Graduate Scheme - Business Consultant

Columbus Deutschland GmbH; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in digital solutions is offering a Graduate Scheme for a Business Consultant based in the UK. This program includes hands-on training in Microsoft Dynamics 365, with opportunities for career progression and a competitive starting salary of £29,000, increasing based on performance. Candidates with a minimum 2:1 degree in relevant fields are encouraged to apply, with an application deadline of 1 February 2026.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Free training courses

Microsoft certifications

Personal pension

Life assurance (4x salary)

Cycle-to-work scheme

Referral bonus

Employee wellbeing programmes

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Business, IT, Psychology, Engineering, or Manufacturing.
• Willingness to relocate to Nottingham for 6 months.
• Ability to travel within the UK and abroad.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy expertise throughout ERP project lifecycle.
• Analyse business processes and recommend solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Deliver high-quality project documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Proactive

Confident

Commercially focused

Strong client relationship building

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent)

Job description

Graduate Scheme – Business Consultant

Columbus, a global leader in digital solutions and consulting, is excited to launch our 2026 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Graduate Programme. This is a unique opportunity for newly qualified graduates, early‑career consultants, or professionals seeking a career change to become client‑facing business consultants.

Location

Initial 6‑month training will be office‑based in Nottingham (Cubo, Standard Court, NG1). After training you may work from any UK location.

Salary and Benefits

Basic salary: £29,000 (rising to £60,000 after 4 years based on performance). The role offers generous benefits including: 25 days annual leave (increasing with service), hybrid working, private medical insurance, modern office facilities, Columbus benefits hub, free training courses, Microsoft certifications, personal pension, life assurance (4× salary), cycle‑to‑work scheme, referral bonus, and employee wellbeing programmes.

Programme Highlights

• Comprehensive Dynamics 365 training led by industry experts.
  • Hands‑on experience on real client projects across diverse industries.
  • Mentorship and ongoing guidance.
  • Clear career progression from Associate Consultant to Principal Consultant or Lead Solutions Architect.
  • Opportunity to collaborate with global colleagues in Denmark or Sweden during initial training.
• Transparent salary progression and clear performance targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide consultancy expertise throughout the project lifecycle of an ERP implementation.
• Analyse business processes and recommend solutions within the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ecosystem.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor.
• Deliver high‑quality project documentation and presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex business challenges.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Accounting, Law, Business, IT, Psychology, Engineering, or Manufacturing.
• Willingness to relocate to Nottingham for the first 6 months.
• Proactive, confident, and commercially focused.
• Ability to travel within the UK and abroad as required.
• Driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Next Steps

Apply now to begin your journey with Columbus and unlock your potential in business consulting. The application closing date for the online test is 1 February 2026. For more information, visit our website or contact us directly.