OCS was established in 1984, initially as a one-man operation and has flourished into one of the UK’s leading IT consultancies with over 60 full time permanent staff and a current turnover of £10M. OCS undertakes a variety of development projects for a multitude of Clients, for example: TATE, Taylor & Francis, The National Archives, Argos, G4S and Brinks to name a few.

The success of OCS is down to the people we employ. Our people are the key, which is why we demand the highest quality IT professionals. Along with strong technical skills OCS looks for ambitious, enthusiastic and committed people to help OCS make a difference to its clients.

Working for OCS – what to expect

Expect the unexpected!

OCS is a dynamic, fast paced IT Consultancy at the forefront of leading edge technology. OCS has a strategy and operational approach to keep pace with business and technological change. This enables OCS to develop and introduce leading-edge services, functioning in well defined technology areas enhancing your career development. Our specialist approach ensures that when clients call on the services of OCS, they are assured of receiving the highest quality of service and level of commitment.

Values & Ethics

• We are profitable, proven and are here to stay
• We acknowledge that our success is based upon our clients success
• We complete assignments and honour our obligations regardless of the effort or time required
• We are a team and must therefore be mutually supportive at all levels
• We are professional in the way that we work, act and behave
• We are all key to the company’s reputation – we employ and develop the best.

Working for an IT consultancy can be demanding and may involve working out of hours and you may be required to travel to client sites. OCS will give you all the support you need and the rewards for success are excellent, both intellectually and financially.

Graduate Recruitment Programme

OCS’ Graduate recruitment programme ensures your chosen career path is mapped out and you are given real projects for real clients within a Managed Service team environment with support from your colleagues.

In addition to academic abilities OCS looks for other qualities that you will need to be successful within OCS. You will need to be able to face the challenges of the constantly changing IT environment. Consultancy demands close liaison with clients as well as colleagues so it is essential that you have excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Key attributes include:

• Good team spirit
• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Flexibility of thought
• Aptitude for problem solving
• Enthusiasm for hard work
• Technical competence
• A keen intellect
• Desire to make a difference.

One thing is certain. A career at OCS will involve you working alongside people from all IT backgrounds across a wide variety of projects in many different businesses. You will be continuously developing – within your career and on a personal level. You will be working in an encouraging and open environment where everybody is approachable and your voice will be heard.

Your future with OCS is in your hands. We will treat you as an individual with your own unique goals. We will regularly assess your skills, experience, performance and ambitions working with you to ensure you achieve your aspirations.