About the Programme
As an Associate Consultant, you’ll be a part of client-facing teams to help businesses change the way they work. We prioritize ongoing learning, development of professional and technical skills, and continuous personal growth, all grounded in a culture of coaching and continual professional development.
Our clients' technical and business needs are constantly evolving. We hire inspired, talented individuals eager to apply their knowledge and perspective to challenging work that evolves industries and our world.
Awards and Recognition
Feel supported
You will be assigned an Associates Manager, dedicated to guiding you through the early stages of your careers and providing knowledge, skills and pastoral care. You will also have a fellow Associate buddy offering informal support.
Build your skills
Upon joining, you will participate in an extensive induction. Throughout the programme, you will develop your skills as you gain experience on client projects. Ongoing training and development will allow you to upskill yourself for future challenges.
Be part of a community
You will become a part of our vibrant graduate community, whilst also building networks through different projects and teams. Opportunities to contribute are huge. As an IBMer, you will bring your whole self to work.
Be essential
IBMers help people and communities across the world to succeed and thrive, by bringing the best in talent and technology. You will work on projects across a variety of industries, creating opportunities and innovation that matters for the world.
Roles
Technology Consultant
Duration: Up to 2 years
Salary: £32,000
Entry Requirements: on track for a 2:1 in any degree discipline
Locations: London or Manchester
With excellent people skills, you will bridge the gap between users and technology. Designing and building innovative customer experiences; using real-time analytics and cloud technologies; bringing Cognitive to our clients; building mobile and web apps... That’s what you will do plus a whole lot more - reinventing the digital world of the future!
As part of the next generation of Technology Consultants, you will become one of IBM’s technology leaders: Solution Architects, Technical Programme Managers, Cognitive Architects, Digital experts, Senior Developers, Distinguished Engineers and Cloud leaders. As a Technology Consultant, you will have the opportunity to experience technology in different environments and see how it affects different industries.
Your future in consulting starts here!
Business Consultant
Duration: Up to 2 years
Salary: £32,000
Entry Requirements: on track for a 2:1 in any degree discipline
Locations: London or Manchester
As part of the next generation of Business Consultants you will work with our clients to solve specific business problems. With excellent people skills you will bridge the gap between users and technology. Understanding the client’s requirements and analysing their business and industry; advising them on best practice or recommended strategy; designing and delivering solutions… That’s what you will do plus a whole lot more! Reinventing business for the future.
Your future in consulting starts here!
Design Consultant
Duration: Up to 2 years
Salary: £32,000
Entry Requirements: on track for a 2:1 in any degree discipline
Locations: London or Manchester
As part of the next generation of multi-skilled Design Consultants, you will be designing intuitive services that delight the people using them, whilst making complex emerging technologies usable and useful to the world.
With excellent people skills, you will bridge the gap between users and technology. Combining IBM’s Enterprise Design Thinking with other design processes you will deliver tangible benefits, translating user needs into digital solutions.
Your future in consulting starts here!
Strategic Analytics Consultant
Duration: Up to 2 years
Salary: £35,000
Entry Requirements: on track for a 2:1 studying a numerical subject such as mathematics, engineering, economics, science or data science
Locations: London
As part of the next generation of Strategic Analytics Consultants, you will be working at the interface of consulting and analytics. You will use data science to enable organisations to make more intelligent decisions, use data to derive insight for clients and help to explain technical concepts using both strong communication skills and creative visualisation. Providing specialist analytics; business modelling support; benefits realisation; machine learning insight… That’s what you will do plus a whole lot more!
Your future in consulting starts here!
Technology Consultant
Technology Consultant
Duration: Up to 2 years
Salary: £32,000
Entry Requirements: on track for a 2:1 in any degree discipline
Locations: London or Manchester
With excellent people skills, you will bridge the gap between users and technology. Designing and building innovative customer experiences; using real-time analytics and cloud technologies; bringing Cognitive to our clients; building mobile and web apps... That’s what you will do plus a whole lot more - reinventing the digital world of the future!
As part of the next generation of Technology Consultants, you will become one of IBM’s technology leaders: Solution Architects, Technical Programme Managers, Cognitive Architects, Digital experts, Senior Developers, Distinguished Engineers and Cloud leaders. As a Technology Consultant, you will have the opportunity to experience technology in different environments and see how it affects different industries.
Your future in consulting starts here!
Business Consultant
Business Consultant
Duration: Up to 2 years
Salary: £32,000
Entry Requirements: on track for a 2:1 in any degree discipline
Locations: London or Manchester
As part of the next generation of Business Consultants you will work with our clients to solve specific business problems. With excellent people skills you will bridge the gap between users and technology. Understanding the client’s requirements and analysing their business and industry; advising them on best practice or recommended strategy; designing and delivering solutions… That’s what you will do plus a whole lot more! Reinventing business for the future.
Your future in consulting starts here!
Design Consultant
Design Consultant
Duration: Up to 2 years
Salary: £32,000
Entry Requirements: on track for a 2:1 in any degree discipline
Locations: London or Manchester
As part of the next generation of multi-skilled Design Consultants, you will be designing intuitive services that delight the people using them, whilst making complex emerging technologies usable and useful to the world.
With excellent people skills, you will bridge the gap between users and technology. Combining IBM’s Enterprise Design Thinking with other design processes you will deliver tangible benefits, translating user needs into digital solutions.
Your future in consulting starts here!
Strategic Analytics Consultant
Strategic Analytics Consultant
Duration: Up to 2 years
Salary: £35,000
Entry Requirements: on track for a 2:1 studying a numerical subject such as mathematics, engineering, economics, science or data science
Locations: London
As part of the next generation of Strategic Analytics Consultants, you will be working at the interface of consulting and analytics. You will use data science to enable organisations to make more intelligent decisions, use data to derive insight for clients and help to explain technical concepts using both strong communication skills and creative visualisation. Providing specialist analytics; business modelling support; benefits realisation; machine learning insight… That’s what you will do plus a whole lot more!
Your future in consulting starts here!
Your future in Technology Consulting starts here with the Graduate Employer of the Year!
IBM Services is one of the largest consulting services organizations in the world.
With excellent people skills, you will bridge the gap between users and technology. Designing and building innovative customer experiences; using real-time analytics and cloud technologies; bringing Cognitive to our clients; building mobile and web apps... That’s what you will do plus a whole lot more - reinventing the digital world of the future!
As part of the next generation of Technology Consultants you will become one of IBM’s technology leaders: Technical Business Analysts, IT Project Managers, Solution Architects, Technical Programme Managers, Digital Specialists, Cognitive Architects, Senior Developers, Distinguished Engineers and Cloud leaders.
In your first two years, you’ll move between different projects, partnering with a variety of household names and making a difference to everyday life. In a diverse team (IBM is big on diversity – look it up!), you will work with some of the world’s leading technology specialists in Digital, Cognitive and Cloud. Learning from their experience and working with cutting edge technologies, you will take on more challenges and responsibilities as you grow your career.
You may think Technology is all about coding but think again, it’s so much more! If you are bringing programming skills to the table when you join us, that’s fantastic, but if software development isn't your skillset rest assured, many roles will not require that background. You are not expected to have a full set of technical skills when you walk through the door. Whatever your background, our world-class training programme will support you in growing your technical and business knowledge. The most significant thing is that you possess a desire to learn and grow your skills.
From day one, you’ll join a dynamic Associates community. You can explore a vast array of inclusive organizations and programs that promote the IBM values of social and corporate responsibility. Living and working in a culture built on strong ethical values and business integrity, making a difference in the world.
You will have a dedicated Associates Manager giving you the confidence to make the very best of every opportunity and supporting your accelerated career growth. You will be empowered to become who you want to be.
Are you…
- Hungry to learn with a dream to expand your knowledge and improve your skills? Do you have a growth mindset?
- Passionate about technology and interested in the way technology is changing how the world works?
- Keen to work with people and thrive in a collaborative culture?
- Able to apply logic and analyse data to creatively solve problems?
- Excited by new challenges and seeking responsibility?
- Adaptable and able to understand different points of view?
- Happy to spend time away from home, working at client offices across the UK (and possibly further afield)?
- On track for a 2:1 in your degree in any discipline?
With IBM you will have the confidence to do your best work ever!
Your future in Business Consulting starts here with the Graduate Employer of the Year!
IBM Services is one of the largest consulting services organizations in the world.
As part of the next generation of Business Consultants you will work with our clients to solve specific business problems. With excellent people skills you will bridge the gap between users and technology. Understanding the client’s requirements and analysing their business and industry; advising them on standard methodology or recommended strategy; crafting and delivering solutions… That’s what you will do plus a whole lot more! Reinventing business for the future.
Rest assured, you are not expected to be the finished article when you walk through the door… Whatever your background, our world-class training programme will equip you with all the skills you need and develop your understanding of business and technology. We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate their passion and flare for technology, people who are willing, eager and self-motivated to understand the technical requirements of our clients.
In your first two years, you’ll move between different projects, partnering with a variety of household names and making a difference to everyday life. In a diverse team (IBM is big on diversity – look it up!) you will work with specialists at the top of their fields learning from their experience as you take on more challenges and responsibilities.
From day one you’ll join a dynamic Associates community. You can explore a vast array of inclusive organizations and programs that promote the IBM values of social and corporate responsibility. Living and working in a culture built on strong ethical values and business integrity, making a difference in the world.
You will have a dedicated Associates Manager giving you the confidence to make the very best of every opportunity and supporting your accelerated career growth. You will be empowered to become who you want to be.
Are you…
- Hungry to learn with a dream to expand your knowledge and improve your skills? Do you have a growth mindset?
- Passionate about the way technology is changing how the world works?
- Keen to work with people and thrive in a collaborative culture?
- Able to apply logic and analyse data to creatively solve problems?
- Excited by new challenges and taking on responsibility?
- Adaptable and able to understand different points of view?
- Happy to spend time away from home, working at client offices across the UK (and possibly further afield)?
- On track for a 2:1 in your degree in any discipline?
With IBM you will have the confidence to do your best work ever!
Your future in Design Consulting starts here with the Graduate Employer of the Year!
IBM Services is one of the largest consulting services organizations in the world.
As part of the next generation of multi-skilled Design Consultants, you will be designing intuitive services that both delight the people using them and make complex new technologies usable and useful to the world.
With excellent people skills you will bridge the gap between users and technology. Combining IBM’s Enterprise Design Thinking with other design processes you will deliver tangible benefits, translating user needs into digital solutions.
In your first two years, you’ll move between different projects, partnering with a variety of household names and making a difference to everyday life. In a diverse team (IBM is big on diversity – look it up!) you will work alongside senior designers, developers, scrum masters, analysts and business consultants. You will learn from their experience as you grow your career to become one of IBM’s design specialists of the future: Design Leads, Design Principles, Design Thinking Coaches, Distinguished Designers and many more.
Regardless of your speciality of Service, UX or Visual design, as a Design Consultant you will pick up skills across the design spectrum using state-of-the-art technologies to infuse excellent user-centred design into solutions.
Rest assured, you are not expected to be the finished article when you walk through the door… Our world-class training programme will equip you with all the skills you need and develop your understanding of design, business and technology.
From day one you’ll join a dynamic Associates community. You can explore a vast array of inclusive organizations and programmes that promote the IBM values of social and corporate responsibility. Living and working in a culture built on strong ethical values and business integrity, making a difference in the world.
You will have a dedicated Associates Manager giving you the confidence to make the very best of every opportunity and supporting your accelerated career growth. You will be empowered to become who you want to be.
Are you…
- Passionate about user-centred design and digital?
- Eager to change the way digital services are delivered to users?
- Able to demonstrate that empathy, research, analysis and a deep understanding of design is important in society today?
- Hungry to learn with a dream to expand your knowledge and improve your skills? Do you have a growth mindset?
- Do you have a growth mindset?
- Excited by new challenges and taking on responsibility?
- Adaptable and able to understand different points of view?
- Happy to spend time away from home, working during the week at client offices across the UK (and possibly further afield)?
- On track for a 2:1 in your degree in a design-related or relevant subject?
With IBM you will have the confidence to do your best work ever!
Your future in Strategic Analytics Consulting starts here with the Graduate Employer of the Year!
IBM Services is one of the largest consulting services organizations in the world.
As part of the next generation of Strategic Analytics Consultants, you will be working at the interface of consulting and analytics. You will use data to derive insight for clients and help to explain technical concepts using strong communication skills and creative visualisation. Providing specialist analytics; business modelling support; benefits realisation; machine learning insight… That’s what you will do plus a whole lot more. You will use data science to enable organisations to make more intelligent decisions.
In your first two years, you’ll move between different projects, partnering with a variety of household names and making a difference to everyday life. You will usually work as part of a small diverse team (IBM is big on diversity – look it up!) either with other consultants, data scientists, designers, architects and users or as the modelling specialist within a team of industry specialists.
You will develop your analytical and consulting skills as you work with state of the art technologies and subject matter experts, taking on more challenges and responsibilities as you grow your career.
You’ll have the opportunity to craft your own career path – whether that’s focussing on a particular industry or choosing to specialise in business or technical skills (including Machine Learning techniques, R, SQL, Python etc).
Rest assured, you are not expected to be the finished article when you walk through the door… Our world-class training programme will equip you with all the skills you need and develop your understanding of business and technology.
From day one you’ll join a dynamic Associates community. You can explore a vast array of inclusive organizations and programs that promote the IBM values of social and corporate responsibility. Living and working in a culture built on strong ethical values and business integrity, making a difference in the world.
You will have a dedicated Associates Manager giving you the confidence to make the very best of every opportunity and supporting your accelerated career growth. You will be empowered to become who you want to be.
Are you…
- Logical, mathematically able and curious?
- Keen to understand how businesses rely on data science to fuel their growth?
- Ready to help clients realise value through data and technology?
- Eager to work with people and thrive in a collaborative culture?
- Hungry to learn with a dream to expand your knowledge and improve your skills? Do you have a growth mindset?
- Passionate about technology and interested in the way technology is changing how the world works?
- Excited by new challenges and taking on responsibility?
- Adaptable and able to understand different points of view?
- Happy to spend time away from home, working at client offices across the UK (and possibly further afield)?
- On track for a 2:1 in your degree and studying a numerical subject such as mathematics, engineering, economics, science or data science?
With IBM you will have the confidence to do your best work ever!
Get ready to apply
We run our hiring process in a series of sprints, enabling us to process your application as quickly as possible. The roles will open for up to 1 week at a time, but roles will CLOSE as soon as we hit processing capacity, until the next sprint.
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Register Your Interest
Against the role you are most attracted to, for updates and email notifications of when the sprints will open.
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Get prepared
Get your CV ready and make sure you are familiar with the application process.
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Apply during the application window
The roles will open for up to 1 week at a time but will close, until the next sprint, as soon as we hit processing capacity. Be ready and quick to submit.
Application Process
We welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities, but there may be some restrictions if you cannot demonstrate that you have your own right to work within the UK. You should check you meet the criteria for people looking to work in the UK before you submit your application online. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration for more information. In limited circumstances we may be able to sponsor you to obtain the right to work.
Apply
5 minutes
Simply fill in your personal details, and upload your CV to receive a confirmation of application and access to testing.
Testing
1 hour in total
You will be automatically sent a link to our online testing platform.
Application Form
2 hours
You will be sent an online application form where we ask you five questions to supplement your CV and video footage. They are no secret so you can think about them ahead of time and have plenty of time to prepare.
Assessment Centre
half a day
Come and spend some time in an IBM office. You will participate in different exercises to test your skills.
Business Interview
1 hour
This interview is specific to the business area you have been matched to. It’s a chance for you to demonstrate you have done your research and have some understanding of what we do.
Here is how to make a great first impression
Highlight your achievements
Whether from an internship, university, volunteering experience, etc.
Try to quantify your experience
How big was the project? How long did it last, what were the results? Be specific about how you measure success from the achievement.
Keep it clear and concise
Be sure the formatting and font is consistent and be sure that your spelling is correct.
Make your point clearly
Don’t be vague, give detail but be succinct and specific.
Tell us what you did
We are interested in hiring you, not the people you worked with, so tell us your personal accomplishments.
What matters to you
We know about IBM, it’s about how IBM resonates with you that is important.
Spotlights
“ On my project the culture is amazing, we have a lot of best practices and methods that make it a great learning environment and help us produce high-quality work. Alongside this, it really helps that our team spends time after work together as it means we are a lot more open and relaxed with one another. ”
Liberty Jacklin, Associate Consultant
“ As I am at the start of my career, getting exposure to different roles has been really valuable in helping me to figure out what I do (and don't!) want to do in the future. Each project has been unique in terms of the role, location, team members, client and what is actually being delivered, and it is this variety that keeps the role exciting! ”
Lydia Hobson, Associate Consultant
“ As a graduate in IBM, you can expect to be stretched and challenged, yet the excellent mentoring and support you will get alongside really do provide a platform for you to succeed, impress and start building the career you want. ”
Oliur Rahman, Associate Consultant
“ On my project the culture is amazing, we have a lot of best practices and methods that make it a great learning environment and help us produce high-quality work. Alongside this, it really helps that our team spends time after work together as it means we are a lot more open and relaxed with one another. ”
Liberty Jacklin, Associate Consultant
“ As I am at the start of my career, getting exposure to different roles has been really valuable in helping me to figure out what I do (and don't!) want to do in the future. Each project has been unique in terms of the role, location, team members, client and what is actually being delivered, and it is this variety that keeps the role exciting! ”
Lydia Hobson, Associate Consultant
“ As a graduate in IBM, you can expect to be stretched and challenged, yet the excellent mentoring and support you will get alongside really do provide a platform for you to succeed, impress and start building the career you want. ”
Oliur Rahman, Associate Consultant
Benefits
World Class Graduate Training Programme
Highly competitive salary
Comprehensive flexible rewards scheme including private medical cover and pension
IBM Rewards - exclusive offers and discounts with the UK’s biggest retailers
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