First AI
Graduate AI Consultant
Requirements
Candidates should hold a 2:1 degree in any discipline and demonstrate a strong interest in AI and client-facing consulting. Strong communication skills and a preference for business-technology intersection over purely technical roles are required.
Job Description
Graduate AI Consultant
Start your career at the forefront of enterprise AI.
We’re hiring the next cohort of graduates to join First AI as AI Business Consultants, working with major international organisations to implement and embed AI.
About First AI
First AI is a specialist enterprise AI consultancy focused on adoption and implementation.
We help organisations turn Generative AI into measurable business impact.
Founded by leaders with experience at Microsoft and the University of Cambridge, we
created our Generative AI Academy to develop commercially sharp, client-ready AI Consultants.
The Role
Following successful completion of the First AI Academy, you will join First AI as a
Graduate AI Consultant and:
- Work directly with enterprise clients deploying Microsoft Copilot
- Identify and scope high-impact AI use cases across business functions
- Design and deliver training sessions, workshops and executive briefings
- Translate operational challenges into practical AI-enabled workflows
- Build agents using Copilot Studio and related tools
- Prototype and iterate AI solutions in live business environments
- Support behaviour change, stakeholder alignment and sustained adoption
This is a client-facing role. You will operate at the intersection of business, technology and
change, not purely technical.
Why Join First AI
- Specialist AI Focus – Build depth in enterprise AI within a firm dedicated exclusively to implementation and adoption.
- Early Responsibility – Take on meaningful client-facing work from the start of your career to accelerate growth.
- High-calibre peer network – work alongside capable peers building careers in AI
- Visa Sponsorship Consideration – We welcome candidates on post-study visas and may consider sponsorship after two years, subject to eligibility and business needs.
What We Look For
- Strong interest in AI
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- 2:1 degree or equivalent (any discipline)
- Interest in client-facing consulting roles, not purely technical positions
- Comfort operating in fast-moving and emerging areas
Bonus points
- Internship or experience in enterprise settings
- Independent experimentation with AI tools
How you join First AI
Entry into the firm begins with the First AI Academy, which serves as both a training
programme and our selection process.
It is free to attend and designed to equip you with in-demand business AI skills that are
highly valued in today’s job market.
Following completion, full-time offers are made to those who meet the required standard.
During the 6-week Academy, you will gain:
- Practical capability with Microsoft Copilot
- Foundations in agent building using Copilot Studio
- Business fundamentals
- Hands-on real-live simulation experience delivering an AI project to a customer and presenting at a Demo Day
All participants who complete the Academy receive a First AI Certificate.
Academy Details
- Delivered primarily online
- Includes 2–3 in-person days in London (UK travel reimbursed)
- The Academy is unpaid
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
DE&I are core to First AI Group, not just corporate talk.
We're committed to equipping individuals from diverse backgrounds with the training, support, and network they need to thrive in the dynamic AI field. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
Job Details
- Salary: £32,000 per year (£27,500 during first six months)
- Location: we hire both in London and Manchester.
Work type:
- London joiners: hybrid. In London office every Monday.
- Manchester joiners: Remote with occasional travels to London (costs reimbursed)
Education
Skills
About First AI
From Adoption to Agents – Build the Future of Work, Inside Your Business. At First AI, we make AI adoption stick. We don’t just roll out tools - we embed exceptional AI talent directly into your teams and workflows. The result? Measurable impact, lasting skills, and an organisation ready to scale AI confidently and securely. Why First AI? Exceptional Talent: Our AI Engineers and Adoption Managers are enterprise-savvy, business-aware, and rigorously trained. They don’t just know AI - they understand people, processes, and how to deliver real value. Embedded Expertise: We work shoulder-to-shoulder with your teams, building trust, transferring skills, and leaving behind capability that lasts. Secure & Compliant: From legal to financial sectors, we deploy AI safely, ethically, and in full compliance with regulations. Sensitive data stays protected - always. Guaranteed Results: Our proven playbook consistently unlocks 3+ hours saved per user per week, delivering immediate ROI and long-term efficiency. What We Do Adopt Copilot: Confident, secure Microsoft Copilot adoption that boosts productivity. Build AI: We build AI agents tailored to your business. Hire Talent: Access top-tier AI professionals who integrate seamlessly into your teams. Skills & Legacy: Create internal capability that lasts, reducing dependency on external consultants. First AI transforms not just your tools, but your people, processes, and future-ready skills. Unlock AI that delivers results! - Embed talent, build agents, and transform your teams today. Book a discovery call!