We deliver programmes that positively impact people and places

Gradconsult has worked with numerous funding bodies since its inception in 2012, using funding to deliver innovative and impactful employability and recruitment projects. We have delivered successful projects funded by the European Union (ERDF and ESF), the Office for Students (OfS) and local authorities, often with multiple university and employer stakeholders.

We are well-versed in working with complex reporting and governance structures and adapting project delivery to ensure success in changing external circumstances.

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£3.3million Gross Value Added (GVA) from jobs created to-date by RISE.

RISE evaluation, March 2023

As well as acting as a trusted delivery partner, Gradconsult actively seeks potential funding to deliver innovative projects that meet labour market needs and improves graduate employability and regional economic growth.

We specialise in regional graduate retention and skills programmes but are always seeking new funded opportunities to connect educators, employers and early career talent. These programmes enable local employers to access the graduate talent and skills to grow their business, and the graduates are supported into highly skilled roles and retained within a specific region.

Case studies

  • Logo for the LCR Grad scheme featuring abstract line art of the Liverpool skyline and text.

    LCR Grad Scheme development programme

    Part-funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) and delivered by Careers and Employability at the University of Liverpool, the LCR Grad Scheme connected local graduate talent with SMEs in the Liverpool City Region. Gradconsult supported this award-winning programme by designing and delivering a bespoke six-month development programme for the graduates recruited.

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  • The word 'RISE' in colorful, stylized letters with a modern font.

    RISE Enhancement

    The RISE business support initiative helped Sheffield City Region SMEs to hire graduates into their businesses, enabling business growth and retention of graduate talent in the region. This project was delivered in partnership by Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Hallam University and the University of Sheffield, and was part-funded by the England European Regional Development Fund as part of the European Structural and Investment Funds Growth Programme 2014-2020.

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Get in touch

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To learn more about our regional programmes, contact Gabi Binnie.

Contact Gabi