“Why should London have all the talent?” Keeping the Heart in Herts with our Grad Scheme

Tier 2 Consulting, a Stevenagebased Software Development company, have been keeping the Heart in Herts through their graduate program, recruiting local talent to deliver their services.

“We work closely with the University of Hertfordshire, and have an annual intake of Computer Science graduates, training them to become software developers – eventually becoming project and team leaders. This has been hugely successful, resulting in skilled, motivated, and loyal developers. Most graduates stay with us because of our fast-tracked progression and career development.” – Andy Kennedy, Managing Director, Tier 2 Consulting.

The Grad Scheme at Tier 2 includes an onboarding program of formal training, self-study, and on-project experience. Three Uni of Herts alumni who began their careers at Tier 2 are Anthony, Maciej, and Hayden, who joined in 2018, ‘19, and 2020 respectively.

When Hayden first joined Tier 2, he started with a month of training, and then supported projects alongside another developer.

“Even though I spent three years studying concepts, there was still plenty for me to learn!” says Hayden.

Maciej adds, “Learning on the job is the best way. Tier 2 provides many opportunities for you to get hands on experience in multiple fields.”

Anthony says, “I would recommend working at Tier 2 to new graduates. I’ve learnt a lot in my roles here and have met some amazing people. My time has been (and is!) really enjoyable.”

Tier 2 continues to work closely with the University, from guest lecturing and attending graduate fairs; to taking part in the ‘Inclusive Futures Reciprocal Flash Mentoring’ scheme.

“Being based in Hertfordshire, we are proof that you do not need to join London businesses to work on exciting and challenging projects –we work with high-profile companies across a variety of sectors, including biotech, insurance, automotive, and the public sector.” – Andy Kennedy, Managing Director at Tier 2 Consulting.