Are you a recent graduate eager to kick start your career?
Are you a recent graduate ready to apply your skills to real-world challenges and make an immediate impact?
At Arke, we offer an Early Careers programme designed for curious, capable graduates who want more than a standard entry-level role. As a growing consultancy of around 50 people, we combine the personalised support of a small business with the opportunity to take ownership of meaningful work from day one.
Why Arke?
At Arke, there’s no such thing as a typical day. You might be:
- Analysing complex datasets at our Wiltshire HQ
- Working directly with major defence or civilian clients on-site
- Contributing to projects that shape national capability and investment decisions
You’ll play a key role in delivering consultancy projects ranging from one month to a year, helping clients answer critical questions such as:
- How much will it cost?
- How effective will it be?
- When will it be delivered?
- What are the wider strategic implications?
What you’ll do
- Support the planning, management, and delivery of consultancy projects
- Analyse complex systems, technologies, and data
- Develop tools, models, and techniques to inform decision‑making
- Present insights and recommendations to clients and senior stakeholders
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across a variety of sectors
Your work will directly enable organisations to make smarter, evidence-based decisions on major investments.
Who we’re looking for
We’re less focused on your degree subject and more interested in your mindset, skills, and potential. You’ll thrive at Arke if you are:
- A strong communicator who can break down complex ideas clearly
- A collaborative team player who enjoys solving challenging problems
- Proactive, adaptable, and motivated to deliver high‑quality outcomes
- Confident in presenting ideas and engaging with stakeholders
- Skilled in producing clear, structured written reports
- Comfortable using Excel, with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint
Bonus (but not essential)
- Experience in a technical or analytical environment
- Interest in defence, logistics, maritime, or manufacturing sectors
- Awareness of project management or cost modelling approaches
- Experience with data analysis, visualisation, or modelling techniques
What makes this ideal for graduates?
- Accelerated responsibility – make a real contribution from day one
- Variety of experience – work across industries, projects, and client sites
- Professional development – build skills in consulting, analytics, and client engagement
- Close-knit culture – learn directly from experienced colleagues in a supportive environment
- Real-world impact – see how your work shapes high-value decisions
- The role requires flexibility and willingness to travel (primarily within the South West)
- You’ll work closely with clients, often on‑site, as part of integrated teams
Security Clearance eligibility
Due to the nature of our work supporting UK defence and national security customers, all applicants must be eligible to obtain and maintain UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Certain customer programmes may impose additional nationality or security restrictions which can also affect eligibility.
Applicants will be required to provide information relating to their nationality, citizenship and residency history as part of the recruitment process.
- Enhanced Pension Contributions
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity
- 5 Days Volunteering Leave
- 25 Days Annual Leave (Plus Bank Holidays)
- Life Assurance
- EAP
- Flexible Hybrid Working
Arke Ltd delivers services across a range of UK defence and national security programmes. Eligibility to obtain and maintain security clearance, and to work on certain customer programmes, may be affected by factors including nationality, citizenship, residency history and security vetting requirements. Failure to obtain or maintain the required clearance can impact an individual's ability to undertake the role and could affect ongoing employment. Applicants will normally be expected to have resided in the UK for the previous five years to enable the required vetting checks to be conducted. Some programmes are be subject to additional nationality-related security requirements Applicants will be required to provide information relating to their nationality, citizenship and residency history as part of the recruitment process. Candidates should carefully consider the vetting requirements before applying and be aware that factors such as nationalities, residency history, overseas connections and other personal circumstances may be considered as part of the clearance process. Privacy notice Information is collected to assess eligibility for security vetting and workforce planning for potential deployment to defence and national security programmes that may be subject to nationality-related security requirements.
Do you have unrestricted right to work (without a visa) in the UK? * Required
Do you currently hold UK Security Clearance? * Required
Are you willing and able to undergo the UK Security Vetting to Security Check (SC) level? * Required
Have you been resident in the UK for the previous five years (excluding holidays and short-term business travel)? * Required
Have you spent more than 30 continuous days outside the UK in the last 5 years? * Required
If no, please provide details of the countries and dates in which you have lived during the last 5 years. * Required
Please state ALL nationalities and citizenships that you currently hold * Required
Have you ever held any other citizenships or nationalities? * Required
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
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Data Protection Statement: We are committed to protecting your personal data. The information you provide in this application will be used solely for recruitment purposes. It will be stored securely and processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Your data will be retained for a period of 6 months, after which it will be securely deleted. Your data will not be shared with third parties without your consent. If you have any questions about how your data is handled, please contact our Data Protection Officer at dataprotection@arkeltd.co.uk
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