Early career colleagues
GRAVITATE
What is GRAVITATE?
GRAVITATE (graduates, returners, apprentices, veterans, interns into tech, and transformation employment) encapsulates our commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive workforce and culture within Methods.
Empowering early career talent
Launched in 2020, GRAVITATE is a comprehensive programme that collaborates across Recruitment, HR, and specialism teams to deliver a seamless end-to-end experience for early career colleagues.
By establishing partnerships with external stakeholders like Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and holding a Gold Award from the Armed Forces Covenant, we demonstrate our commitment to talent development.
Our programmes are carefully tailored to individual development needs, aligning career paths and ensuring smooth integration for new recruits.
The duration of GRAVITATE programmes is flexible, ranging from 12 weeks and beyond, to accommodate the unique requirements of each career trajectory.
Methods Cyber Academy
- The programme
- Programme details
- Nurturing talent
The programme
Launching the next generation of tech talent
At Methods, our Cyber Academy has successfully launched over 16 new Cyber Security Consultants through an intensive 12-week in-house development programme, welcoming them into our professional community and preparing them for impactful technology careers.
Programme details
A comprehensive onboarding journey
Aligning with the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA), our new additions will undergo a rigorous onboarding process. This comprehensive programme will immerse them in the realm of cyber security, covering diverse aspects, from understanding frameworks and their implementation to mastering International Standards Organisation (ISO) standards best practices. They will delve into the complexities of different risk types, risk assessment, and mitigation strategies, and even explore risk governance while working towards obtaining relevant certifications, including achieving two industry recognised qualifications in Risk Management.
Nurturing talent
A path to Cyber Security excellence
On completion of the 12-week programme, the Cyber Security Consultants will be fully integrated into their Cyber roles and supported through:
- mentoring
- job shadowing
- on-the-job training
- the freedom to develop and grow skills and experience in a supportive and collaborative environment
- development, enabling progression to a Senior Cyber Security Consultant.
Our Cyber GRAVITATE programme
Hear from Anthony, Patrick, and Arran as they discuss leaving the Armed Forces and joining our first Cyber Academy.
Hear from our previous cohorts
“The whole process has been smooth. There were ample materials, training, and guidance to get started right. Next for me in my career path is to get ITIL 4 and AZ 900 certified.”
ServiceNow
2023 Programme Cohort
"To be honest, it just exceeded my expectations because right now I've learned so much about Cyber Security, a lot more than I could have actually anticipated. "
Cyber Academy
2023 Programme Cohort
"The recruitment process was very swift and was quite relaxed to what I expected leaving the military. It was nice to have a welcoming arm coming into civilian life when you're in a really rigid background."
Cyber Academy
2023 Programme Cohort
“I arrived with a lot of experience before starting as a Junior STA but there are so many things to learn in IT. I’ve gained more experience than I had before, and I’m still learning new things to this day."
ServiceNow
2023 Programme Cohort
“The process of onboarding has been very comprehensive (in a good way). I’ve been here less than six months, but I already feel at home working at Methods.”
ServiceNow
2023 Programme Cohort
"The induction was handled in a great manner with a very warm and welcoming feel. I feel like I received a great overview of Methods and left the induction feeling satisfied with what I had been informed."
ServiceNow
2023 Programme Cohort
Ready to kickstart the next step in your career?
Interested in finding out more?
If you would like to know more about our future GRAVITATE programmes, please get in touch with us.