Business Transformation Consulting Brightstart Higher Apprenticeship 2027 - Human Capital - Belfast

What does this team do?

Under our Technology & Transformation business, Human Capital operates across four core teams: HR Strategy & Transformation, Organisation & Workforce Transformation, Major Programmes, and Actuarial, Insurance & Banking.

This job description is for Transformation Activation Northern Ireland (TA NI) which sits within Organisation & Workforce Transformation.

Our TA NI team, also known as our Change Management offering, is the largest and fastest-growing multi-disciplinary Change Management practice in Northern Ireland. We partner with clients to deliver the critical people, behavioural, and culture change essential for successful technology and digitally-enabled business transformation. Our expertise spans the entire transformation lifecycle, from strategic assessment and planning to comprehensive delivery support.

You will have the opportunity to work with elite clients across diverse industries, including:

• Consumer Business
• Technology, Media and Telecoms
• Energy, Resources & Industrials
• Life Sciences and Health Care
• Public Sector
• Financial Services

As part of a practice that brings research and analytics expertise together with deep industry knowledge, you'll develop change programmes that are not only innovative, but deliver the most positive impact for all.

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

• You’ll need to have obtained or be studying towards a minimum of 104 UCAS points (if gained after 2017 – or 260 if before) from your top 3 A-Levels.
• As part of the BrightStart programme you undertake a 4-year degree programme studying Business Technology at Ulster University in Belfast.
• We have identified 10 core skills that are essential to all our roles in Early Careers. To learn more about these skills and their detailed descriptions, please visit the 'Discover What We Look For' section in our Candidate Zone.

What kind of work will I do?

As a BrightStart within our TA NI team, you will play an integral role in supporting the planning and delivery of people-focused transformation projects. Working in multi-disciplinary teams, you will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of change management activities, from strategy and planning to execution and embedding. You will have access to market-leading frameworks and methodologies that have been successfully implemented on high-profile projects, all while contributing to initiatives that place positive social impact at their core.

In this client-facing role, you will work as part of a Deloitte Human Capital team, helping organisations solve complex challenges and deliver meaningful transformation. You will be supported by experienced colleagues and have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Your responsibilities could include:

• Work as part of a team to help clients implement new technologies, improve the employee experience, and enable their people to adopt new ways of working.
• Help tackle complex business and people-related challenges by gathering insights, exploring ideas, and contributing to practical recommendations.
• Build strong relationships with team members and clients, working together to deliver successful outcomes.
• Assist in delivering key activities, such as preparing materials, supporting workshops, and helping to ensure projects stay on track.
• Gain hands-on experience with Deloitte’s proven frameworks and methodologies, and apply them to real-world challenges.
• Develop an understanding of how emerging technologies and creative approaches can make a difference in transformation projects.
• Collaborate with Deloitte colleagues on internal practise and business development opportunities to help improve our business,
• Take opportunities to showcase your contributions and grow your professional skills as you begin your career journey.

Where will I work?

At Deloitte we recognise how important face-to-face interaction is for your development in a new role. We also understand that our people need flexibility, which is why we operate a hybrid system, with a combination of office and home working. If you’re in a client-facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days, while your meetings will be a mix of online and in-person events. Please note your final assessment and induction will also be in-person, to give you the opportunity to network and build relationships.

All our workspaces are accessible, however, if you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with our team. You can find further information on our parent and carer policies here.

How will I develop?

We strongly believe in investing in our people, providing learning and development opportunities across all our areas of expertise – consulting skills, ways of working, tools, and methodologies – delivered through a combination of on-the-job experience, training and team activities.

When you join, you can expect to:

• Be supported from your first day by our dedicated Technology & Transformation Early Talent team.
• Attend our amazing Analyst Induction Programme (AIP) alongside Industrial Placement and Graduate joiners to learn about the firm, our culture and how we work – bespoke to our Technology & Transformation business.
• Get an opportunity to practice the key skills you’ll need on client projects. AIP is an in-person event which includes engaging talks, group activities and immersive simulation challenges
• Meet many team members from your business area, including your People Leader and Resource Manager, and make friends along the way!
• Following AIP, continue to be set up for success for your career in Technology & Transformation, moving into more specific business-area training relevant to your exciting future client and project engagements.

Throughout the programme, you can expect to:

• Kick-start your professional career while working towards a qualification with our apprenticeship provider, allowing you to earn while you learn!
• Gain real-world experience, build lasting relationships, and network with colleagues at all levels of seniority and have access to continued professional development and training opportunities, such as lunch and learns, mentorship schemes and more.

If you are offered a role, you will be assigned a buddy who is currently on, or has recently completed, the BrightStart Programme. They will act as an informal point of contact, answering questions and offering insight and guidance before you join and throughout your journey at Deloitte.

Additional support and benefits information

• We’re a collaborative, inclusive firm and we want to help you to use your unique talents and perspectives in the workplace. From diversity networks to wellbeing and much more, we aim to support and reward you in the best way possible. Please use the links below to discover more about our processes, benefits, values and culture.
• You can learn more about the full recruitment process here.
• Do you have accessibility requirements or need reasonable adjustments for the interview or assessment process? Find out how we can help.
• Learn more about our values, culture and purpose as a firm.
• Want to hear from some of our people to inspire your future career? Check out our Life at Deloitte page.
• At Deloitte we value diversity, and we’re committed to ensuring that our people thrive through a wide range of initiatives and diversity networks. Discover more about inclusion and wellbeing.
• We value our people and recognise their hard work. Learn about the rewards and benefits available at Deloitte.

Visa sponsorship

Please note that the salary for this role does not meet the minimum threshold required under the Immigration Rules for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship and therefore we’re unable to progress applications from candidates who require Skilled worker sponsorship.

Application deadlines

The closing deadline for this role is 23rd October 2026, but we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible. Please note, some of our roles may close quickly if we experience high demand.

Once you’ve applied to this role, you’ll receive an email from our recruitment team outlining next steps and the relevant deadlines for you to complete the following stages of our process.

We operate a strict one application per year policy across our Early Careers opportunities. We recommend only submitting an application for a role that you feel is right for you.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.