Version 1

Company Description

BIRMINGHAM ACADEMY – OCT 2025 - RECRUITMENT NOW OPEN

At Version 1, we believe in unlocking the potential of our Early Careers Associates. Our Early Careers Programme has been revamped to provide cutting-edge training on the latest technologies, empowering our Associates to deliver high-quality services to our customers. We partner with our In-House Trainer and leading training providers to create bespoke Academies that help our Associates develop their tech skill sets and earn industry-recognised certifications. The Early Careers framework enables you to build a strong network with peers across the business while advancing your career in technology.

We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do:

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

What can you help us achieve in 2025?

Job Description

We are proud to offer a highly effective hybrid working model and require all Associate’s to work from our Version 1 Birmingham Office 3 days each week. This means that you must be able to travel to our impressive central Birmingham Hub. Please note that we only accept applications from candidates who can commute to the Birmingham office. If you meet this requirement, please apply with confidence.

With support from the Early Careers Team and accredited providers, you'll complete a 12-week hybrid training and receive a training allowance.

• First 8-weeks consists of general learning about different technologies and organisational concepts. You will meet Version 1 Mentors and Senior Technologists to learn how to practically use new skills in a Consultancy role. You will work with great trainers on your presentation and customer-facing skills which will be part of the Design Thinking week. We pay for your certifications across our Partner Network: UK & Ireland’s premier Microsoft, AWS & Oracle partner, and many more…
• The last 4-weeks of training you will specialise in a specific technology - e.g, Java, Cloud.

We want to invest in you and help you to kick-start your career in Version 1 – upon successfully completing the Academy, you will be offered an interview that will open an opportunity for permanent employment in Version 1 as an Associate Consultant.

• First 12-weeks on Academy: paid training contract
• Upon successful completion of 12-week Academy: final interview with opportunity for Permanent Contract as an Associate Consultant
• Over the first 18 months as Associate Consultant you will be eligible for salary uplifts (based on your performance):
• 6 months – 5% increase
• 12 months – 5% increase
• 18 months – 10% increase

Qualifications

Key Requirements:

"Our goal in Version 1 is to ensure that a career in technology is accessible to everyone. That's why our Academy is open to college/university graduates, career changers, returners to the workforce, individuals with technical skills who want to experience a culture of recognition and reward."

It would be great if you:

• Have received a university degree classification of 2:2 in any ICT or STEM subject
• Love getting stuck into problem-solving and you don’t give up easily!
• Are passionate about technology
• Eligible to work in the UK/Ireland
• Eligible for UK Security Clearance
• An added bonus if you have previous IT work experience or you participated in a Tech Bootcamp/course

Additional Information

If you have any questions please check out our dedicated Early Careers programme site:

Version 1 Digital Skills Academy

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