Maria Sarwar, Talent Executive 

Ilyas Sagar-Ouriaghl

Freddie Pascoe, Employer Brand Coordinator

Paige Rinke, VP People & Talent 

Lucinda Morgan

Janika Cook

Razvan Spatariu

Ayla Kelly

Jacob Collins

Theo Oulton

Adrianne Morrison, Programme Lead

Adam Harris, Data Fellowship Coach

Jay Mitchell

Vasilis Konstantinides, Chair of the LGBTQ+ ERG

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Dan Turner

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Chloe Gale

Team Multiverse

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Katie Allner is Head of B2B Marketing at Multiverse.
Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

Katie Allner

Euan Blair is founder and CEO of Multiverse.
Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

Euan Blair

Charlotte Abrahamson is Senior Community Manager at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

Charlotte Abrahamson

Siobhan Randell is Senior Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

Siobhan Randell

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Gordon MacRae

Alisa Voitika is B2B Marketing Manager at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

Alisa Voitika

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Afua Laast is Early Talent Executive at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

Afua Laast

Georgina Hewison is B2C Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

Georgina Hewison

Alex Hopley is Content Manager at Multiverse. Multiverse is a tech startup on a mission to create a diverse group of future leaders by building an outstanding alternative to university and corporate training. Multiverse works with over 300 businesses, helping them embrace digital transformation, close skills gaps and develop a diverse talent pipeline. Apprentices benefit from one-to-one coaching, applied learning, and a community of social, networking and leadership opportunities.

Alex Hopley

Naomi Coutinho

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Michael Mander Adm

Alex Barnicoat

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Cat McCormack

Sachin Goyal

Chris Royle, Enterprise Account Executive

Rubina Begum, Tech Talent Partner 

 Steve D'Souza, Software Engineering Manager

Libby Adams is a Data Manager at the NHS and is currently completing a Data Fellowship apprenticeship at Multiverse.

Libby Adams

Karoline Lende, Software Engineer 

The age of AI is officially here and the business landscape is changing fast. Keeping pace with these technological innovations is a formidable challenge: but failing to act now could cost you.


Why it’s time to prepare for the AI revolution

Multiverse welcomes General Manager Asha Aravindakshan to drive US growth

We are thrilled to have boosted our leadership team with the appointment 

, who joined this month as US General Manager to drive our continued growth in America.


Multiverse welcomes General Manager to drive US growth

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With a topic like artificial intelligence (AI), there’s a lot to take in. It’s good, bad, and even a little scary — all at the same time. The one certainty is that it will fundamentally change the way we work.

Future-proof your career with Multiverse's AI Jumpstart module

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Today we are excited to appoint Gary Eimerman as our Chief Learning Officer. Gary is a tested leader in applied learning and will take charge of ensuring apprentices have access to a world-leading learning experience that enables them to transform their careers.

Announcing our new Chief Learning Officer: Gary Eimerman

Every company is a data company. With terabytes upon terabytes of data to interpret, business leaders across industries are under increasing pressure to build a thriving data culture.


3 steps to overcome data silos

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In our Go-To-Market function at Multiverse, we pride ourselves on our development-centric culture. The crown jewel is that we operate a meritocracy and only promote from within the current team. This gives Enterprise Account Executives (EAE) a clear pathway to work towards, while learning from leaders who know what success at Multiverse looks like.

Why joining Multiverse’s Go-To-Market Team was the best move for my sales career

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The launch of tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney and Bard have shown us all the potential Artificial Intelligence (AI) has to be a significant disruptor to our lives. If it feels like we’re on the precipice of a huge shift, it’s because we are: AI is here to stay.

Introducing AI Jumpstart: A new AI fundamentals course available to all Multiverse apprentices 

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Multiverse has moved! This week, we opened two new offices: our new US headquarters in New York, and our new UK headquarters in London.

Multiverse opens new US and UK headquarters in New York and London

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Mentoring provides a valuable platform for personal and professional growth, offering a wealth of benefits for anyone looking to progress in their career. By engaging in a mentorship relationship, you can gain access to guidance, support, and expertise from experienced professionals who have walked the path before you.

What are the benefits of mentoring? 

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We are working to create a diverse group of future leaders both inside and outside the business. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), we empower employees to take on paid roles that contribute to our company culture by leading Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Employee Resource Group spotlight: Black @ Multiverse

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OTJ time stands for ‘Off the job’ time and is a requirement for your apprenticeship. To meet the apprenticeship standard, you must complete 80% learning ‘on the job’ at work and 20% of the time ‘off the job’ completing your apprenticeship any activities that go with it. OTJ needs to be formally logged with evidence to show completion of any relevant activities and completed within working hours. In this article, we’ll share examples of OTJ you could complete and top tips to help you stay on track during your apprenticeship.

What is OTJ and how do I complete it during my apprenticeship?

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Digital transformation isn’t a single project with a clear beginning and end. Rather, in today’s digital economy, it’s the central evolving component of your business strategy.

Digital transformation checkpoint: The questions leaders should be asking themselves

Peppa Wise joined Multiverse as an Enterprise Account Executive in 2019 after a successful sales leadership career at Darktrace and SenseOn. Peppa has rapidly risen through the ranks at Multiverse, from Account Executive to Regional Director, Area Vice President and now Vice President within 4 years. Throughout this blog, Peppa shares insights into her career journey, leadership style and motivations.


Presenting Peppa Wise: from Account Executive to VP of Go-To-Market in 4 years 

We caught up with Adam Harris, a Data Fellowship coach here at Multiverse, to discuss his career journey, and how this has impacted his role as a coach. We dig into the transferable skills and routes to success that he has harnessed in this transition.

From civil engineering to coaching: Becoming a Multiverse Coach

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Your curriculum vitae (CV) shows recruiters who you are and why you’re an excellent fit for their job vacancy. As it’s your first chance to grab their attention, you must make it count. A CV template can help you make a positive first impression and boost your chances of reaching the interview stage.

How to create a CV: Tips and CV template 

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We recently held our second hackathon. The first one was described in 

. Whilst it would be easy to just point at all the cool stuff we built, I’d like to use this post to discuss the business value that we generated, and to make a case for how and why you should try this at your organization.

Multiverse Hackathon 2: Making the business case for a Hackathon

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At Multiverse, we know that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to attracting and retaining top talent. As part of this commitment, we have recently undergone a thorough process to improve and update our benefits, and solidify our benefits principles.

Introducing our new benefits principles: Better benefits for a better workplace

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Imagine a world where your everyday work is genuinely changing lives. At Multiverse, we're creating a more equitable and effective pathway into tech careers for people from a diversity of backgrounds - driving improved access and creating better businesses. In this blog, we'll share exactly why joining Multiverse now, at scale-up stage, will be one of the most rewarding decisions of your career.


Transitioning from Big Tech to Multiverse

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We are working to create a diverse group of future leaders both inside and outside the business. As part of our extensive diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work, we empower  employees to take on paid roles that contribute to company culture by leading ERGs. 

Employee Resource Group Spotlight: LGBTQ+ @ Multiverse

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Trusts and other healthcare bodies within the NHS are launching Data Academies — to upskill staff across roles in the data skills needed to improve patient outcomes.

NHS Data Academies launched in training push

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Atkins Global, a world-leading design, engineering and project-management consultancy, will launch a range of data apprenticeships in its Transportation team, in a drive for skills.

Atkins Global launches apprenticeships to improve use of data

My name is Laura and I’m currently 5 months into my apprenticeship with Multiverse, studying the digital business accelerator. In this article I’ll explore my apprenticeship journey thus far and the steps I made that landed me in my current apprenticeship role.

My apprenticeship expectations vs reality: Laura's story

Data jobs are popping up everywhere and you might think that it’s an easy, accessible industry to transition into as a result. Data experts are in high demand and the skills needed to become one are niche. The good news is, there’s lots of ways to upskill data and get involved in the community.

Open the door to data: A how-to guide

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Even before we faced the challenging talent landscape, employers were beginning to recognise the full weight of a modern entry-level hiring strategy.

5 ways professional apprenticeships elevate your entry-level hiring

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The three or four years of learning that traditional higher education provides is not enough to establish or sustain a multi-decade career.

Why we believe the future of learning is working

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Multiverse has an exceptional work-from-abroad policy that allows employees to work remotely for up to 45 days per year outside of their home country. 

My experience working from abroad in California

Leaving school can often be a strange experience for young people, this experience can be even stranger in the midst of a pandemic.

The transition from school to my career: Salvatore's story 

We asked Adrianne Morrison, a leader in our Data Literacy programme, our most commonly asked questions from our Coach interviews. Adrianne shared her perspective as a leader, and as someone who has been a Multiverse Coach herself. Find out what she had to say.

Frequently Asked Questions: Becoming a Multiverse Coach

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Is your people strategy falling short of your business strategy? 

Are professional apprenticeships the missing link in your people strategy?

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Interviews can be nerve-wracking, but preparing for them should allow you to tackle them with confidence. At Multiverse, we are trying to do things differently. Find out more about how our hiring process works, as well as tips and tricks to give you the best chance of success.

What to expect from a Learning interview process at Multiverse

Our new CPTO, Ujjwal, alongside the Multiverse and Eduflow logos

Today we’re excited to share our latest investment in technology, by teaming up with innovative EdTech company, Eduflow, and appointing Ujjwal Singh as our Chief Product and Technology Officer.

Multiverse Tech: Multiverse joined by EduFlow and hires CPTO

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Mental Health Awareness Week is an annual campaign led by the Mental Health Foundation in the UK. Its primary aim is to encourage open conversations about mental health, reduce stigma, and promote positive mental wellbeing for everyone.

Mental Health Awareness Week: creating balance at Multiverse

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GXO Logistics, Inc. the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, announced today that it is partnering with Multiverse, a world-class training and coaching company, to launch a Data Academy to further increase data literacy and drive efficiency across the GXO organization, while providing a clear and rewarding career path for employees.

GXO partners with Multiverse to launch a data training academy

A career as a Business Analyst might suit you if you're a natural problem solver and want to work in tech, but how do you know it’s right for you? To help you decide, we'll answer key questions like:

What is a Business Analyst and is it the right career for you? 

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How much you earn as a Data Analyst depends on your experience level, location and expertise. But the typical Data Analyst salary is above average for full-time employees in the UK. To top it off, you could earn upwards of £65,000 as you advance through your career.

Data Analyst salary in the UK: How much can you make?

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 programme to provide fully-funded data upskilling for service leavers, as well as the families and spouses for veterans or those still serving.

Veterans Data Accelerator: Data upskilling to turbo-charge prospects for the veteran community

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Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation have partnered with Multiverse, to launch a new apprenticeship programme where successful candidates will gain professional qualifications alongside to support their critical work to increase digital inclusion across the UK.

Virgin Media O2 and Good Things Foundation partner with Multiverse

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 currently have a skills gap or expect to have one in the next few years. 

5 ways to deliver skills transformation at scale

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Mars, Incorporated, the multinational confectionery and pet food business, will expand its Data and Digital Apprenticeships offering for staff following a boost in efficiency.

Mars expands digital apprenticeships following efficiency boost

Enterprise businesses across all industries are striving to be more data-driven, to drive growth, unlock strategic goals and retain a competitive edge. 

Unleashing the power of data through upskilling at Jaguar Land Rover 

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We’ve reported on our gender pay gap for 2022. In the UK, our mean gender pay gap is -0.2% and our median gender pay gap is 3.7%.

Reporting our Gender Pay Gap 2022 

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Our mission is to create a diverse group of future leaders.

Multiverse releases 2023 Impact Report

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I left school in 1995 with more suspensions on my record than qualifications. This put me off formal education until the age of 45. My fear of learning was so embedded, I never even got my driving license.

Starting education again at 45 on an apprenticeship

Channel 4 apprentice, Amy Ruffhead answers our questions on breaking into the media industry through an apprenticeship.

How I got a job in the media industry on an apprenticeship

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Cisco today announced its training partnership with Multiverse to fund and tailor professional apprenticeships for employees in its partner ecosystem in the Greater Manchester area. The Tech Talent Accelerator programme will focus on business-critical skills in digital transformation and data analytics, helping to accelerate digital careers in the region.

Cisco and Multiverse join forces to accelerate tech talent in Greater Manchester

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If you’re considering a career in software engineering, you’ve likely asked the big question: How much do Software Engineers make? The average Software Engineer salary in the UK is higher than in most other professions, you could earn anywhere from £30,000-£178,000.

Average Software Engineer salary in the UK: How much can you make? 

Data analytics is one of the most promising fields of work. Most businesses today are drowning in raw data. Companies have learned how to collect data, but most of them still don’t know how to make the most of it. That’s where data analysis methods come in.

Beginner's guide to data analysis methods

There seems to be a misconception surrounding apprenticeships that they’re only for young people straight out of school.

Starting your career again at 30 on an apprenticeship

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At Multiverse, we know that our people are our greatest asset and we're committed to attracting and retaining the very best talent. We recognise the importance of empowering our employees to balance work and home life by offering flexibility. Two Multiversers, Lara Thompson (Software Engineer) and Rosanna Leslie Melville (Customer Success), share their experience of using our Working Aboard policy to explore Kenya.

When we used Multiverse’s Working Abroad Policy to travel around Kenya

I never intended to do an apprenticeship. I didn’t even know you could do one at the age of 47, but it turns out you’re never too old for an apprenticeship.

Doing an apprenticeship in your 40s

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With tuition fees costing up to £9,250 per year, the demand for alternatives to university is rising. Fees aside, more young people want to start their careers sooner rather than later and increase job security.

8 alternatives to university

With an apprenticeship, you can earn while you learn, get real-world experience and build a meaningful career in an industry you love. Knowing the different apprenticeship levels and options can help you choose which apprenticeship is right for you.

A guide to apprenticeship levels and how to choose the right one for you

, only 26% of workers in the tech industry are women. What's more, according to the

, less than 17% of engineers in the UK are women. So it’s clear that we still need to talk about women in tech.

Why we still need to talk about women in tech

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Resources

Opinions from Maria Sarwar, Talent Executive

What to expect from a Learning interview process at Multiverse