Futures Gap Year Placement Scheme - Technical

Introduction

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.

Please apply using the application form via

• Roles will be open for applications from Friday 14th February to Friday 20th February 2026
• Expected start dates in June and July 2026

Our Futures Gap Year Scheme is a 12‑month paid placement designed to give you a real taste of what it’s like to work in a global company. It’s the perfect way to explore your interests, build confidence and understand what you might want to do next.

• experience corporate life first‑hand
• try different types of work and discover what you enjoy
• build personal and professional skills that employers look for
• learn about the careers of the future, including business, technology and digital roles

This programme is ideal if you’re unsure about your next step. Whether you’re considering an apprenticeship, university or something completely different, we’ll help you explore your options and understand what suits you best. No deep coding skills needed — just curiosity, logical thinking and an interest in modern tech. Throughout the year you’ll forge meaningful connections, expand your network, interact with diverse teams, clients and leaders, each bringing a unique perspective to the table.

We have a large community of mentors and coaches to guide you, offer constructive feedback and support your development.

• Explore how clients use systems, tools or applications
• Help gather requirements and understand technical needs
• Support simple analysis, testing or problem‑solving tasks
• Join workshops, brainstorming or agile activities
• Suggest ways technology could improve processes or experiences
• The exact work will depend on the project — but you’ll be supported at every step.

• Experience working with consulting and technical teams
• Exposure to modern tools, platforms and tech thinking
• A collaborative, supportive environment
• A clearer sense of whether a tech‑focused consulting path suits you

If you’re excited by problem‑solving, modern tech and learning by doing, we’d love to see your application.

• Salary £25,000 per annum
• Holiday allowance: 25 days + public holidays
• IBM Rewards, Enjoy discounts and benefits at high‑street shopsits at high‑street shops

• 5 x GCSE's Grade 4-9 (or equivalent) including English and Maths
• 2 Years Further Education completed (A Level or equivalent)
• Live within a commutable distance of your base location (London or Manchester) as you will be required on site for a minimum 3 days per week.
• Eligible to work in the UK full time for the duration of your internship (no visa sponsorship available)

• Curious about how organisations run and how problems get solved
• Adaptable, open‑minded and happy jumping between tasks
• Clear communicator who asks questions and shares ideas
• Collaborative, positive and eager to learn quickly
• Interested in consulting and excited to explore different areas
• Coding knowledge is welcome but not required