Careers in Technology Start-ups and SMEs Fair

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2 Welcome to our Careers in Technology Start-ups and SMEs Fair Contents It s great to see you at this year s Careers in Technology Start-ups and SMEs Fair. With a range companies from the information technology sector, you can find out how to have a big career in a smaller company! Many of the employers visiting us today offer graduate jobs and internship opportunities in a number of business areas. You may be surprised by the range available. Be open-minded! Through your studies you will be developing the attributes sought by employers such as problem-solving, logical thinking and the ability to analyse and interpret data. Speak to a range of employers from different sectors to understand the scope of careers open to you. Our team are here to help you understand and make the most of the graduate jobs market, not just today, but throughout your time at university and once you graduate. And finally, keep in touch. You can book an appointment to see us at / appointments You can also talk to our experts on Facebook or Twitter. If you have a burning question, it s a great way to get a quick answer. We hope you enjoy the day! Your Careers Team Systems 04 Alacrity Foundation 05 AppInstitute 05 BIPB 06 Blenheim Chalcot 06 BYG Systems 07 Datapath Limited 07 Essendex 08 Ideagen Group 08 JH 09 Leyton 09 Nottingham Manufacturing Network 10 Prime Principle Ltd 10 True Clarity 02 03

3 Subjects recruited from: Software engineering Areas recruited to: Software developer Starting salary: 19,000 Benefits: 20 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme and bonus Employment start date: 4 April 2016 The 121 Systems application engineering team produces industry leading solutions for the best logistics companies, large and small; local and international. As a software developer, the successful candidate will help create the systems that these clients use every day to meet cargo and conveyance security compliance rules across the globe, and that enable collaboration between multiple parties to address a variety of filing requirements, offering increased visibility and control of their compliance and business processes. Working with a team of subject matter experts in development and professional services, the software developer will craft the outward image of our applications, with strong focus on clarity of information, speed and ease of use. Subjects recruited from: Technology-related subjects (web and mobile development) Areas recruited to: Technology (web and mobile development) Starting salary: 25,000+ Benefits: Bonus, Flexi-team, beer Friday, Foosball/table tennis and share options or representative at fair Number of opportunities: Five AppInstitute is at the forefront of mobile app development, with its self-build platform for SMEs. While in their fifth year, we maintain a start-up culture, which is both fast paced and flexible, but with the rewards, both financial and social, afforded to an established company. appinstitute.com science, technology, engineering, maths and business disciplines Areas recruited to: IT, entrepreneurship and start-up company Starting salary: 22,000 Job location(s): Newport, South Wales Benefits: Have your own company and team activity days Application deadline: July 2016 Employment start date: September 2016 Number of opportunities: Eight We are looking for ambitious engineering, computer science, maths and physics graduates or finalists who like the sound of transforming an innovative project idea into a market-leading product/service while being a founder of a startup company. We are looking for two business leads and six technical leads. Subjects recruited from: IT, computer science, mathematics, statistics, science, engineering and economics Areas recruited to: IT consulting, data and analytics, big data, business intelligence and statistical programming Job location(s): Nationwide Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme and bonus Application method: Online or hard-copy Number of opportunities: 10+ BIPB, an expanding big data and analytics consultancy, are currently looking for bright, driven graduates to join their dedicated data consultant graduate programme. BIPB specialise in servicing many industries, with consultants who help decision makers make better data driven choices. They train their graduates to become experts in their field and commit to ensuring graduates get real experience in consulting at the heart of business from extremely early on in their careers. If you have a passion for IT and the drive and ambition to be a successful consultant, BIPB will help you to realise your goals

4 Subjects recruited from: Computer scientists, marketing, finance or economics, business studies and those with mathematics heavy disciplines for insight and analytic roles Areas recruited to: Digital, insight and analytic and developers and London Benefits: Holiday and discretionary bonus Number of opportunities: Various opportunities Blenheim Chalcot is a venture builder with a dynamic portfolio of businesses that are transforming industries. We are defining and refining new approaches to markets such as digital media, financial services and education. We re creating new ways to do business, leaving others to do things the same old way. Today, our companies have sales of over 300m and employ in excess of 3,000 people. Working with entrepreneurs and co-founders, we continue to create and build businesses in these sectors, often from the ground up. Subjects recruited from: Software engineering and electronics Areas recruited to: Software development Starting salary: 25,000 Job location(s): Derby Benefits: 24 days holiday, flexi-time, 3% pension and bonus scheme or representative at fair Number of opportunities: One Datapath Limited is a world leading innovator in the field of video graphics, video capture and video wall display technology. We are looking for software engineers to develop driver software in C and application software in C# with WPF. We offer a fun, interesting and challenging environment. graphic design, law, psychology and English Areas recruited to: Graduate web developers Benefits: 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), auto-enrollment into a pension scheme and corporate discount at local gyms Application deadline: Summer 2016 Employment start date: Summer 2016 At BYG, we create innovative and attention grabbing e-learning and software solutions for leading organisations around the world. We are looking for talented graduates, with a passion for digital technology, to join our technical and design team. Subjects recruited from: Computer science Areas recruited to: Development /Derby Benefits: Holiday, pension scheme, dental cover, private medical insurance, annual bonus, on-site games room, weekly beer o clock, death in service, monthly socials and many more Application deadline: To be confirmed Employment start date: Summer 2016 Esendex is a worldwide leader in business communications. It provides organisations with the ability to communicate with their customers, staff and suppliers via multiple, integrated channels. Applications range across marketing campaigns, appointment reminders, delivery notifications, collections, two factor authentication, customer surveys, IT alerts, staff communications and disaster response. Esendex is growing rapidly, expanding into new sectors, territories and further developing the proposition. The acquisitions of Text Marketer and Collstream mean we now provide SMS, , IVR and voice solutions to over 13,000 businesses around the world

5 Subjects recruited from: Computer science Areas recruited to: Software developers and testers and across the UK Benefits: Life insurance, pension and holiday or hard-copy application Application deadline: March 2016 Employment start date: To be discussed and agreed with successful candidates The Ideagen Group helps our customers improve operational performance, avoid unwanted surprises and maintain high integrity. We do this by delivering world class quality, compliance, safety, risk and information management software to regulated industries, including healthcare, banking and finance, transport, manufacturing and life sciences. Ideagen are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and driven computing science graduates to join our innovative software development teams to create intuitive and leading edge web, mobile and cloud solutions. Subjects recruited from: Computer sciences, engineering, accountancy, law, economics, and non-specific for commercial roles Areas recruited to: Research and development consultancy and sales Job location(s): London and Glasgow Benefits: Attractive commission/bonus structure, pension scheme and 100% growth rate for three years Number of opportunities: Approximately 35 Leyton is a leading consulting firm, operating in all sectors, helping improve company performance through a number of government funding initiatives. This includes research and development (R&D), tax relief and credits, R&D grants, intellectual property support and patent box. Leyton also provide human resources advice and employment legal services to businesses. Following our sustained success and growth, we are looking to double the size of the business again over the coming 12 months, with emphasis on recruiting graduates. design and physics Areas recruited to: Development and design Starting salary: 20,000 minimum depending on outside-course experience Benefits: Competitive salary, flexitime, work from home days, choice of hardware and software, training budget, gym or cinema membership, plus much more Employment start date: July/August 2016 Number of opportunities: Four We are a web agency that specialises in bespoke Magento ecommerce for unique business needs. We use design and technology to create tailored shopping experiences that ll excite customers and brands alike. We have a number of great opportunities for junior developers, junior designers and graduates to join our great team. Subjects recruited from: Engineering, computer science, business school and chemistry Areas recruited to: Electronics, product designers, production and systems engineers Starting salary: Negotiable Job location(s): East Midlands Benefits: Holiday and pension scheme Number of opportunities: Variable The network brings together Nottinghamshire manufacturing businesses, ranging from electronics to beer, precision engineering to cricket bats and many more. Collectively they employ some 1,700 people and have a combined turnover in excess of 250m. Their employment and internship needs are many and varied. Representatives from a number of network businesses will be available to discuss opportunities that exist across all the network members

6 Notes Subjects recruited from: Software/web development, marketing and business Areas recruited to: Software/web development, marketing, sales and training Starting salary: 20,000 25,000 Benefits: 28 days holiday including bank holidays and contributory pension scheme Application method: Online Number of opportunities: n/a Prime Principle Ltd develop Classroom Monitor, which is used in 3,000 schools, both in the UK and abroad. Classroom Monitor is a market-leading assessment solution for teachers. mathematics and physics Areas recruited to: Graduate software engineers Starting salary: 24,200 Job location(s): Bristol and London Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension and free fruit Employment start date: Summer 2016 Number of opportunities: Six True Clarity is a software development company that builds some of the UK s biggest brand websites. The systems we develop are real world, tangible applications that are used by millions of people. Our clients include the likes of easyjet, ASOS and Dyson. We have a track record of recruiting graduates and are able to offer highly personalised mentor-led training programmes, which grow your coding skills and understanding of full lifecycle commercial development. To apply, you need to be a developer with a passion for writing top quality code