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Register your interest in Internship positions at IBM University Placement and Futures Gap Year We invite you to register your interest to stay informed about internship opportunities and get a head start on your career journey with us. As an IBM Intern, you will work with the latest technologies and collaborate with team members to create real impact for our clients and the greater world. You will have the opportunity to bring innovative ideas forward, put your transferable skills to work, and develop and learn new skills that will support your career growth. Our Interns can complete roles within Consulting, Technology, HR, Marketing, Sales & Finance. Requirements Start Dates: June / July or August 2025 Expected Locations: London, Manchester, Winchester Positions require flexibility on travel to IBM and client sites. IBMers are expected to work at least 3 days per week in the office. Eligible to live and work in the UK for the duration of your internship without sponsorship by IBM University Placement Roles: Be on track for a 2:1 in your degree Have completed 2 years at university Require a 3 rd year in industry as part of your university course. Return to university to complete final year of degree once placement finishes. Futures Gap Year Students: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9 (incl. maths and English) Have completed 2 years of further education (A Level or Equivalent) Competitive Benefits Package: Salary: £22,500 Generous Holiday Allowance: 25 days per year IBM Rewards: Enjoy discounts and benefits at high-street shops and cinemas Register? To register interest in our intern roles, please select apply to job to submit your application details and CV. We'll notify you when applications open and roles are available. Being You IBM IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion for technology and are eager to drive innovation. Whatever your degree background we are interested in hearing from you. University Placement – on track for a 2:1 (or higher) in your Undergraduate Degree Futures Gap Year – 5 GCSEs grade 5-9 (inc. Maths & English) plus 2 years Further Education (A Level or Equivalent) We welcome curiosity…. You may have dived head-first into the world of tech, experimenting with new tools and technologies to solve complex problems. You may have used creative problem-solving skills in a part time job, volunteering or at school / college. We look for individuals with a passion for technology. You may have hands on experience, a certification, badge or relevant work experience. Other Relevant Job Details For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application. Introduction At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk. During your internship experience, you will have the opportunity to: • Work alongside a global community of 6000 interns and meet other IBMers during networking events, special team events and career development activities. • Grow your skills through a combination of education platforms, and receive career guidance from your manager, coach, and mentor to get everything you need to shape the start of your career • Learn about a client's industry, tackle new challenges, and learn about how their business and technology intersect • Participate on a consulting project or technology initiative and experience first-hand how we help transform our client’s business Wonder if IBM is the one for you? In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better. 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Are you ready to be an IBMer? About Business Unit IBM Corporate Headquarters (CHQ) team represents a variety of functions such as marketing, finance, legal, operations, HR, and more, all working together to solve some of the world's most complex problems, help our clients achieve success and build collaborative work environments for IBMers. About IBM IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world. Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

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