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Work Experience
at Purple Frog
If you're looking for work experience at
a leading Microsoft Data Analytics consultancy in Telford
and want to explore Data Science, Software Engineering,
and more, keep reading.

Please note that we are already at capacity for work experience this year.
Last updated: 29/04/2026

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Currently, we are only accepting work experience placements from Year 12/13 students in the Telford & Wrekin and Shropshire area.

We appreciate a proactive approach. Tell us why you want to work with us and give us plenty of notice so we can plan accordingly! If you would like to get in touch about work experience, strictly all enquires can be emailed to jobs@purplefrogsystems.com

More about Purple Frog Systems:

Purple Frog Systems, based in Telford, is a Microsoft Data Analytics consultancy serving multinational clients across sectors like finance, retail, aerospace, and logistics. Our team of 20+ consultants operates from our head offices on Hadley Park East.

We specialise in designing and architecting enterprise data analytics systems, including implementing Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, we present on these topics globally and help organize Europe’s largest Microsoft Data conference, SQLBits. We also host a monthly Data Platform Group.

Route to a profession in the data industry

  • Why study Maths? It underpins and is a foundation of key areas like Python, Data Analytics, and Machine Learning.
  • Pathways for girls into tech. We are dedicated to encouraging more girls into tech and actively support STEM and career events. There are many charities in our community dedicated to this cause. For example, Girls Who Code.
  • Not all jobs are technical. Not all jobs in tech involve coding. For instance, at Purple Frog Systems, we have specialists in Digital Marketing, Finance, HR, and Project Management. These roles are crucial as they ensure the smooth operation of our business, each contributing in their unique way to our overall success.

What we look for: We seek individuals with the right attitude who enjoy solving puzzles and are eager to learn. We’ll provide all the necessary training and support.

Possible careers:

  • Data Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Machine Learning

Relevant subjects:

  • Computer Science
  • Maths
  • Physics
  • Business Studies

We offer apprenticeships and will also consider T-levels.

Strictly all enquires on email to jobs@purplefrogsystems.com

Useful work experience links:

It is worth considering virtual work experience. Many companies post about virtual work experience opportunities on LinkedIn or their websites. Some examples you could try are:

https://barclayslifeskills.com/i-want-virtual-work-experience/school/virtual-work-experience/

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/education-skills/schools

https://www.speakersforschools.org/experience/

https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk/

https://www.youthop.com

https://careerready.org.uk/what-we-do/virtual-work-experience

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/work-experience-and-internships/virtual-work-experience

https://www.s4snextgen.org

https://www.capgemini.com/gb-en/careers/capgemini-work-experience-information-2026/ (Applications open in November each year)