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Job description

The Business Operations and Technology Academy with EY is a six week intensive training course. Training will be a blend of onsite and online learning delivered by Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC). If you are selected for the academy, you will receive practical skills, training and industry recognised qualifications in areas such as, Microsoft Office Specialist, Excel Associate, Data visualisation techniques, LEAN Six Sigma methodologies, Project management techniques and Accounting fundamentals. Applications for the Business Operations and Technology Academy with EY are now open, with 20 training places available. Those taking part will get a weekly training allowance of £180 for the length of the academy, as well as help with travelling and childcare costs where people qualify. If you successfully complete the academy, you will be guaranteed an interview for a strategy and transactions role within EY. However, successful completion of the academy is not a guarantee of gaining employment. You must be at least 18 or over. You must have been awarded at least a foundation degree in any subject at the point of application. You must have a right to work and to undertake Assured Skills Training in the UK at the point of application and not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status. Proof of this status will be required to progress to interview. You must have appropriate IT access to link to the online tuition. The selection process will entail completion of an online assessment and an in-person interview. Interviews will be conducted between Wednesday 22 and Friday 24 October 2025. The Academy training commences on Monday 10 November 2025 and finishes on Thursday 18 December 2025. Applicants should be available to attend full-time, in person for the entire duration of the training period and any pre-scheduled commitments should be listed in your application. Applicants need to be able to commit to the full-time training as outlined above and be available for any on-site training that is required.

Responsibilities

• The Business Operations and Technology Academy with EY is a training course providing practical knowledge and real world experience.
• Potential Business Operations and Technology Role.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• You must hold a Foundation Degree or above in any subject at the point of application.

Desirable Skills

• A Foundation Degree or above in engineering or STEM discipline.
• As EY work with global clients, some of the roles will require candidates to hold a valid right to work in both the UK and EU.
• Be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Further Information

Applications are welcome from everyone who meets the essential criteria and are particularly welcome from persons returning to work from a period of caring for their children or other family members.

Application Information

For further information and to access the application form visit: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/business-operations-and-technology-academy-ey