Graduate Programme

Cardiff, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2026

Position title:

Graduate Data Consultant

Salary:
Starting salary £31,500

Contract type:
Permanent contract with initial 12 month graduate programme.

Contract hours:
Full-time - 40 hours per week

Location:

Cardiff City Centre - hybrid role working in our office.

Applications Deadline: 15th November 2026

Initially you work through our mandatory training courses to familiarise yourself with the platforms we regularly use.

Shadowing 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.

You will undertake a variety of projects with clients, providing technical data solutions for a broad range of challenges, helping organisations address real world problems.

You will 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.

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!

The Interview process is made up of 3 rounds:

Screening Interview - December 2026

Remote, 30 minutes assessing suitability for the role, no preparation required.

Second Round Interview - January 2027

In person interview in Cardiff, assessing technical capabilities and how you would perform in the role - no live coding exercises.

Final Round Interview - February 2027

In person interview in Cardiff, presenting a data related project to a senior member of staff.

Butterfly Data is a small medium enterprise with a diverse team of experienced technology consultants across the UK, specialising in the data management lifecycle. We deliver solutions which include data analytics, data engineering and data science. We have a proven track record in helping our clients understand their data, allowing them to unlock its latent potential in an efficient and effective manner.

Providing the following services we help organisations to put data behind every decision, enabling them to be more successful.

Butterfly Data offers a graduate scheme to motivated individuals with a passion to learn and gain experience within the world of data. You will be joining the 2026 cohort, undertaking a bespoke graduate programme, entering our consulting team as an entry level graduate. This is an exciting opportunity to dive into dynamic and diverse projects, making a real impact at organisations across both the public and private sectors.

At Butterfly, we take pride in upholding our people-centric culture that sets us apart. We are a company that has a positive impact on its employees and the wider community as demonstrated by the fact we are employee owned and B Corp. It’s incredibly important to us that our graduates are aligned to our values and purpose driven ethos.

Our commitment to our team goes beyond the daily work environment, extending into memorable experiences that foster genuine connections and camaraderie. Each year, we coordinate four company wide events that our employees can take part in. From weekends away conquering mountain peaks, participating in team-building challenges that push limits and strengthen…