Junior AI & Data Consultant

We are looking for individuals with a genuine ambition to work at the forefront of AI data and analytics - people who are energised by emerging technologies and excited to shape the future.

At Talan Data x AI were enthusiastic dynamic and sociable team players who value collaboration curiosity and continuous learning.

We are seeking eager and proactive individuals with a strong willingness to learn. This is an exciting and pivotal opportunity within Talan where you will help build AI solutions from the ground up for clients across a range of industries with a particular focus on Financial Services. You will work with Generative AI Agentic AI and traditional AI technologies gaining exposure to some of the most advanced tools in the market. You will also provision the data backbone of these AI models playing a crucial role in ensuring the data is ready for the AI.

When not embedded on client projects you will also contribute to the development of high-value internal accelerators that help position Talan as a leading data and AI partner. As you grow your skills and experience there will be ample opportunity to develop within the organisation through clear progression pathways and increased responsibility.

If that sounds like you wed love to welcome you onto our supported Junior AI & Data Consultant intake. Its designed to accelerate your technical capability build your professional confidence and develop your leadership potential in the world of AI and Data.

If this has sparked your interest youll find more details below including the key requirements were looking for youll find more details below including the key requirements were looking for.

Locations: London Edinburgh Leeds & Manchester (you will be expected to work from your allocated office a minimum of four days a week unless working from a client site).
Contract: Permanent full-time
Start Date: September 2026

Youll rotate across key disciplines including AI Data & Consulting while gaining hands-on experience delivering real solutions for major clients in financial services insurance transport energy retail life & pensions and the public sector.

As a Junior AI & Data Consultant you will:

• Work directly with clients to understand challenges and shape AI and data driven solutions
• Support projects that transform data processes and technology
• Build and deploy models pipelines dashboards and data products
• Contribute to analytics and insight generation to support real business decisions
• Develop consulting skills in communication stakeholder management relationship building and problem solving
• Work both autonomously and as part of multidisciplinary teams on client site and internally.

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Qualifications :

Entry Requirements (Essential) - This role is targeted at recent graduates with the below requirments.

Qualification: Minimum 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in a quantitative degree e.g. Computer Science Statistics Mathematics Physics Engineering or a closely related discipline with strong analytical content

Consulting skills:

• Strong analytics numeracy and structured problem solving
• Clear communication & collaboration
• Technical document creation & presentation preparation

About you:

• Creative by nature and passionate to learn
• Aware of the importance of data analytics and AI in industry
• Up to date with the modern and developing AI landscape

Travel readiness: Willingness to travel and work from client locations sometimes for extended periods

Eligibility to work in the UK: We are unable to sponsor visas for this role.

Qualification: MSc (or equivalent) in a STEM Computing Business or related discipline ideally with a focus on AI.

Experience with some of the following:

• SQL
• Python
• PySpark
• Cloud purpose and familiarity e.g. AWS Azure
• Dashboard creation e.g. Power BI Qlik
• Understanding of an end to end data science lifecycle
• Hands-on experience with at least one of the following AI types: predictive modelling clustering recommender systems forecasting NLP/NLM vision statistical inference reinforcement learning
• Foundational understanding of Generative AI and Agentic AI e.g. prompt engineering RAG Lovable.

Certifications: any relevant certifications or self-driven learning.

Additional Information :

The Programme

• Dedicated technical training across AI & Data
• Industry recognised certifications in leading tools and technologies
• Structured consulting and soft skills development
• Hands-on client experience with support from mentors and managers
• Access to Udemy for Business for ongoing learning
• You will be part of a collaborative ambitious community with regular networking events regional socials and opportunities to shape the future of the business
• A strong support network including buddies mentors and a graduate community.

Compensation & Benefits Package

• 25 days holiday and bank holidays
• 5 days holiday buy/sell option
• Discretionary performance based bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Life cover.
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eligibility for company pension scheme (5% employer contribution salary sacrifice option)
• Employee assistance programme
• Bespoke online learning via Udemy for Business
• Company electric car scheme.

Our Application Process & Timeline

1. Application Opening Date:  Thursday 23rd April 2026.
2. Application Closing Date: Wednesday 20th May 2026. Please note that if we receive a high volume of strong applications that we wish to progress ahead of this date the role may close earlier so early applications are strongly encouraged.
3. Interview Process: June which will require in person attendance.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time