WHERE POTENTIAL BECOMES CAPABILITY
For people with the ambition and shared values to grow through real responsibility and structured development
Sequora Academy exists for people who want to build serious commercial capability, not just secure a placement.
If you are looking for quick exposure, light training, or a passive start to your career, Sequora may not be right for you.
If you are motivated by responsibility, structured development and long-term progression, and are willing to make a serious commitment, Sequora Academy offers a different path.
A different approach to early‑career development
Many early-career routes focus on classroom learning, informal development, or being “placed” and left to find your way.
Sequora Academy was created because these approaches are not designed to consistently build the judgement, confidence and credibility required to operate effectively in complex commercial environments.
At Sequora, development is deliberate, structured and taken seriously.
You will contribute in live roles from the outset, while being supported through a clearly defined development pathway designed to build capability that holds under pressure.
A serious development commitment
Sequora Academy is not a light-touch programme.
Academy members are typically expected to complete a formal apprenticeship, which may include a recognised professional qualification such as CIPS or equivalent.
This requires:
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Sustained effort alongside live delivery,
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Commitment to structured learning and assessment, and
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The discipline to balance work, study and development.
We are explicit about this because we believe professional capability should be built properly, not informally or by accident.
Working with your potential future employer from day one
Academy cohorts are commissioned by client organisations with a clear, explicit option to hire at the end of the programme.
This means:​
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You will be working in a real role,
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Within a real organisation,
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Alongside people who may become your future colleagues.
Client organisation hiring decisions will be based on proven performance, not promise alone.
The Academy allows both you and the organisation to make that decision with confidence.
What makes the Sequora Academy experience different.
Sequora Academy is a managed development environment, not a talent pool.
As an Academy member, you are:
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Deployed into real commercial or procurement roles,
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Supported by experienced practitioners,
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Developed through a structured pathway, and
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Expected to take increasing responsibility as capability grows.
Your development is not “on the side of the desk”.
It is treated as core work, with time, structure and support built in.
Opportunity, access and social mobility
Academy cohorts are commissioned by client organisations with a clear, explicit option to hire at the end of the programme.
We are conscious that opportunity is not always evenly distributed. Through the Academy, we choose to use our position responsibly, widening access while maintaining high expectations, structured support and clear standards.
Sequora Academy is open to people with the right attributes and values, regardless of background. Our role is to provide the structure, support and opportunity required for talent to develop and be judged fairly on performance.
What we look for in Academy Members
Sequora does not select purely on academic history or prior experience.
We look for people who demonstrate:
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Curiosity and analytical thinking
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Resilience and accountability
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Comfort with responsibility
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Integrity and professionalism
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Alignment with Sequora's values and those of our client organisations.
Commercial work requires judgement, trust and credibility.
These qualities matter as much as technical skill.
What you gain from the Academy
Sequora Academy is demanding, but it is also deeply supportive.
Over time, Academy Members build
Confidence grounded in real capability
Credibility in complex environments
Professional qualifications alongside experience
Judgement that transfers across roles and organisations
Hearing from our Academy Members
Real experiences from those who have grown through the Academy.
How to apply
Please follow the link to register your interest with the Academy.
Sequora Academy cohorts are designed around client need and development integrity, ensuring each member receives meaningful responsibility, support and opportunity.
Selection is competitive and based on:
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Attributes and potential,
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Values alignment, and
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Readiness to commit to a demanding development pathway.
If you are interested in joining a future cohort, we encourage you to register your interest and start a conversation.
A final note
Sequora Academy is an investment: by you, and by us.
We commit time, structure, professional support and opportunity to your development.
In return, we expect effort, integrity, curiosity and ambition.
If that feels right, we’d love to hear from you.