Take flight with your data career
Join our Graduate Programme and grow into a confident data professional. You'll work on real projects, gain hands-on experience, and develop the skills to take on complex data challenges - all in a supportive, passionate team that’s with you every step of the way.
The Butterfly Data Graduate Programme is now open for applications for our September 2026 intake. Application deadline is 30 October 2025.
Reasons to join us
We are a people-first, purpose-driven data consultancy where graduates can spread their wings and make an impact.
As part of our graduate programme, you’ll gain practical experience in real projects across the data management lifecycle, supported by expert mentors, personalised training plans, and a collaborative team culture.
You will:
- Make a real impact, working on client projects
- Receive comprehensive training
- Be part of a supportive, inclusive team
- Bond through team adventures and events
What you’ll be doing
From day one, you’ll be immersed in data work, supported by structured training and experience that gives you a full view of life as a data consultant. You will:
- Work through our mandatory training courses to familiarise yourself with the platforms we regularly use.
- Shadow experienced data colleagues who will support you in your early transitioning into Butterfly Data, which may include a range of work across the data disciplines.
- Receive coaching from the academy groups to help decide which of the main data disciplines you would like to specialise in: data analysis, data engineering, data science or data management.
- Undertake a variety of projects with clients, providing technical data solutions for a broad range of challenges, helping organisations address real world problems.
- Develop a good understanding of data structures, database systems and procedures using a range of analytical tools, methods and systems.
- Obtain insights into the key business processes of a data consultancy, you will have the opportunity to be involved within various internal departments.
- Have opportunities to extend your learning which may include attending networking events and conferences across the UK, alongside our data consultants, giving you a taste of what it's like to collaborate with industry experts, expand your professional network, and stay at the forefront of cutting-edge trends!
Who we’re looking for
If you are inquisitive, logical and passionate about data, you will fit right in.
Problem solvers
Analytical thinkers with creative solutions to challenges
Self-starters
Independent, responsible, and proactive individuals
Effective communicators
Confident in engaging with a variety of stakeholders
Detail-orientated thinkers
Organised, thorough, and precise in secure working environments
Essential requirements
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Fluent in English
- UK resident or have the right to work in the UK
- A numerate or technical degree, 2:1 and above
- Lived in the UK for the past 5 consecutive years (essential eligibility criteria to obtain a Security Clearance via UK security vetting)
- Willingness to undergo UK Security Vetting
What’s in it for you?
Benefit from a comprehensive package, designed to support your personal and professional growth.
Work-life balance
Enjoy work-life balance with core hours of 9–3 and flexibility to work your remaining hours at times that fit your lifestyle, whether hybrid or remote.
EV salary sacrifice
You can access electric vehicles through our Octopus salary sacrifice scheme, helping you go green and save money.
Cycle to work scheme
We make it easy for you to get around easy and affordable, whilst staying active.
Employee-Owned Trust (EOT)
Every team member has a direct stake and benefits from the company’s success, fostering joint investment in our long-term prosperity. We also pay an ownership bonus where a proportion of the year’s profits are paid to the staff.
10% pension contribution
We invest in your future by giving a 10% contribution to your pension – well above the legal requirement.
Annual discretionary bonus
We reward success with a discretionary annual employment bonus, recognising the hard work and commitment of our team.
Private healthcare, flu jabs and eye tests
Stay healthy with private healthcare, dental and optical cover, plus reimbursements for flu vaccinations and eye tests.
25 days annual leave
We offer 25 days’ annual leave as standard, plus the option to buy additional leave, to help you unwind, recharge, and enjoy life outside of work.
A workplace where everyone can soar
We are a proud Disability Confident Employer and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We support by:
- Providing reasonable adjustments
- Covering interview travel costs for applicants requiring assistance
- Offering alternative formats of documentation upon request
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