Technology Graduate Programme

About the role

Join the Technology & Insights Directorate of WMCA as a Graduate Technology & Insights Officer. This graduate programme offers a structured pathway to develop technical expertise while contributing to projects that improve transport, digital services, and data‑driven decision‑making across the West Midlands region.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and improvement of technology systems, digital products and data solutions.
• Contribute to technology and transformation projects from planning through to delivery.
• Gather, analyse and interpret data to produce insights and recommendations.
• Assist with testing and quality‑assurance activities before new systems and products go live.
• Map business processes and customer journeys to identify improvement opportunities.
• Produce reports, presentations and briefings for a range of audiences.
• Collaborate with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes.

Required profile

• Recent graduate with a degree in IT, Computer Science or a related discipline.
• Enthusiastic about working in the public sector and contributing to regional transport and digital initiatives.
• Willing to join a structured graduate development programme and engage in mentoring, networking and professional development activities.
• Open to rotating across specialist technology pathways or focusing on a single area of expertise.

Required skills

What we offer

• Structured graduate development programme with professional training, mentoring and networking.
• Hands‑on experience across technology, digital and data projects.
• Opportunity to work on projects that have a tangible impact on transport and public services.
• Potential to rotate across four specialist technology pathways.