Do you have an inquisitive mindset, enjoy problem solving, and have an interest in tech?

Our Technology Academy provides you with the opportunity to learn everything you need to build a successful career in IT, across a range of roles, without any previous experience or a specific degree. In fact, if you don’t have a degree we definitely want to hear from you!

Why choose CTA?

We are an inclusive and diverse technology academy committed to creating equitable opportunities for those looking to work in tech. Our academy pays a competitive salary, above the National Living Wage from day one while you train, before finding the ideal client project for you to work on using the skills you’ve gained.

About the role

It all starts with our introductory training courses, covering everything you need to know to get started in the world of consulting. Our in-depth training is full time and is delivered on a hybrid learning basis (classroom & and remote). You’ll learn a lot quite quickly - it will be fast-paced, but enjoyable and highly engaging!

After the training period you’ll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with our clients on their projects. For this specific role you’ll be working as part of a global consultancy’s specialist team who are involved in the end-to-end design and implementation of solutions that the business and technology teams use to manage work, products and programmes!

After a period of training you’ll have the opportunity to gain industry experience by working with one or more of our clients as a Test & Quality Engineer. While doing this you’ll get continued support from us and the client you work with.

What does our Academy offer?

• A route into the industry as a qualified Test & Quality Engineer
• A structured career path and ongoing progression opportunities within the first years of employment
• Training in a range of technologies and tools vital in the tech industry - Agile / Scrum, databases, SQL, websites, Web Services / APIs, programming, software testing, test automation
• A role with one of our industry leading clients on one or more projects so you can explore where you want your career to go
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities, including on the job training and ongoing support from our experienced trainers and consultants
• Access to a range of certifications covering various roles and technologies - including ISTQB, AWS, Azure, Scrum and more

About you

• A passion for technology and a willingness to learn
• A strong work ethic - you’re up for the challenge and ready to work hard for it
• Loves working in teams
• Strong communication skills
• Good organisational skills, both personally and as part of a team
• You have a degree, but it doesn’t have to be in CompSci or a STEM degree
• You don’t have a degree, but you have some recent work experience or you’ve been doing some upskilling in technology recently

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary - above the UK Living Wage as part of our commitment to the Living Wage Foundation
• 25 days holidays, plus bank holidays.
• 5% matched employer pension contributions.
• Access to Mintago, our financial wellbeing partner - Connect with a personal financial advisor for support with planning, mortgages, pension, and more!
• Virtual GP and Online Prescriptions - Say goodbye to long NHS wait times! (Your partners/kids can also access this).
• Employee Assistance Programming - Including 6 counselling sessions per life event with a BACP-accredited counsellor.
• Cycle to Work scheme - Purchase a bike through Bike2Work and spread the purchase across 12 months.
• Retail discounts - Save at 200+ UK brands, including supermarkets, cinemas, and restaurants.
  and more!

What Happens Next?
Apply - Submit your most recent CV below.
Short Video Interview - We’ll invite you to a 30-minute Teams video call to learn about you, discuss the role, and ask a few competency-based questions on problem-solving and time management.
Technical Aptitude test - You’ll be sent a short, online technical aptitude test.
In-Person Assessment Centre - It’s your time to shine! Successful candidates will be invited to our in-person assessment centre with the client. This assessment will take approximately 2 hours.
Offer - Both happy things are a good fit? We’ll offer you a place and send you joining instructions with course details, start date, and other important information.

Timelines
1st Stage Interviews - will commence across late March and early April
In-Person Assessment Centre - w/c 20th April 2026
Role start: approx. 11th May 2026
Please note these dates are subject to change

This is a fantastic opportunity to launch your career in the world of technology and join a growing Tech Academy & Consulting business who put you the employee first!