Associate Management Consultant Apprentice (Public Sector)

Are you ready to kickstart your career and make a difference? Join us and be part of a dynamic team where you can grow, learn, and contribute to exciting projects! Your work in the public sector will have a real impact on the lives of UK citizens. We are looking for candidates for our Associate Management Consultant apprenticeship. We have roles available starting in June 2027 and November 2027.,

• Project Planning: Help plan and coordinate project activities, managing timelines and risks to ensure success.
• Client Engagement: Build relationships with clients and understand their business needs and challenges.
• Data Analysis: Analyse and interpret complex data to understand how clients' organisations operate, what their challenges are and how they can improve through technology.
• Solution Development: Develop and implement solutions to client problems, including process improvements and technology implementations.
• Developing Business Cases: Learn how to analyse costs and benefits to support important decisions.
• Communication: Communicate complex ideas and recommendations to clients and stakeholders through effective written and verbal communication. Make recommendations, based on your analysis, in reports or presentations.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather information and support collaborative decision-making.
• Supporting Change Initiatives: Apply structured approaches to help organisations implement new processes or ways of working.
• Using AI and Digital tools: for collaboration, productivity, research, analysis, and solution development.
• Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, to deliver projects and meet client needs.
• Learning and Development: You will not only learn "hands-on" working for IBM clients. You will also participate in training and development programs to enhance skills and knowledge in areas such as artificial intelligence, consulting methodologies, and technology trends.
You will be working within the Consulting Public Sector. Our Consulting Public Sector provides opportunities to build experience across the 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: Associate Management Consultant IBM is an Employer Provider, rated Strong across all OFSTED categories. You will complete IBM's Associate Management Consultant apprenticeship programme, involving in-person and online training courses, Learning Exchanges, digital credentials and the support of your own dedicated early professional manager. Your Associate Management Consultant apprenticeship will provide you with skills and knowledge in the following areas: Applying Organisational and Commercial Understanding; Developing Insights through Research and Data Analysis; Managing Project Planning and Delivery; Contributing to Change and Solution Implementation; Managing Stakeholder Engagement and Communication; Applying Ethical, Inclusive and Responsible Consultancy Practice. On an IBM Apprenticeship programme, you will be working in an innovative, creative and exciting working environment. Our Apprentices span across different business units and there are opportunities for you both inside and outside of your role. We encourage early professionals to participate in networking, mentoring, learning and give back. You will have 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 and provides support along the way.


• All our apprenticeships require you to work from an IBM office or client site for a minimum of 3 days per week. These are NOT remote roles. You must live within commuting distance to one of the following locations: London, Hursley (near Winchester), Manchester or Farnborough.
• You will need to be flexible regarding work location and travel 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.)
• You must have completed sixth form education and exams at least 2 months before starting your apprenticeship.
• You cannot have already started or completed an apprenticeship or university course in a similar area.
We're seeking talented individuals who are curious about Tech. We welcome applications from candidates who have not studied technology, computer science or STEM subjects at sixth form level.

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences., IBM is a leading global technology company that helps organisations transform their businesses with innovative solutions and expertise. We are seeking highly motivated and ambitious individuals to join our Consulting business as an Associate Management Consultant Apprentice in the Public Sector. You will normally spend 4 days a week working on a client-facing project and one day per week studying for your apprenticeship. IBM's apprenticeship programme was rated 'Strong' in all areas by Ofsted in 2026.

Competitive Benefits Package:
• Competitive Starting Salary: £27k
• Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days per year
• Flexible Benefits: including healthcare and other perks
• IBM Rewards: Enjoy discounts and benefits for high-street shops, travel, dining, cinemas and other entertainment.
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