Want a career in data and AI but lack the relevant degree or experience? You've come to the right place
Join a programme built for graduates and career pivoters
Upon joining Kubrick, you'll receive 15 weeks of London-based, salaried training in the latest tools, technologies, and practices, alongside a cohort of other graduates and career pivoters.
Our training is specifically designed for people without any prior experience in data and AI, including recent graduates and those with experience in an alternative field who are looking to pivot. Plus, we have new cohorts starting approximately every 5 weeks, meaning you can find the start date that works best for your schedule.
Make a difference through impactful projects with leading brands
Once you've successfully passed your 15 weeks of training, you'll be assigned to one of our clients in your residing country where you will work on real-world data and AI projects and contribute to that organisations' success.
These projects will strenghten your skills and understanding, expand your network, and act as the bedrock to your accelerated career in data and AI.
Receive ongoing support and development from day one
From day one of the programme, you'll be supported by our in-house team of trainers and Resource Managers, who will be there to guide you every step of the way.
You will also have access to a wide range of development resources, including paid-for technical accreditations, that are designed to help you accelerate in data and AI and ensure stand out from your peers.
Explore your career options after 2 years
Once you've completed our 2-year programme, you'll have the opportunity to join your client permanently or continue building a career with us.
If you decide to remain at Kubrick, you'll be presented with a clear progression path to Director level, which you can reach as an individual contributor (ideal for those that wish to stay close to the tech) or as a leader (for those that aspire to manage others and deliver commercial solutions).
Entry requirements
To be considered for our training programme, you must meet the below entry criteria:
UK entry requirements
- STEM or non-STEM degree (minimum 2.1 degree)
- The right to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship
- A commitment to our 2-year training programme
- Geographic flexibility, as we have clients located across the UK
US entry requirements
- STEM or non-STEM degree (minimum 3.0 GPA)
- The right to work in the US post-training without requiring visa sponsorship
- A commitment to our 2-year training programme
- Geographic flexibility, as our training is based in London and clients are located across the US
Salary progression to match your growing skills and experience
Our blend of high-quality training, access to exciting clients and projects, and dedicated support will set you on a rapid trajectory of career development and earning potential.
After completing training, you can look forward to salary increases every 6 months throughout the training programme as long as you're hitting your performance targets. The below tables outline the typical salaries for UK and US consultants, beginning with the training period, and continuing throughout projects and beyond.
UK salary progression
| Timeline | Salary |
| Training | £23,400 |
Post-training, pre-engagement | £23,400 |
| 0-6 months | £32,250 |
6-12 months | £33,250 |
| 12-18 months | £42,500 |
| 18-24 months | £45,000 |
If you remain with us beyond 2 years, you will have the potential to earn £60,000+.
US salary progression
| Timeline | Salary |
| Training | $50,000* |
| Post-training, pre-engagement | $50,000* |
| 0-6 months | $58-66,350* |
| 6-12 months | $62 - 73,000* |
| 12-18 months | $69-77,000* |
| 18-24 months | $73-82,000* |
If you remain with us beyond 2 years, you will have the potential to earn up to $130,000.
*Depending on your home state, you may also be eligible for a placement allowance to supplement your base salary.
Our training agreement
As we make a substantial upfront investment in accelerating your career, we have an agreement in place that you will spend 2 years after your training programme working with us and our clients, where you will gain exposure to a range of exciting projects whilst continuing to develop your technical and professional skills.
What happens if I am unable to complete the 2.5-year development programme?
In the event that you are unable to complete the 2.5-year development programme, we reserve the right to reclaim the cost of the training provided. The amount you are expected to repay is based on length of time since training. For instance, if you leave 6 months after finishing training, the repayment is 100% of the total cost of training, 80% after 6-12 months, 60% after 12-18 months, and 40% after 18-24 months.
How are the training costs calculated?
The training cost takes into account your salary during the 15 weeks of training, the length of our training, the cost of our training team, and the infrastructure to support you during training and while on client placement.
We would simply be unable to continue operating in our business model, where you are paid solely to train for 4 months, if we did not have such an agreement in place.
Are there any instances where the training agreement may not apply?
We understand that people leave training programmes for a wide variety of reasons, and we carefully assess every individual's circumstances before deciding whether or not to ask them to pay a portion of the costs related to the 15-weeks training they received.
We also have 2-week “cooling off” period in our employment contracts, meaning that if you were to leave within the first 2 weeks of training you will not required to repay any of the training agreement costs.
How transparent are we regarding the training agreement?
We are fully transparent about our model and training agreement. We will ask you to read a clearly explained FAQ sheet and sign the agreement prior to joining, to ensure you have all the knowledge and information required before deciding.
We also understand that our model may not be for everyone so please consider this carefully before applying to join Kubrick.
Stories from our consultants
At Kubrick, we showcase our training programme and wider business through real employee stories. Scroll down to hear directly from some of our people.
Hear directly from a blend of UK consultants on the benefits of joining Kubrick and how it enabled them to break int a career in data and AI without any experience in the field.
No data experience? No problem!
Hear from US consultants on their personal experiences of the UK training, from the support they received when moving over from the states, type of work undertaken, friends they've made along the way, and why they'd recommend the programme to anyone.
Three-stage assessment process
Our assessment process is broken into three distinct stages. Click on the green arrows below to find out more about each stage.
Apply
To submit your application, you must complete all required fields of the application form. Please ensure you select the correct form based on your residing country.
Video Interview and Assessments
At the first stage of the process, you will be invited to record a video of yourself answering 6 questions via our online assessment platform. You will be given an opportunity to prepare your response before answering each question, and can re-record your response if you aren't happy with your first answer.
In the same platform as the video interview, you will need to complete two timed multiple-choice assessments testing your logical thinking skills and commercial acumen.
You will have five days to complete the video interview and assessments post receipt of invitation. More guidance on how to complete the video will be given when you log into the platform.
Final interview
If you reach the final stage of the process, you will be invited to complete a virtual interview with one of our resourcing team members. The purpose of this interview is to assess your communication skills, understanding of the role within the wider context of the data and technology industry, commercial knowledge, alignment to our values, and situational competency.
Training programme FAQs
Does the training run at specific points throughout the year?
Kubrick runs new training cohorts approximately every 5 weeks, meaning you can find a start date that best aligns with your availability.
Will I have to pay for my own flights and accomodation if I'm joining the training from the US?
No, you will not be expected to cover your own flights and acommodation if you are joining the training from the US. Kubrick will cover your return flights and accomodation for the duration of your stay, meaning you can focus on gaining the relavant skills required to succeed on site.
I would like to join the training but don't have a passport. What should I do?
If you successfully pass our assessment process and are offered a position, you must obtain a passport prior to travelling to the UK for your training.
Will I be required to commit a certain amount of time to the programme?
All candidates that join our training will be required to remain with us for the full duration of the 2.5-year development period, in return for the salaried training. This will be outlined to you in the training agreement prior to you signing any form of contract.
Will I be assigned to a client immediately after training?
As a consultancy, we are driven by demand, and this means there may be periods where we are demand constrained. During these times, it may take us longer than normal to place you with a client and you may experience extended periods on the bench. However, we are continuously enhancing the bench experience to ensure you get the most out of your time between client placements.
Can you provide details regarding the exact training syllabus?
Our training syllabus is continuously updated to reflect the market, meaning we can’t always provide full details of the four-month training period in advance.
What happens if I don’t pass the training?
You will be required to pass a series of assessments throughout the four months which are designed to test your knowledge and abilities, plus an additional assessment post-training. If you fail to pass the assessments, your contract with Kubrick will be terminated, however you will not be expected to repay any of the costs associated with the program (as outlined in the training agreement).
What if I can’t commit to the full four months of training?
You must available for the full length of the training period as there is a lot to cover in a short duration, and any content missed during your absence will need to be covered in your own time whilst you are learning the new materials. Time off may be allowed however you must obtain approval from a member of Kubrick beforehand.
Do I get to choose my own client placement?
Your client will be assigned to you by Kubrick rather than self-selecting your own client. We also have clients in various locations meaning you may not be placed within an organisation or industry that you would have selected and must be willing to relocate for a role. Whilst we take your preferences into account regarding client placement, we will decide your placement based on demand and where we think you are best suited.
Will I need to interview for my client placement?
You will be required to interview for your client placement, however we will help you prepare for it.
Will I have to find my own client placement?
We will identify clients for you to interview with and handle all elements of the client placement. All you will need to do is interview for it.
What happens when I first begin my client placement?
When you begin your client placement, it will be your responsibility to ensure you get to know the organisation, understand the clients’ needs and desires, understand your role, and the team you will be working in. Although our Consultant Success team will be available to support, it will be your responsibility to ensure you hit the ground running from day one.
Will I follow my clients’ working hours or Kubrick’s working hours whilst on site?
Whilst on client placement, your hours and work culture etc will be dictated by the client rather than by us.
Will I work with the same client throughout the 2.5-year period?
During the programme, you may rotate from one client to another. This decision may be led by you or your client, for any number of reasons.
Who is responsible for my ongoing development post-training?
It’s your responsibility to seek out development opportunities and forge your own career path within Kubrick. You will need to make it known to your line manager where you would like to take your career, rather than expecting it to be mapped out for you.