Graduate Data Consultant

Simpson Associates transforms raw data into actionable insights that drive positive change. Our Microsoft data expertise, specialist sector knowledge, and innovative advice are some of the reasons clients choose to work with us. Our mission is to help purpose-led organisations from the public and private sectors harness data as a lever for change and enable them to realise business value more quickly. We provide a full range of services to support organisations on their data transformation journey, from advisory support and data strategy to developing Data & AI solutions and providing managed services.

We are a Microsoft Solutions Partner, holding the Analytics on Microsoft Azure Specialisation and the Migrate Enterprise Applications to Microsoft Azure Specialisation, as well as Solutions Partner designations in Data & AI (Azure); Digital & App Innovation (Azure); and Infrastructure (Azure). We are proud to be recognised as the winner of the 2024 Microsoft Community Response Partner of the Year award, reflecting our dedication to using technology for positive change. We are also a Databricks partner and an IBM Gold Partner, specialising in Cognos Analytics and Planning Analytics. With offices in York and Sheffield, and a team based throughout the UK, we champion creativity, innovation, and collaboration in the workplace.

The Role

We are thrilled to launch this year’s Graduate Data Consultant Program. We have been developing graduates into highly-skilled consultants for 10 years and have a proven track record of success, with many continuing to enjoy long careers with us here at Simpsons. The successful applicants will be enrolled in the Simpson Associates Academy for an initial intensive training period, before shadowing on projects with more experienced colleagues and ultimately forming a core part of our client-facing delivery teams. Consultants will be exposed to a breadth of industries and technologies, with opportunities to work in areas such as Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Visualisation, Application Development, and more.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactive in personal development and keen to pursue a challenging and rewarding long-term career.
• Passionate about data and able to pick up new concepts and technologies quickly.
• Self-motivated to study to achieve relevant industry certifications.
• Collaborative and eager to join a highly skilled and successful delivery team.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills, in a range of formats and to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Delivers work packages to specification on a project, following completion of the technical design.
• Applies a methodical approach to issue definition and resolution, working with our Managed Services support desk handling calls in accordance with the Simpsons support methodology.
• Demonstrate appropriate behaviour and work ethic according to Simpsons’ values and culture.

Skills and Attributes Required

• To have a strong academic background with a 2:1 or above in a STEM degree.
• A proven track record in achieving excellence both academically and outside of work.
• To have evidenced the ability to solve complex logic problems in a structured manner and show creativity in approach.
• A keen interest in technology and business issues, with an aptitude to use analytical software or coding.
• Strong numerical skills, comfortable dealing with large volumes of data.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and in person.
• Comfortable meeting customers and establishing rapport.
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service, sometimes in demanding situations.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete Security Clearance checks.
• The selection process will be held via an assessment centre.