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Looking for graduate IT jobs with that little bit extra? The West Midlands, with its mixture of vibrant cities and wide, open countryside offers you a great dimension to the often fast paced and dynamic nature of an IT role, and the welcome work life balance that we’re all searching for.

The West Midlands has a growing technology sector, following a government backed corridor of regeneration called the Central Technology Belt with the aim of boosting the region’s emerging high-tech industries. The result has been the creation of several new science and technology facilities, the creation of a new super hospital, grant aid to help new high tech businesses get started, and training and support to established technology businesses. In short the IT industry in the West Midlands is flourishing. The area supports a wide range of IT disciplines and employers are keen to consider IT graduates as part of a diversified workforce.

Grad Central has extensive experience in placing talented individuals into graduate jobs in IT that reflect their abilities, talents and career aspirations. Our team of graduate IT recruitment consultants have a strong understanding of the challenges involved in the industry, both for graduates and employers alike. Our relationships with local businesses and our commitment to the region enable us to provide a much more focused recruitment service.

Grad Central can help you whether you’re looking for an entry level Graduate IT support role or a role that allows you to use your previous work experience, our IT roles span from Helpdesk Support and Software Support through to Web Designer and Software Developer.

Getting a graduate IT Job

Having a degree in computer science or other IT related discipline is certainly a very good start! Also valuable is an understanding of the wider challenges within your chosen field, and having work experience within a professional IT environment can be extremely valuable to a prospective employer.

Many graduates will have gained some expertise within core IT fields whilst studying and the professional environment will provide the perfect opportunity to refine these skills further, under experienced guidance. Many employers will also offer additional training courses to help you progress your graduate IT career, gain further qualifications and potentially achieve a professionally accredited status.

Read about some of the talented graduates that we have placed on our case studies page.

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: West Midlands, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10246/001
Description: This is a permanent position for an experienced developer based in the West Midlands area, offering a salary of £24 -26,000 p.a. plus benefits. Monday to Friday 9am-5.30pm RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES ...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Wolverhampton, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10221/001
Description: Our client requires a proficient Software Engineer to join their team based in Wolverhampton. Specialising in the development and marketing of a range of software applications for the publishing secto...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: West Midlands, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10112/002
Description: Graduate Java Developer required by our client based in Tenbury. The company are developers of innovative software applications that boost profitability by providing stability for ICT infrastruct...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: West Bromwich, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10207/001
Description: Web Developer required by a professional market cleaning chemicals company based in West Bromwich. You role will be to further develop the sales and profits of the Internet, Web based and related S...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: Various
Reference: 10204/001
Description: This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to join a fast moving and fast growing industry as a Graduate Telesales Executive. Based in Birmingham our client is looking for the very best of graduat...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Oldbury, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10200/001
Description: We are looking to recruit an IT Support Analyst for a well regarded employer based in the West Midlands. The role will require you to work on the IT Service Desk, providing high level technical expert...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10194/001
Description: This is an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineer to join a dynamic and innovative technology provider based in Birmingham. They are looking for a Software Engineer to help create and maintain c...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10195/001
Description: Solution Consultant/ Software Developer required by a dynamic, innovative, established technology and software provider based in Birmingham. Reporting to the Consulting Manager you will be responsi...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: West Midlands, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10193/001
Description: We are looking to recruit a Graduate Engineer to join our team based in Solihull, West Midlands. We are a world-class IT business delivering solution, integration and consultancy services to the gove...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10180/001
Description: This is an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join an embedded software development and electronics design consultancy in Birmingham as a Hardware Engineer. The company successfully deliver embedd...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10179/001
Description: Our client is looking for an experienced PHP Developer to join their team based in Birmingham at an exciting period of rapid expansion. You will be taking an important role within a small and friendly...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Solihull, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10172/001
Description: Graduate Software Developer required by an innovative software development company based in Solihull. This is a fantastic opportunity for a computing/IT Graduate looking to join a fast-paced and ambit...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Solihull, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10175/001
Description: An award winning SaaS software company is currently looking to recruit an innovative and enthusiastic Software Architect/ Applications Programmer to join their team in Solihull. The company speciali...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Rugby, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10177/001
Description: Our client is looking for a Mobile Computer Engineer to join their established company who specialise in computer repair and support service based in Rugby. They are looking for a graduate to serve cu...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Worcestershire, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10165/001
Description: We are looking to recruit a Graduate PHP Developer to join our expanding team based in Worcestershire. Job Title - PHP Developer Location - Worcestershire, West Midlands Salary - £20,000 - £25,00...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10164/001
Description: IT field Engineer required by a Birmingham based trade retailer. This is an exciting opportunity for an IT professional to join a growing company in a field based role. With trade outlets throughout t...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10152/001
Description: Our client in the IT services industry is currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and resourceful Graduate to join their team as an Application Support Consultant. Based in Birmingham, the compan...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10045/001
Description: Our client in the IT services industry is currently looking to recruit an innovative and enthusiastic Training Officer to join their team in Birmingham. The company specialise in delivering original s...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10153/001
Description: Our client in the IT services industry is currently looking to recruit an innovative and enthusiastic Applications Programmer to join their team in Birmingham. The company specialise in delivering ori...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Bromsgrove, Sector: Various
Reference: 10143/001
Description: This is an exciting opportunity for a tenacious and driven Graduate to join an established IT services and solutions specialist in order to begin their career in IT sales. Based in Worcestershire, you...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10126/002
Description: This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate to join our clients rapidly growing company who specialise in leisure and events based in Birmingham. With there company growing they are now ...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Worcestershire, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10113/001
Description: This is an exciting opportunity to join a Worcestershire based IT company specialising in software applications. As part of the company's dedication to excellent customer service they require an effic...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: West Midlands, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: 10112/001
Description: Graduate Java Developer required by our client based in Tenbury. The company are developers of innovative software applications that boost profitability by providing stability for ICT infrastructur...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Stoke on Trent, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: GCMS0001036
Description: PHP Developer 22k - 24k Stoke on Trent Our client specialises in developing marketing technologies for a variety of businesses. Due to continued growth they have an exciting opportunity for a hig...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Coventry, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCCD996
Description: We are looking to recruit a 1st Line Support Analyst to join a client care team based in Coventry. We specialise in providing qualified engineers to complete or assist with IT contracts. This is a fan...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: Various
Reference: 10106/001
Description: This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader in the supply of IT and technology solutions. They are specialists in achieving and identifying operational efficiencies within the IT field. Du...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: Various
Reference: 10105/001
Description: This is an exciting opportunity to join a market leader in the supply of IT and technology solutions. They are specialists in achieving and identifying operational efficiencies within the IT field. Du...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Leamington Spa, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: GCCD0001026
Description: Junior iPhone Developer Cutting edge software development house based in Leamington Spa Role summary: The role of Junior iPhone Developer is to work on a number of app development projects for ...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Stoke on Trent, Sector: Various
Reference: BBGCMS1003
Description: Our client in the manufacturing sector is looking to recruit a Multimedia Graduate to join their team. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, this is an exciting opportunity for a Graduate to join a profitable and ...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Stoke on Trent, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCMS1002
Description: Our client in the manufacturing sector is looking to recruit an IT Graduate to join their team. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, this is an exciting opportunity for an IT Graduate to join a profitable and wel...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Warwickshire, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCAC1016
Description: We are looking to recruit a Web Designer to join our Warwick based web design team. The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of HTML and CSS, with a strong eye for design and an impeccable ...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCK1007
Description: We are currently looking to recruit a Software Engineer/Developer to join our small team based in Birmingham. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for designing and developing new we...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCMG985
Description: This is an exciting opportunity for a proficient Software Engineer to join a world-leading developer of advanced CADCAM software. This award winning, progressive company operate throughout the world p...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Shropshire, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCKG979
Description: A successful IT Services Company in the Shropshire area are currently looking for a Web Developer to join the organisation as a means to pushing the Web side of their business. The small but successfu...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Birmingham, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCZL969
Description: This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to join a well established company in the IT industry. With customers in the architecture and building industries our client is dedicated to the supply o...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Warwickshire, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCCD961
Description: Our client is looking to recruit a degree qualified Web Developer to join their team based in Warwickshire. The company specialise in high-quality, customer-focused Website design, development and pro...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Stafford, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: GCMS0000955
Description: Graduate Web Developer / Web Programmer Our client provides a range of world-class Web solutions including website design and development, content management systems, intranet applications, bespoke...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Stafford, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: GCMS0000954
Description: Graduate Front End Developer Permanent Our client is a successful Web solutions company with clients throughout the UK and Europe. We are recruiting graduates with a passion for design in gene...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Wolverhampton, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: GCVH0000946
Description: Graduate Web Developer required by a Midlands based company in the tyre industry. The purpose of the role is to maintain and update the back end of the website as well as general administration tas...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Staffordshire, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: GCCD000947
Description: Graduate Forensic IT Technician required by a software consulting company based in Staffordshire The company provide expert assistance with all aspects of litigation involving computer, electronics...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Warwickshire, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCVRAH933
Description: Service Delivery Co-ordinator required by a growing company based in Warwickshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for a degree educated project co-ordinator/manager to join a company specialising in ...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Rugby, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: GCCD000908
Description: ASP.net, C#, VB.Net, HTML Junior Programmer/ Business Analyst required by a bespoke software provider based in Warwickshire The ASP.net, C#, VB.Net, HTML Junior Programmer/ Business Analysts role ...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Worcestershire, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCCD907
Description: We are looking to recruit a Web / Software Developer with PHP and SQL experience to join our team based in Worcestershire. Candidates must be able to show demonstrate a general understanding of softwa...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Coventry, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCCD889B
Description: Our client is currently looking to recruit a Graduate Implementation Consultant to join their team. Based in Coventry, the company specialise in the supply of Accounting and Business management softwa...

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Job type: Permanent Full Time, Location: Bromsgrove, Sector: IT and Telecommunications
Reference: BBGCCD901
Description: We are looking to recruit a PHP Developer to come and join our team based in Bromsgrove, West Midlands. We are a Creative Design and Web Development company with a secure current client portfolio and...

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