Service Leavers Pathway

Company Description

Netcompany is one of the fastest growing technology companies in the UK, recognised for disrupting the marketplace and helping to transform the IT sector. We deliver IT Transformation and Delivery services to some of the most well-known organisations in the UK and can count 18% of the FTSE 100 as clients, delivering services across several different sectors.

Netcompany have ambitious growth plans for the next few years and will continue to win and deliver multi-million-pound projects, offering a fantastic opportunity for all members of staff to grow with us and carve out a challenging, successful and rewarding career

Job Description

Netcompany UK has established a dedicated Service Leavers Programme (SLP) to the Armed Forces Community, creating opportunities to join the Infrastructure Business Unit which supports services to substantial number of clients across multiple sectors. This opportunity offers the prospective candidate unparalleled recognition, skills development and exposure, career development and an environment to land and transition from the military. SLP candidates are given full support from Netcompany instructors and Veteran’s Employee Resource Group. SLP candidates are also assigned a Netcompany veteran to assist transition, a relationship that compliments our formal mentoring process. 

The Programme is 12 months long, although the successful candidate will become a full-time employee upon completion of the probation period of 6 months.

Note: SLP is not an internship – candidates are hired as fulltime employees from day one. 

The role can be fulfilled from our Leeds or Birmingham. During the 6-month probation period office attendance of 3 days per week is mandatory. 

Knowledge/Abilities:  

Service Leavers will join Netcompany and be exposed to several areas of the business during the Programme. This will provide insights for the candidate, helping them align to a practice within IT.  

The candidate must be hard working and open to the necessity for continued professional development. Netcompany will facilitate time and reimburse the cost of certifications gained as part of the programme.  

It is expected that the candidate has, as part of their resettlement, invested in pursuance of a career in IT and can talk through their understanding of varying aspects of IT initiatives and common technologies.  

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver Infrastructure Projects
• Attend SLP dedicated tuition and certification activities 
• Attend regular feedback sessions 
• Fully immerse in Netcompany Ways of Working and Culture 
• Be willing to work both as a part of a team and individually at times 
• Have the initiative to continue personal development with relation to Netcompany projects and platforms 
• Support the SL Programme and wider AF community development with IT/Business 

Experience and attributes required:  

• At least two year of military service and have begun the transition process at the time of application  
• Strong Planning skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Demonstrable desire to learn new digital skills 
• Good working knowledge of MS Office suite 
• Strong influencing and communication skills are essential 
• SC Clearance held or eligible for SC 
• It would be beneficial if the candidate has at least one IT related Certification such as Prince2, ITIL, MS Foundation certifications, AWS certifications, APM Project Management Practitioner Qualification etc.
• Understanding of common IT delivery frameworks and methodologies 

Additional Information

Netcompany Academy

Through our Netcompany Academy, we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career, the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities, and fine-tune your strategic acumen. 

As you progress through the content, you’ll naturally take on more responsibility and network with your peers.

Essentials

• Must be willing to do UK based travel for projects.
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Must be able to attain a UK Security Clearance

Benefits include

• 25 days’ holiday
• Private Medical Health care via Vitality
• Pension contribution, Life Assurance
• Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
• A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle, encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well-being services.
• Access to our Employee Resource Groups, our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn, and support one another.

Company information

Join Netcompany, where we proudly hold the 5th position on the esteemed UK Top 50 Best Places to Work in the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for 2024.

At Netcompany, we pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit and our capacity for doing things differently. Our culture is built on fostering low bureaucracy, emphasizing high agility and promoting flexibility, enabling everyone to contribute their best.

Our journey began in the UK with the acquisition of Hunter Macdonald in 2017. As one of Northern Europe's most accomplished IT companies, we have expanded our headcount globally to 7400+ employees and have offices in UK, Denmark, Norway, Poland, Holland and Vietnam.

Netcompany is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process for anyone wishing to apply for a job with us.  We operate a Disability Confident Interview Scheme which means that we offer guaranteed interviews to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for a role. Applicants are asked to opt in, so please let us know if you wish your application to be considered under this scheme.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or extra support during the recruitment process, please contact us at reasonableadjustments@netcompany.com.

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