Introduction IBM is a leading global technology company that helps organisations transform their businesses with innovative solutions and expertise. We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual to join our Consulting business as a Junior Management Consultant Apprentice in our Public Sector. You will be working 4 days a week at IBM on a client facing project. You will also spend one day a week studying for your Junior Management Consultant apprenticeship on IBM's OFSTED Outstanding apprenticeship programme. Your role and responsibilities - Project Support: Assist management consultants in the delivery of projects, including data collection, analysis, and reporting. - Client Engagement: Build relationships with clients and understand their business needs and challenges. - Data Analysis: Analyse and interpret complex data to identify trends and insights that inform business decisions. - Solution Development: Develop and implement solutions to client problems, including process improvements and technology implementations. - Communication: Communicate complex ideas and recommendations to clients and stakeholders through effective written and verbal communication. - Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, to deliver projects and meet client needs. - Learning and Development: Participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge in areas such as artificial intelligence,, consulting methodologies, and technology trends. - Commercial Awareness: Develop an understanding of commercial principles and practices. You will be working within the Consulting Public Sector. We want to build your experience across the full variety of public sector accounts, including healthcare, defence and local government. You will be following in the footsteps of apprentices who have already progressed to senior roles. Your apprenticeship: IBM is an OFSTED Outstanding Employer provider. You will complete IBM's Junior Management Consultant apprenticeship programme, involving in-person and online training courses, Action Learning Sets, digital badges and the support of your own dedicated career manager. Your Junior Management Consultant apprenticeship will provide you with skills and knowledge in the following areas: The business environment, management consultancy, finance, project management, communication, team working, business analysis, client relationship building, personal management, IT technical capabilities, report writing. Competitive Benefits Package: - Competitive Starting Salary: £26k - Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days per year - Flexible Benefits: including healthcare and other perks - IBM Rewards: Enjoy discounts and benefits at high-street shops and cinema Required technical and professional expertise - All our apprenticeships are office based (if not on a client site) a minimum of 3 days a week, these are NOT remote roles. You need to live within commutable distance to one of our locations. - Expected locations: Manchester, London, and Hursley (near Winchester). - You will need to be mobile as all our apprenticeship roles will be client focused, and you may find yourself working at client sites or other IBM locations which could require extensive travel and staying away from home during the week. - Valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England - Roles require eligibility for Security Clearance. - You must be authorised to work in the UK without sponsorship. - Maths & English GCSE or equivalent (level 4 or above.). (We may request a certificate of equivalency which it is your responsibility to provide.) - Completed Further Education before starting at IBM - You cannot have already started or completed an apprenticeship or university course in a similar area. You don't need to be studying technology, computer science or STEM subjects but you must have a keen interest and passion in technology. We're seeking talented individuals who are curious about Tech. Start dates for 2025 We are looking for Apprentices who will start on the 6th of October 2025, with a 2-week induction - please note we cannot make any exceptions to this start date. We recommend you apply as soon as possible as our apprenticeship opportunities are very popular and we will close for applications as soon as we have sufficient candidates. Please make sure to attach a CV to your initial application form. If you are selected to proceed to the next stage of our selection process, you will receive an email requesting you submit an application form within 48 hours, so please make sure to monitor your email! Preferred technical and professional experience None IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.