IBM: Associate Management Consultant Apprenticeship (Public Sector) 2027, London, Hursley, Manchester and Farnborough. 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 21st June 2027 or Tuesday 9th November 2027, followed by a two week induction. You will need to have no holiday booked for the month after your start date.

Salary: £27,000 per year, plus 25 days' holiday, flexible benefits including healthcare and IBM Rewards discounts on high street shopping, travel, dining, cinemas and other entertainment.

Application criteria: To apply, you must:

• have completed your sixth form education and exams at least two months before your apprenticeship starts
• 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 area
• 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

You don't need to have studied technology, computer science or STEM subjects at sixth form level, as IBM welcome applications from anyone who is curious about tech.

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, so read IBM's step by step application guide before you start.

About the Associate Management Consultant Apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship gives you the chance to join IBM Consulting and make a real difference to the lives of UK citizens through public sector projects in areas including healthcare, defence and local government. You will normally spend four days a week working on a client facing project and one day a week studying on IBM's own Associate Management Consultant apprenticeship programme, which was rated 'Strong' in all areas by Ofsted in 2026. Your training will include in person and online courses, Learning Exchanges and digital credentials, building your skills in organisational and commercial understanding, research and data analysis, project planning and delivery, change and solution implementation, stakeholder engagement and communication as well as ethical, inclusive and responsible consultancy practice.

You will follow in the footsteps of apprentices who have already progressed to senior roles at IBM, supported by two managers: 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. You will also have opportunities to get involved in networking, mentoring, learning and giving back. In your role, you will:

• help plan and coordinate project activities, managing timelines and risks
• build relationships with clients and understand their business needs and challenges
• analyse data to understand how clients' organisations work, what their challenges are and how technology can help them improve
• develop and implement solutions to client problems, including process improvements and technology implementations
• learn how to analyse costs and benefits to build business cases that support important decisions
• share your recommendations in reports and presentations, and facilitate workshops and meetings
• help organisations put new processes and ways of working in place
• use AI and digital tools for collaboration, research, analysis and solution development
• work with cross functional teams to deliver projects and meet client needs

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. Further stages: successful candidates with 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!

Apply link: https://ibm.biz/~SyF3LZ6Vt