Future Talent.
Future Skills.
Future Ready.
Born from our award-winning Nurture Programme and collaborations with top Data & AI universities, NextGen delivers a pipeline of motivated graduates powered by continuous mentorship, skills development, and real-world experience.
We don't just shape graduates, we elevate the careers of our future leaders! NextGen is more than just graduate recruitment - it’s a supported talent programme designed to connect businesses with the brightest graduate minds in data, AI, and digital innovation.
We provide organisations with flexible access to graduate talent, while giving graduates the tools, mentoring, and exclusive learning experiences they need to thrive from day one.
Traditional graduate schemes leave talent under-supported and businesses underwhelmed. NextGen changes that, building diverse teams with broad skills to transfer knowledge and build succession.
Graduate Talent. Supported, Skilled & Ready to Deliver Impact
“NextGen builds a robust pipeline of adaptable junior talent, embedding fresh perspectives and future-ready skills across your talent ecosystem.”
Head of NextGen
Fast Track the Impact with Graduate Data & AI Talent
Flexible engagement for employers.
Supported learning for graduates.
Proven results for both.
- Fixed, Transparent Pricing: For £5,000 per hire, you secure exceptional talent and 12 months of ongoing professional development and support - no hidden costs.
- Future-ready skills: Our graduate placements unlock exclusive access to workshops, webinars, and mentoring with award-winning data & AI leaders.
- Low-risk, high-impact: Benefit from motivated talent who are continuously upskilling and supported throughout their journey.
Unlock the power of early talent - supported, skilled, and ready to deliver.
For Business Impact
For Graduate Success
- Kickstart your career in data or AI within organisations who will support your continued growth.
- Learn from the best through exclusive masterclasses with industry-leading professionals.
- Grow with support from ongoing mentorship, peer networks, and career development.
Shape your future - NextGen is your gateway to designing the world we live in tomorrow.
We have a pipeline of MSc graduates with real-world experience
12 week Nurture placement at Royal College of Nursing:
It has truly been a rewarding and insightful experience, allowing me to work with real-world healthcare data and collaborate with experienced professionals. I’ve learned a great deal through this project, and it has definitely contributed to my growth and confidence as a data science student.
Pavithra Sankar
Jan 2025
12 week Nurture placement at Notting Hill Genesis:
It was an intensive, real-world challenge that spanned multiple teams, tools, and technologies. It tested my resilience, critical thinking, problem-solving, and patience. Looking back now, the amount of growth I’ve experienced in both skills and mindset is truly incredible. They weren’t just focused on getting the project done, they genuinely cared about our well-being.
Ezekiel Yohanna
Jan 2025
12 week Nurture placement at Royal College of Nursing:
It was truly a rewarding and enriching experience working on a real-time project alongside experienced professionals. The exposure has significantly helped me strengthen my skills and broaden my understanding of working with real-world data sets. I genuinely appreciate the support and guidance provided throughout the programme.
Punith Basaralu Sugegowda
Jan 2025
12 week Nurture placement at Haringey Council:
Working on a live data project provided me with real-world industry experience, honing both my technical and professional skills alongside a collaborative team of data professionals. It's been an essential step in launching my career in data. I'm excited about the next steps in my data journey and looking forward to applying the knowledge and skills I've gained.
Jamil Makawi
Jan 2025
Whether you’re a business looking for fresh talent or a graduate ready to launch your career, NextGen gives you the edge. Bring in a team member and build succession or onboard fresh thinking and additional capability into your project.
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About us
9 Years - from disruptors to data leaders
Nine years ago, Eden Smith was born from a bold vision. Jez Clark and Matt Smith saw an opportunity to disrupt a broken recruitment industry, creating a business that would do more than just place talent- it would empower organisations to lead with data. What began as a niche staffing business has since evolved into a full-scale data consultancy, supporting organisations across industries with expert consulting, staffing, and AI-driven solutions...
