Uptree

Placement details

Location: London, Hursley (near Winchester), or Manchester
Start Date: 22 June 2026 or 12 October 2026
Salary: £27,000 per year plus benefits
Application Criteria: Completed Further Education (A-levels or equivalent), GCSE Maths and English grade 4+ (or equivalent), eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship, eligible for Security Clearance, living within commutable distance to one of the listed locations. Must not have already completed or started a similar apprenticeship or university course.
Key Skills: Strong communication, analytical thinking, teamwork, curiosity about technology, commercial awareness, adaptability
Application Deadline: 6 March (may close early)
How to Apply: Apply via Uptree by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page. You must complete the full IBM application form within 48 hours.

About the Opportunity

Kick-start your career in consulting with a global technology leader. As a Junior Management Consultant Apprentice at IBM, you’ll work four days a week on real client projects and spend one day studying towards your Junior Management Consultant Apprenticeship on IBM’s OFSTED Outstanding programme.

You’ll gain hands-on experience across public sector clients including healthcare, defence and local government, while developing technical, consulting and commercial skills.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support project delivery through data collection, analysis and reporting
• Build strong relationships with clients and understand their business challenges
• Analyse complex data to identify trends and insights
• Help design and implement solutions, including process and technology improvements
• Communicate ideas and recommendations clearly to clients and stakeholders
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results

This is an office-based, client-facing role (minimum three days per week on-site), with potential travel to client locations.

About the Company

IBM is a global technology and consulting leader, operating in more than 170 countries. With over a century of innovation, IBM helps organisations transform through hybrid cloud, AI and emerging technologies. The company is committed to developing emerging talent and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Learn more about IBM by visiting their Company Page.

Next Steps

Apply via Uptree by clicking ‘Apply’ at the top of this page. You will then need to complete IBM’s full application form within 48 hours. Applications close on 6 March but may close earlier due to high demand, so apply as soon as possible.

IBM is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds.