Technology Academy

Kickstart Your Tech Career with the Scale Factory Academy No tech background? No problem. 77% of our Academy intake comes from non-computing backgrounds. Scale Factory is a leading technology consultancy looking for adaptable, collaborative problem-solvers to help close the digital skills gap. We provide the training, mentorship, and hands-on experience you need to become a qualified tech professional. The ‘Learn IT, Grow IT, Live IT’ Model Our structured two-year program is designed to take you from beginner to industry expert: Learn IT (Training): Start with an online fundamentals course, followed by a 7-week core training intensive. After core training, you will spend 5 weeks diving deep into role-specific learning in one of our four dedicated pathways: Change Management: (BA, Project Manager, Software Tester) Platform Engineering: (DevOps, AI, Cyber Security) Data Engineering: (Data & BI Analytics) Software Engineering: (Developer, Technical Tester) Grow IT (Development): We fund your professional certifications and provide 1-to-1 mentoring to sharpen your specific skill set. Live IT (Experience): Deploy to real-world projects with prestigious clients (Retail, Govt, Finance, etc.) across the UK. You’ll receive financial and pastoral support if relocation is required. Perks & Progression Salary: £400 monthly bursary + free accommodation during training. Upon placement, the starting salary is £25,000. Placements in selected UK locations also include a location allowance of up to £3,500 a year. During placement, there is the opportunity for 6-monthly increases leading to potential earnings of £40k+ after two years. Support: Dedicated career mentor, line manager, and wellbeing team from day one. Culture: Quarterly awards, "Scale Factory Stars" recognition scheme, and frequent social events/parties. Benefits: Laptop provided, Medicash healthcare, £30/month gym contribution, pension, and life assurance. What We’re Looking For We don’t need a specific degree; we need an aptitude for learning and a passion for technology. If you are proactive, enjoy teamwork, and want to own your success story, we want to meet you.