Working at Mason Advisory
We recognise the need to offer our clients more than just an understanding of technology, we need to be commercially aware and sensitive to the needs of the wider business too.
Technology is playing a bigger role in the day to day running of businesses of all shapes and sizes, and our mission is one of helping our clients to get the best possible value out of technology, rather than using technology for technology's sake.
Ideally, we are looking for experienced IT professionals from consulting, IT services or blue chip end-client backgrounds. Our clients work in fast-paced, high stakes industries, and as such, client engagements are often challenging, but varied.
IT Consulting Academy programme
Ever wondered if you’ve got what it takes to be an IT Consultant?
Did you ever imagine yourself training to be an IT Consultant and embarking on a life-changing career?
Now you can with Mason Advisory!
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What’s on offer?
The Consulting Academy Programme is a 2-year programme that will train and prepare you for your career in IT Consulting. You will learn side-by-side with our Industry expert IT Consultants and we will back up your learning and experience with professional qualifications and a ChMC Associate accreditation.
We’re offering a 2 Year fixed-term contract with the potential to achieve a permanent contract at the end of the 2 year programme.
In Year 1 pay starts at £27,000 and rises to £29,000 in year 2. We also offer an annual performance bonus of £2,000, 31 days holiday in year 1 and 33 days holiday in year 2 (both including bank holidays), plus benefits.
Who we’re looking for?
- We’re looking for individuals who are intrigued and curious about IT and Tech. We’re looking for individuals who are great at problem solving.
- No previous experience is necessary.
- You might be a Graduate candidate, or you might be someone who’s looking for a change in career, having previously achieved A Levels, a Degree or similar.
We have more than one Trainee IT Consultant (Analyst) position available as each Academy will be delivered in cohorts.
What is the Academy and what do Mason Advisory do?
Not only do we advise businesses regarding their IT transformation needs, we also provide advice to businesses regarding business operating models, network architecture and cyber security to name a few.
The Academy will train you to understand our business, the role of a Consultant and the Consulting Industry as a whole. You will learn first-hand how our Industry experts achieved their own careers and how you could achieve yours too.
In your first few weeks you will learn:
- Project management essentials.
- The behaviours and soft skills required as a Consultant.
- Practical Consulting tools.
During the 2 Year programme you will:
- Be supported by our Academy mentor and pastoral team.
- Work with and learn from our project teams and Industry experts.
- Gain professional qualifications such as Prince II and ITIL.
- Commence an 18-month Associate Level Chartered Management Consultant accreditation (Associate ChMC).
Vacancy closing date is Sunday 28 April 8.00pm.
Consulting Academy Programme start date is Monday 3 June.
How to apply for the Trainee IT Consultant (Analyst) role (Important)
We request that you please apply by submitting a CV with only simple information. Important: Applications that do not follow the format described below will not be considered, therefore do not be tempted to add extra information.
CVs should include:
- Periods of Education and periods of Employment, plus course titles and locations, and role titles and locations.
- Each period of Education and Employment should be described in just 3 short words.
For example:
Employment/Education: Bootmakers Limited, Manchester
Date: 19.06.2023 to present
Role title: Bootmaker
Role: Making-boots. Customer-service. Taking-orders.
Following consideration of your CV, we may email you to complete our online application testing.
CV’s can be emailed to recruitment@masonadvisory.com Please quote MAS2024 – Academy in subject line.
Mason Advisory is an IT consultancy that does things differently, providing experts in IT who match technology know-how with commercial and business sense. We launched in 2014, but the team has over a 25-year heritage in providing independent, pragmatic advice and support to financial services, life sciences, professional services, retail, FMCG, emergency services, health, energy, water, education, government and transport.
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Since 2014, Mason Advisory has become synonymous with high-quality consultancy, enabling businesses to deliver value through Digital and Technology transformation. IT leadership and teams work with us to solve complex challenges through the intelligent use of resources, and we believe in building trusted relationships with clients, supporting them to drive change themselves, from within the organisation.
Our services are designed to support IT programmes in both the public and private sector, from inception to implementation: Digital & Cloud Transformation, Operating Model, Sourcing, Solution & Enterprise Architecture, Service Strategy & Integration, and Mergers and Acquisition pre/post deal support.
We are proud to have established a great company culture. One of fun and positivity, caring for clients and each other, recognising everyone’s value, and with a sincere commitment to being responsible citizens and supporting our communities. Now in our tenth year as an independent, award-winning consultancy, we continue to experience sustained growth and have embarked on a new four-year strategy to expand our reach, double our size, and confirm our place as a market leader. We firmly believe our team is our greatest asset and we continue to nurture a diverse and inclusive workplace to attract, retain, and develop the best talent. Mason Advisory is also a proud signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and is committed to supporting the Armed Forces Community
Some of the recent awards that highlight this are:
MCA Awards
- Winner 2023 – Project category – Social Value in the Public Sector – Northumberland County Council
- Finalists 2023 – Technology Consultant of the Year; Experienced Team Leader; Rising Star.
- Finalist 2022 – Project category – Change and Transformation in the Public Sector – London Ambulance Service
- Finalists 2022 – Young Consultant of the Year; Team Leader Consultant of the Year
- Winner 2021 – Best New Consultancy.
Great Place to Work®
- Best Workplaces™ 2023 (Medium business category)
- UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2023 – in Tech
- UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2023 – Excellence in Wellbeing
- UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2022 – for Women.
Ranked one of the FT’s Leading Management Consultancies 2023
CEO named among UK’s Top 50 Most Ambitious Leaders for 2023
Role summary:
Mason Advisory assists organisations to optimise how they work through the effective use of technology. To support our business strategy, we are recruiting Consultants to take on key roles in helping us to deliver Digital & Technology consulting engagements.
Working across the entire project life cycle, from pre-sales (including supporting and co-ordinating bids, tenders, and proposals), through project delivery and close out, our consultants are a core part of our consultancy teams. This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing team, build your experience and grow into a trusted advisor, delivering true business benefits to our clients. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, non-hierarchical environment, where your passion for technology sits hand in hand with a desire to provide innovative solutions for clients.
What are we looking for:
This role would suit someone who has previous experience in a consulting role or in the technology function of a large organisation, and is looking for their next career move with the opportunity to learn and grow in a forward-thinking supportive organisation.
We are looking for candidates with experience and knowledge relevant to our core services gained in a technology-based consulting role, with a vendor or within a large end user organisation.
Currently we have opportunities for candidates with experience in the following areas:
- Cloud and Technology Architecture
- Network Architecture
- Cyber Security
- IT Operating Model design and Strategy
Candidates will also demonstrate:
- An understanding of the current technology and digital transformation drivers, trends and concerns that impact business, industry and society today
- The ability to build strong internal and external working relationships with effective stakeholder management
- Strong communication skills, with proven experience in successfully presenting ideas across multiple formats – including report writing and presentations
- An analytical mindset with the ability to employ critical thinking to all situations
- A fast learner, naturally curious who thrives on working in a collaborative environment
- Outcome orientated with the ability to work at pace, across multiple deadlines.
Mason Advisory is proud of the diversity within our business which gives us the best opportunity to deliver fantastic results to our clients. We aim wherever possible, to balance the demands of the role with the flexibility to deliver a good work-life balance. As a result, we are actively encouraging applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, and this will always remain a key part of our growth strategy. Due to the nature of some of our work, we ask candidates to be able to gain the relevant security clearance.
We offer great salaries commensurate with knowledge, skills, experience, and enthusiasm, coupled with the opportunity to join a growing organisation with a fantastic team culture that allows everyone the opportunity to contribute and make an impact. The environment is both challenging and supportive and progression is based entirely on merit.
If you are looking to join a growing, more agile organisation where your contribution will be truly recognised, click the ‘send your CV’ button.