Sparta Global

NatWest Group partners with Sparta Global to secure technology talent from diverse backgrounds and support the continued growth of its One Bank Mortgages (OBM) platform. This video follows some of the 12 Spartans specialising in Software Engineering, Test Automation, and DevOps who were selected to join NatWest’s OBM team. Those joining were made up of women, those first in their families to go to university, and individuals from minority backgrounds. These consultants secured the opportunity on attitude, aptitude and potential alone – not prior technology experience or educational background. Since joining the team, they have converted to full-time employees at NatWest to continue their personal and professional growth – with two selected for the future leaders programme. Our CEO, David Rai, says; “Successfully hiring today’s generation of early career talent requires an understanding of their attributes, an empathy for their diverse values, and a management style that engages their interests and preferences. NatWest and the OBM team understand this ethos and together have created an exceptional environment for emerging talent to thrive and contribute to future organisational success”. 🔉 If you're interested in discussing your emerging talent needs, contact us at contactus@spartaglobal.com Watch the full video here | https://lnkd.in/esmDc94x

Why it's important to help women pivot in their careers and upskill for enhanced professional growth 💫👇 Grant Thornton UK LLP asked 600 women with 10-25 years’ experience in professional services to share their perspectives and experiences - with nearly two thirds of them contemplating a career pivot or reskilling. Purnima Sen BA. MA. MBA, Chief People and Impact Officer at Sparta Global, has been invited to join a number of panellists to discuss this EmpowHer research in the lead up to #InternationalWomensDay 2025. This public event - available to join online or in person - provides a platform for experienced professional women, as well as their male allies, managers and employers, to access actionable advice for advancing careers and embracing new opportunities in the professional services sector.    Register here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/e_ujfmBG

The momentum is working - with the number of women in technology increasing year on year. Organisations are waking up to the value diverse perspectives can play within innovation, but do women jobseekers realise the opportunities open to them when it comes to a career in digital? 🤔 For women looking for a career that promises flexibility, growth and opportunity, or those with a prior interest in technology, Sparta Global can deliver: ➡️ A women only education experience through the Athena Academy ➡️ A community of support - a training group of all women, or mixed cohorts ➡️ Small training groups to support fast-paced learning and development ➡️ A network of current learners, alumni, and support staff ➡️ Remote and paid training programmes for flexibility We have invested in building an inclusive learning and working environment that not only welcomes women, but ensures their success throughout. Apply for Sparta Global here 👉🏻https://lnkd.in/d2j66aHM Check out the Athena Academy 👉🏻https://lnkd.in/dvNHN2CC

We often hear from candidates that the opportunity to access free technology or business training, earn a salary while learning, and kickstart a career with no prior experience - must be "too good to be true". But as Spartan Maddy Kilsby-McMurray discovered, Sparta Global is a technology services and education company that provides a genuine opportunity to retrain, re-skill, and find a future in tech. Two years into their technology journey, Maddy has secured a full time role with our client and is excelling in their QA role. ❌ No experience, no problem 👩💻 Free training programmes across Data, Engineering, DevOps, Business, Cyber Security and more! 💷 Salaried training 🧑🏽💼 The chance to interview with hiring public and private sector partners ↗️ Continuous learning and personal development support Apply here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/d2j66aHM Watch our interview with Maddy and hear their story 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eJtY4_tn

Jane Gratton, deputy director of public policy for British Chambers of Commerce, says; "The warning lights on recruitment, employment and training are already flashing." 🚨 ➡️ This statement follows news that Britain’s unemployment rate has risen unexpectedly, with the labour market continuing to challenge many businesses competing for skilled workers with significant wages. In the technology industry, this is a challenge that has always been present but continues to get worse. This why Sparta Global is at the forefront of championing social mobility. Through our work-ready technology and business training programmes we are working to transform the lives of those out of employment, while also addressing critical skills gaps in the digital economy. 👋 Developing affordable and available emerging talent 👩💻 Delivering industry-specific workforce solutions 💪🏽 Social empowerment Contact us today to discuss how we can support your skills demand | https://lnkd.in/dxSvBGM --- Referenced article: https://lnkd.in/e4d8gxQz

Balancing purpose and profit isn't a priority for every business, but it is for us. In 2023 Sparta Global achieved Certified B Corp status, becoming the first organisation operating across the hire, train, deploy space to be recognised for meeting extremely high standards of social and environmental impact. The recognition means our corporate mission, values, and long-term vision remain aligned with what we wanted to achieve when we launched a decade ago. ➡️ To bridge the UK skills gap by providing technology training and careers for those from under-represented groups ⬅️ As a service provider, we promise to continue to deliver the highest ethical and sustainability standards to our community and economy, and are primed to help our partners to make a greater social impact too. Find out more about Sparta Global & B Corp here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eiB7ZbVF

So you're sold on tech, but how does Sparta Global really help you kickstart a career in this space? 🤔 Meet Alastair Marshall 👋 Al has been working with Sparta Global for more than 10 years and has helped thousands of people kickstart a career in tech with us, supporting people through the application process, interviewing, and instilling confidence in those coming from a no-STEM background (there are plenty!). Watch the video below to familiarise yourself with our application process and our requirements for a successful candidate. Sound good? Apply for one of our open roles here and we'll be in touch ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dxSvBGM

New year, same challenges for businesses wanting to succeed in the AI-driven economy of 2025 ➡️ Organisations must embrace a holistic approach to reskilling and upskilling their workforce, combining technical expertise with strategic thinking and adaptability.  This is the message from a recent Accenture report into AI driven economic growth, and further indication of why businesses need to prioritise upskilling and developing loyal staff, in addition to injecting emerging talent into teams, to truly compete. [Read about Accenture report here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/eEyT_npc] Sparta Global is all about matching the skill to the need; reskilling people with outdated skills, introducing rapidly evolving tech capability, and making the most our of your workforce. Contact us today to discuss you skills mismatch and how we can support: 👩💻 Hiring, training, and deploying emerging talent across critical business and technology skills 👨🏼💼 Skilling-up your current workforce in evolving tech 👨🏼🔧 Building bespoke teams for new projects Contact us today | https://lnkd.in/dxSvBGM

As 2024 comes to a close, we want to wish you Happy Holidays and thank you for your support this year ✨ Our Spartans 🚀 thank you for hard work and determination. We present an opportunity to kickstart a career in tech, but this is a chance that has to be taken. Your commitment to continuously learning and developing in the Academy, and making a real business impact on client assignment, does not go unnoticed. Our client partners 👏 by working with Sparta Global this year you have championed diverse, emerging talent and given people access to incredible career opportunities that they may have not otherwise been able to access. Thank you for your continued support. And to our people advocating for our Spartans ➡️ thank you for hiring, training and developing a workforce of future technology leaders. --- 👇 Some of our highlights from the past year 👇 🏆 Winning a 2024 King's Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity 🥇 Achieving an EcoVadis Gold Rating for Sustainability 🚀 Launched our third EqualTech Report; “Social Impact Business is Smart Business” - https://lnkd.in/exFxsCiN 📈 Launched Sparta ImpACT - https://lnkd.in/eS64RW-m 👩💻 Included in the 2024 E2E100 Job Creation Track in association with The Independent 🏆 Winning a 2024 Tech Impact Award for Best Economic Impact 📁 Launched our new Business Solutions function

Our first December Spartan of the Month - Meet Sibel! 👋🏆 Despite no programming experience, Sibel Hassan pursued Software Engineering at University and fell in love with software development. Joining our Java Test Automation programme and Athena Academy soon after in 2024, she gained essential skills and confidence to take her career to the next level. Now a Test Engineer in the public sector, Sibel leads a migration project, tackling everything from API testing to automation. Named Spartan of the Month for December, we asked Sibel about her experience in tech so far and how it feels to a be a woman in tech. Read Sibel's blog here 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/e7jpzJZz