Technical & Services Internship ; Placement

• Start date:
  
  Monday 5 July 2027
  * availability required for the full 3-week induction period
• Duration: 12 months
• Salary: £22,000
• Locations:
  Marlow & Manchester
  * relocation may be required depending on role location
• Application close: 30 November 2026
• Video Interview Deadline: 20 December 2026
• Virtual Assessment Centre: 16 February or 18 February 2027 (attendance at one date required)
• Final Interviews:
  March & April 2027

Our Internship Programme is designed for students like you - curious, driven, and ready to explore the world of technology. Over 12 months you'll gain hands-on experience, lead on real projects, make a genuine impact on our organisation and build skills that will set you apart after graduation.

Check out some of our intern blogs via this link to learn more about a placement year at Softcat:
Softcat Student Success Stories | Higherin

We've been building our in-house tech expertise year on year, as more clients turn to us for smart, value-adding tech solutions. From AI and Digital Workspace to Hybrid Infrastructure & Cyber Security, there's huge potential to grow your technical know-how and experience by helping us take our technology solutions to another level.

The departments in our Technical & Services area include Cyber Security, Asset Intelligence, Advisory, Architecture Services, Project Management, Professional Services, Governance, Resource Desk and Service Desk. Our past interns have worked in roles including Asset Intelligence Intern, IT Development Intern, IT Project Management Intern and MDL (Managed Device Lifecycle) Intern.

• Join a specialist team and take on meaningful responsibilities and duties
• Support technical projects and customer engagements
• Collaborate and engage across departments to deliver top-tier service
• Build key skills such as technical knowledge, communication, time management, prioritisation and organisation
• Work with other Softcat Interns on exciting group projects
• Learning about your team and department and how they contribute to Softcat's success

• A current undergraduate University student studying in the UK/Ireland in your penultimate year, with a Technology/IT based degree discipline
• Passionate about tech and eager to learn
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships externally and internally
• The ability to use your own initiative and work independently or as part of a team
• Demonstrate an alignment to our Softcat values & inclusive culture

We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you!

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home)
• Working flexible hours – flexing the times you start and finish during the day
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

Our process consists of four stages, Application >
One-Way Video Interview >
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