Graduate programme at NexGen

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Graduate Programme

A fast track into enterprise technology and business strategy for ambitious graduates ready to make an immediate impact.

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Our Graduate Programme is designed for people who want to move fast and build real expertise across the business.

Over 12 months, you will rotate across different parts of the firm, working on live client projects from day one. You will be mentored by experienced professionals and given real responsibility early, not just theoretical work or busywork.

We look for graduates who think clearly, are genuinely curious, and have the drive to do outstanding work. Your degree subject matters less than your mindset and your ability to learn quickly in a professional environment.

Graduates who complete the programme typically progress to more senior roles, with a clear path depending on your strengths and the needs of the business.

You will get broad exposure to how the firm actually operates, working with real clients and real constraints. If you want to grow fast and build judgement, not just skills, this is for you.

What you'll do

  • You will rotate across different practices to understand the business from multiple perspectives
  • You will work on live client projects from the first week, contributing to real work that matters
  • You will build judgement and expertise with mentorship from experienced professionals
  • You will deliver outcomes to the same standards as the rest of the team, not a lower bar because you are new

Programme structure

  • You will start with onboarding to build foundations in consulting, communication, and the core skills you will need across the firm
  • You will rotate across different practices to understand how the business works from multiple perspectives
  • You will work on client projects from the first week, doing real work that matters to our clients and to the team
  • You will complete a capstone project where you ship something real with measurable impact, not just a theoretical exercise

What you'll learn

  • You will learn how to take complex, ambiguous problems and break them down into clear, actionable plans that teams can execute
  • You will learn how to assess situations and systems, understanding what works and what needs to change
  • You will learn how to translate high-level strategy into concrete roadmaps with clear steps and measurable outcomes
  • You will learn how work actually gets done in a professional services environment, with real constraints and real stakeholders

Who it's for

  • Graduates who think clearly and can communicate their ideas to others, regardless of their degree subject
  • People who are curious about how businesses work and want to understand the connection between strategy and execution
  • Candidates who learn quickly and are open to feedback, because that is how you improve in a professional environment
  • People who want real responsibility early and are comfortable working to high standards, not just going through the motions

How selection works

  • Short screening call (fit + logistics)
  • A practical exercise (time-boxed)
  • Final conversation with the team

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Duration12 months
LocationVaries by cohort
CompensationCompetitive salary
Where it leadsSenior consultant