The Grad Scheme

changing the rules.

£35,000 starting salary

Permanent role

Office-based in Ipswich

Any degree subject

No previous software experience required

You don't need a technology degree, previous software experience or a move to London to build a serious career in tech.

2:1 and BBB preferred. Unrestricted right to work and remain in the UK required.

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What is Halo?

Halo is a privately owned software company building service management software used by organisations around the world.

We develop, sell, implement and support our own products in-house, helping customers manage everything from IT and customer service to projects and wider business operations.

You will learn what all of that means when you join. We do not expect you to understand the industry already.

About Halo

Halo service management software on screen at a colleague's desk in the Ipswich office

How your career starts

In Spanish football, a cantera is a club's youth academy, where players are developed rather than bought in. Halo works the same way.

Halo does not hire experienced people into senior roles. Everyone joins at the start, learns the business from the ground up and progresses from within.

The Graduate Scheme is the main Cantera route for university graduates.

A Halo graduate working at a curved monitor in the open-plan Ipswich office

Learn Halo

Your first few weeks are spent learning the product, the company and how our customers work.

You will start alongside other new joiners and learn directly from people who came through the same route.

A lot of that learning happens through the people around you, which is why the Graduate Scheme is office-based. You can ask questions as they come up, sit alongside experienced colleagues and see how problems are solved in practice.

A Halo support technician wearing a headset while working through a customer issue

Start in Support

Your first role is Support Technician.

Everyone starts here because it is the fastest way to understand the product and the customers using it. That knowledge is useful wherever you go next.

You will work directly with customers, investigate problems and take on more independently as your knowledge grows.

The wider Halo office floor, with teams working across different parts of the business

Progress from there

Many graduates move into Software Consultancy. Others move into different areas of Halo.

There is no graduate rotation or fixed timetable. You progress when you have the knowledge to take on more.

Learn more about Halo Cantera

Where could it take you?

International travel can come early. Graduates have worked with customers overseas within their first year at Halo.

You will join alongside people at the same stage as you.

See where people have gone

Trusted. Challenged. Thriving.

"At Halo, my first year has been incredibly varied. I've worked with global clients gaining exposure to international teams and travelling to exciting locations. Adapting to multiple departments and taking on meaningful responsibility from day one, has made every day genuinely rewarding. The trust and support at Halo is unmatched!"

Jana Crichlow

Software Consultant

Unmatched autonomy.

"Halo stood out for its autonomy and culture, but what surprised me most was how quickly I developed. Coming from an Economics background with no SaaS experience, I gained valuable technical skills, ownership of my career, and the support to grow into my role supporting our Halo Partners."

Alice Davis

Partner Success

A great opportunity.

"Halo is unlike any other job I've worked in; in my first four months, I was given real responsibility, supported by a team that genuinely wanted to help me grow, and had the opportunity to progress my career. The culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and full of opportunities to learn."

Harry Roper

Marketing & Branding

Supported to succeed.

"In ten months at Halo, I've been given chances to travel abroad and take on real responsibility from day one. That trust has accelerated my growth and confidence in my role enormously. The flat structure means you can turn to anyone for help, and because everyone started out the same way, we're all in the same boat and genuinely willing to support each other. That collaborative culture has made all the difference."

Shahid Sofique

Software Consultant

Contribute from day one.

"Joining Halo gave me opportunities I didn't expect so early in my career. Working on complex engineering challenges and learning from the team around me, I was able to contribute from day one. The support, responsibility, and variety of projects have helped me grow professionally and build confidence quickly."

Stacey Allison

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Fast-tracked my career.

"In my time here I've had the chance to travel, take on real responsibility, and fast-track my career in SaaS in a way I didn't expect. The progression is genuine, the team backs you every step of the way, and there's always a next step to work towards. It's the kind of place where your career actually goes somewhere."

Jack Burman

Customer Success

More than just a job.

"Halo throws you in at the deep end in the best way possible - delivering implementations, running projects, and picking up knowledge from some brilliant people. The travel, the team energy, and the office culture make it somewhere you actually want to show up every day."

Kareem Elhammamy

Software Consultant

Distribution of degrees at Halo

Here’s the breakdown of degrees among our employees. If you graduated from a course outside of Business or IT, don’t worry. Over 50% of our employees did too.

Chart showing the distribution of degree subjects across Halo employees

The average age at Halo is...

That includes the founding members who’ve been with us since day one (and might just need a nap now and then).

24.5

Employees that had no prior office experience

Most of our graduates started with zero full-time work experience, and are now crushing it in their careers.

93%

Graduates that have doubled their salary within three years

Every graduate sees rapid progress – most take on advanced roles and increase by 33% in just their first year.

72%

The Scheme that builds the leaders of tomorrow

The practical stuff

Starting salary

£35,000

Location

Ipswich, Suffolk

Working pattern

Full-time, office-based, 40 hours a week

Start dates

Throughout the year

The application process

Apply

Complete the application form and tell us about yourself.

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Screening call

If we think there could be a fit, we will arrange a short, informal call.

Meet us

You will come into the office and meet members of the team for a face-to-face conversation about you and Halo. No assessment centre. No AI interview.

Offer

If it is a match, we move quickly. We recruit throughout the year, so successful applicants can start on an upcoming graduate intake.

Questions you might still have

Can I apply before I graduate?

Yes. We usually recommend applying in your final year, but it is not a rule. We have interviewed and made offers to people in their second year.

What if I don't get a 2:1 or BBB?

A 2:1 degree and BBB at A-Level are preferred. We consider your application as a whole rather than treating either as an automatic cut-off.

Do I need to know what I want to do long term?

No. You will learn Halo and understand the different roles before deciding where you want to take your career.

What should I put in my application?

Your grades, all of your work experience and what you do outside of it. Put down the jobs you think are not worth mentioning: bar work, retail, coaching, anything you have been paid for or turned up to regularly. That is the part most people leave off and the part we actually read. Hobbies and interests count too.

Do you sponsor visas?

Applicants to the UK Graduate Scheme need unrestricted right to work and remain in the UK.

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We want to know if you think Halo could help you reach your full potential.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email at careers@imaginehalo.com

Let's get the formal stuff out of the way...

You must have unrestricted right to work and stay in the UK
A-Level grades ideally BBB and above
At least a 2:1 Bachelor's degree from any discipline is desired
Full-time roles only

One unified platform. Every team. Every workflow.

Tailored solutions for every industry.

Powerful capabilities, endless possibilities.

The Grad Scheme

changing the rules.

What is Halo?

How your career starts

Where could it take you?

See where people have gone

Trusted. Challenged. Thriving.

Unmatched autonomy.

A great opportunity.

Supported to succeed.

Contribute from day one.

Fast-tracked my career.

More than just a job.

Distribution of degrees at Halo

The average age at Halo is...

24.5

Employees that had no prior office experience

93%

Graduates that have doubled their salary within three years

72%

The Scheme that builds the leaders of tomorrow

The practical stuff

The application process

Questions you might still have

Apply now

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