IBM: Consulting Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship (Public Sector) 2027, London, Hursley, Manchester and In person placement

Placement details

Overview.

Location: London, Hursley (near Winchester), Manchester and Farnborough. You must live within commuting distance of one of these locations, as you will work from an IBM office or client site for at least three days a week.

Application deadline: Applications are open now and IBM will close them as soon as they have received enough applications, so we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible.

Start date: Monday 8th March 2027 or Monday 6th September 2027, followed by a two week IBM and university induction. IBM cannot make any exceptions to these start dates.

Salary: £27,000 per year, plus 25 days' holiday, flexible benefits including healthcare and IBM Rewards discounts at high street shops and cinemas.

Application criteria: To apply, you must:

• be predicted or have already achieved a minimum of 120 UCAS points, and be able to provide evidence of your predicted or achieved grades
• have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above, or equivalent
• have the right to work in England and be authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship
• be eligible for Security Clearance
• not have already started or completed an apprenticeship or university course in a similar subject
• be flexible about travel, as roles are client focused and may involve working at client sites or other IBM locations, which could mean staying away from home during the week

Some roles require you to have studied specific STEM subjects at sixth form level, but IBM also welcome applications from candidates who have not studied technology, computer science or STEM subjects.

How to apply: Apply directly through the IBM website by clicking 'apply now' at the top of the page.

After your initial application, you will have just 48 hours to complete IBM's full application form, and you must also complete a recorded video assessment by the stated deadline, so read IBM's step by step application guide before you start.

About the Consulting Digital and Technology Solutions Degree Apprenticeship.

This degree apprenticeship gives you the chance to join IBM Consulting and work on a Public Sector client facing project while studying for a Digital and Technology Solutions degree at one of IBM's university partners. You will spend 20% of your time studying, building a broad range of technical and business skills in areas including information systems, systems development, data, business organisations, project management and computer and network infrastructure, as well as modules in your technical specialism.

At IBM, you will gain experience across a wide variety of Public Sector accounts, including healthcare, defence and local government, following in the footsteps of apprentices who have progressed into more senior roles. You will have two managers supporting you, a task manager who works with you on your role and an early professional manager who helps you get the most out of your apprenticeship, and you will also have the chance to experience university life and meet apprentices from other organisations. In your role, you will:

• work with clients to understand their needs and recommend ways to improve their digital and technology capabilities
• develop and implement digital and technology solutions, including process improvements and technology implementations
• analyse and interpret complex data to identify trends and insights that inform business decisions
• communicate ideas and recommendations to clients and stakeholders in writing and in person
• collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver projects and meet client needs
• build skills in cloud platforms, data analytics tools, AI and agile ways of working

Specialism available.

IBM are recruiting for the following specialism in 2027. Please note that IBM decide on each apprentice's specialism based on business need.

Selection process.

1. Initial application: submit your application through the IBM website.
2. Full application form: complete within 48 hours of your initial application.
3. Recorded video assessment: complete by the deadline IBM give you.
4. Further stages: if successful you will be invited to an exploration session (assessment centre).

About IBM.

IBM is one of the world's largest technology and consulting employers, reinventing itself since 1911 and helping clients around the world through an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy. Many Fortune 500 companies rely on the IBM Cloud to run their business, and IBM pride themselves on being early adopters of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain.

IBM Consulting is IBM's consulting and global professional services business, offering strategy, experience, technology and operations services to some of the world's most innovative companies. IBM is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background.

Next steps.

Apply directly through IBM's website by clicking 'apply' at the top of this page!