Futures Gap Year Placement: 12-Month Internship (Summer 2025 Start)

Introduction

Location: IBM York Road, London

Salary: £25,000

Are you contemplating university or eager to get some work experience helping you make decisions about your future career plans? Our Futures Gap Year scheme offers a unique opportunity to gain practical work experience within a dynamic consulting business for 12-Months.

You’ll find yourself in the heart of the fast-paced consulting world, collaborating with your colleagues on real-world projects. This role is more than just task-completion – it’s about growth and skill enhancement. You’ll develop core business skills, nurturing your professional and technical knowledge.

Over the course of the year, you’ll build relationships, engage with various teams, clients and leaders. Our extensive network of mentors and coaches is ready to provide guidance, feedback and support as you navigate this exciting journey. Your progress will be dual managed by a dedicated career manager and task manager, ensuring you’re on track to succeed. Join us, let’s shape your future and write a story of growth, learning and impact. Apply now using your latest CV.

Please Note

• Virtual Exploration Sessions for this role are planned for 27th and 29th May 2025. Please ensure you are available on these dates if applying.
• Start Dates are 17th July or 14th August 2025
  
  

Your Role And Responsibilities

Your primary responsibilities will sit within our consulting teams day-to-day operations, with a variety of roles available from supporting leadership through to working on some of our larger client accounts.

You’ll have the opportunity to explore IBM as a business, the different areas and responsibilities in our evolving landscape and discover your strengths and passions.

• Real world impact: Work alongside your IBM colleagues and our clients to resolve some of their most pressing challenges, leveraging the latest technologies.
• Tech Driven Culture: Immerse yourself in cutting-edge technologies such as AI, Cloud, and Quantum computing, driving business value.
• Endless Learning Opportunities: Access our comprehensive learning resources, plans and hands-on experiences to expand your skill set and deepen your expertise.
• Mentorship & Guidance: Benefit from dual management support, coaches, and mentors sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience.
• Community & Belonging: Become part of a community of Early Professionals united by a shared commitment to driving progress through technology
  
  

Preferred Education

None

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

We’re seeking individuals who excel in problem solving, networking, collaboration, time-management, communication and adaptability. You’ll also have a passion for technology, staying up to date with the latest technology trends, keeping abreast of the latest tools, methodologies and platforms. You explore and experiment with new technologies seeking ways to harness their potential.

You don’t need to have studied STEM subjects but bring a growth mindset and curiosity to everything you do.

This role is open to school leavers with 2 years of further education, eligibility criteria as per below:

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent (including English & Maths) at Grade C / 4 or above
• 2 Years Further Education (A-Level or equivalent)
• Right to work in the UK full time for the duration of your internship without sponsorship
  
  

Our Futures roles are office based, with a minimum of 3 days a week on site, these are NOT remote roles.

You need to live within commutable distance to our York Road, London office.

Roles may require eligibility for Security Clearance.

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

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