Academy at Hippo

Our Academy is a dynamic learning programme that offers content tightly aligned to your future role so that learning programs meet real and relevant needs; we will introduce you to the tools and techniques needed to thrive as a Hippo consultant.

Our step-by-step process helps us understand who you are, how you’ll fit into our team and how far your potential could take you at Hippo. As well as allowing you to find out whether you feel the role and Hippo are right for you

Firstly apply directly or via one of our approved partners. Please take the opportunity to tell us who you are, your education and your experience. We review every application thoroughly, so we encourage you to provide accurate and thorough information.

We also offer an option for you to record a 2-minute video to allow you to enhance your application by showcasing your personality and interest in the role you are applying to, our company and culture.’

The second step will be an initial phone call with one of our recruiters to discuss the role in more detail and assess if this is a good match for your skills, experience, and aspirations.

The next stage is an assessment event where you will be interviewed, participate in group exercises and provide a presentation. If your final stage assessment is successful, we’ll offer you an opportunity to join our growing team, and your exciting journey as part of the Hippo herd begins.

On a day-to-day basis, you’ll be working alongside a variety of clients to identify opportunities for operational improvement and then plan and implement the changes that need to happen to solve the problem.

Our philosophy is to ensure the user is at the core of everything we do through research, design and delivery. Collaborating with us means embracing a digital-first strategy with people-first design, which will genuinely create lasting change and positive impact.

We apply an agile service design approach to solving our clients’ problems, using technology to enable change.

Hippo is a full-service digital consultancy working in the public and private sectors and takes an end-to-end approach from Discovery to Delivery. We have roles including content designers, user researchers, business analysts, delivery managers, developers and everything in between.

What makes Hippo so special is our people and the relationships we build


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“Being a Hippo is amazing; everyone is so passionate about what we do. Each day brings its own exciting problem to solve, and I get to work amongst some of the best people in the industry. I look forward to Mondays at Hippo.”

Lydia Teebay
Senior UX Designer

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“What makes Hippo unique is its ability to focus on the individuals whilst retaining an inclusive team atmosphere. Hippo's collective strength leads to diverse and interesting project opportunities and a one-of-a-kind workplace!”

Harry Ettridge
Senior Business Analyst

“I enjoy working at Hippo because you’re completely trusted to use your experience and skills, but there’s still a really supportive culture for when you do need support or advice.”

Rachel Abbott
Senior User Researcher

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“Working at Hippo is a wonderful experience; I've developed my skills as a developer while also constantly learning about other disciplines. The general community and support from others make Hippo an amazing place to work."

Amelia Collins-Patel
Software Engineer

"Hippo has given me a space to develop and grow. It's a place to have fun while working on projects that feel like they add value to the world. I'm so proud of my team and the great people I get to spend time with every day.

Heather Paxton
UX Designer

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We are always on the lookout for talented people to work with us on a range of exciting projects.