Forensic Services Graduate Programme – September 2027 - London

Shape outcomes through AI-powered forensic investigations

Programme overview

Data, technology and digital evidence are transforming how organisations respond to risk, investigations and change. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll work alongside specialists using AI, analytics and automation to uncover insights, solve complex challenges and support critical decision-making. You’ll build future-ready skills, collaborate in high-performing teams and make a real impact for clients, businesses and society.

On this programme you’ll receive training and learnings across digital forensics, data collection tools, data visualisations and more. Along the way, you’ll follow a structured development journey that may include professional learning, training and, where relevant, qualifications aligned to your role.

Core skills for success

• Analytical thinking – interpreting data and information to identify patterns, risks and insights.
• Digital fluency — use tools and automation to work smarter and focus on higher‑value work.
• Curiosity and problem-solving – exploring issues and asking the right questions to uncover answers.
• Collaboration – working effectively within teams and across different stakeholders.
• Communication – clearly explaining findings and building trusted relationships.
• Integrity and professionalism – handling sensitive information responsibly and maintaining high standards.

What you will be doing

• Work on high-profile investigations, regulatory requests and complex business challenges that create real-world impact.
• Use data, AI and advanced technologies to uncover insights, solve problems and help shape better outcomes.
• Collaborate with specialists, clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and confident decision-making.
• Build future-ready skills through hands-on experience, coaching and continuous learning in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Key programme facts

• Programme length: Three years
• Professional qualification: Role-specific qualification
• Salary: Competitive
• Start date: September 2027

Key Information

• You will need to be working towards an honours degree in any subject, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, or in your home language if you do not hold English Language GCSE, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
• While we welcome applications from candidates of all academic backgrounds, we are looking to recruit individuals who will succeed at EY in the role and future qualifications. We have completed several studies on academic attainment at A level (or equivalents), candidate performance in the online assessments in the EY recruitment process, and how that predicts future performance at EY.
• Throughout the recruitment process, we therefore assess your suitability for the EY role you have applied to by considering your scores in the online assessments and your academic attainment at A level or equivalent. This approach is designed to ensure our joiners are successful in role and, where relevant, in the achievement of their professional qualifications. It is important to EY, and we have a duty of care which we take very seriously, to ensure our joiners are set up for long-term success.
• We are also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background. This allows us to give you the maximum credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your personal circumstances.

Apply

Please see visa sponsorship details below for this programme, for location: London.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position on a limited basis. EY’s ability to make an offer of employment is subject to the UK immigration rules in force at the relevant time. This position is one that meets the current thresholds required for sponsorship by EY. Please note, however, that EY has a set number of Certificate of Sponsorship applications that can be made each year. If you require sponsorship and this limit is reached and/or UK immigration rules are not capable of being met, this will prevent EY from being able to sponsor you and we will not be able to progress your application.

We can sponsor using the Skilled Worker visa New Entrant salary threshold for this particular vacancy. Your eligibility for the New Entrant rate must subsist for the entire duration of the Graduate programme (please refer to the section ‘Programme length’).

The criteria to be eligible for the New Entrant rate are (subject to change by the UK Government): you’re under 26 on the date you apply; you’re currently in the UK on a student visa studying at bachelor’s degree level or above; you’re currently in the UK on a Graduate visa and your total stay in the UK by the end of your EY Graduate programme plus the date you applied for your Graduate visa will be less than 4 years. Each visa application is unique to the individual and there may be other criteria which mean you are not eligible for visa sponsorship. EY will assess your individual circumstances and we may be required to withdraw your application or offer of employment if EY cannot sponsor your visa.

More information can be found on our FAQ page.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re passionate about giving candidates a fair and consistent recruitment process and are proud of our long-standing partnership with RARE who help us assess applications using contextual recruitment. We also firmly believe that every candidate should have the opportunity to demonstrate their potential in our selection process which is why we use our skills framework that focuses on your individual skills.

EY recognises that it has clear obligations towards all its people and the community at large to ensure that partners, our people, and job applicants are afforded equal opportunities to enter employment and progress within the organisation. As an employer committed to establishing an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination, EY promotes the fair treatment of staff members and job applicants regardless of their sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or pregnancy/maternity status.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.