About this role
💼 The Role at a Glance On our Technology Degree Apprenticeship (IT Consulting/ Project Management) Programme , you’ll help deliver impactful technology changes across a huge range of industries. Depending on your role, you could be doing anything from project managing the rollout of new AI tools to analysing complex budgets for our clients. This is an opportunity to play a key role in how technology is shaping the world. You don’t need technical skills.
In this role you’ll be utilising strong people skills, a curious mind and a real interest in the way technology is being used to shape the world. 🧭 Why Join Us We’re proud to be one of the World’s Best Workplaces™, with a culture built on care, inclusion and shared success. At Accenture, you’ll work with diverse teams, grow quickly, and be supported every step of the way. Whether it’s driving sustainability, advancing responsible AI, or creating meaningful change, we’re committed to doing business the right way, for people and the planet.
- When you join, you’ll start on a salary of £26,299 per year, plus you will receive a £2,000 completion bonus at the end of the programme.
- You will also have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future including: 25 days of vacation per year, plus bank holidays.
- 3 days paid leave per year for volunteering or charitable work of your choice.
- Pension plan with matched contributions from Accenture.
- The option to buy Accenture shares at a 15% discount through our Employee Share Purchase Plan.
- Elective private medical insurance (with the option to extend cover to family) including online GP access and self-referral physiotherapy.
- Free eye tests and annual flu jabs.
- Life assurance cover.
- Access to app-based fitness classes and discounted gym memberships.
- Apps and tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, manage personal finances, and caregiving support.
- Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, legal and financial concerns.
- Opportunity to join various employee societies and clubs.
Enhanced paid parental leave entitlement (subject to terms) You’ll receive a blend of structured learning, hands-on experience, and tailored apprenticeship training to help you grow into a confident technologist. From day one, you’ll be supported by mentors, coaches, and a dedicated Accenture team focused on your development and wellbeing. You will start your journey with some core training, teaching you all the skills (including GenAI) that you’ll need to be a successful apprentice at Accenture. You will undergo some programme specific training giving you a strong grasp of the delivery lifecycle and how to operate in internal and client facing teams You will get the opportunity to gain industry recognised accreditations in areas such as Cloud and Technology Platform certifications.
- You’ll get access to: Core Apprentice Training: Your journey will begin with a 5-week boot camp designed to set you up for success.
- You’ll dive into technical skills like coding fundamentals, agile delivery methods, and key tools in the developer toolkit—giving you a strong foundation before you join your first project.
- You’ll also build confidence in working with clients, managing projects, and collaborating effectively Project-based learning: You’ll work on real challenges for real clients and with support from experienced teams, gain confidence and knowledge on the job.
- Technology Exposure : Depending on your specific project, you’ll get exposure to a wide range of different technologies and systems and receive training to understand how to use as well as help implement them.
Apprenticeship Training: You’ll study towards a BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions (IT Consulting /Project Management) Specialism at BPP University. The programme lasts between 3 or 4 years, depending on your prior qualifications. You’ll spend one day a week at university and four days working on client projects applying what you learnt in real time.
On successful completion, you’ll have the opportunity to move into a permanent role at Accenture.
Professional Development: We will invest in your continuous growth through our extensive learning portal, offering curated pathways, classroom-based and self-paced courses, and on-demand resources to keep your skills sharp throughout your apprenticeship. 👀 What you’ll need To join our Technology Degree Apprenticeship (IT Consulting /Project Management) there are no minimum academic requirements, you don’t need specific grades or subjects to apply. We welcome people from all educational backgrounds. What matters most is that you have a genuine passion for technology and your ability to demonstrate this through your studies, extracurriculars, or work experience.
We’re looking for people who love solving problems and want to understand how businesses grow, improve, and stay competitive using new ideas and technology. If you enjoy working with data, have experience using PowerPoint and Excel, and can present insights clearly and confidently, this programme is for you. Apprentices who thrive in our programme often share some key qualities: A continuous desire to learn and grow their technical & commercial skills. The ability to adapt quickly and stay resilient in fast-paced environments. Enjoy problem solving and thinking of creative ways to overcome challenges.
Confident communication, strong teamwork, and fresh perspectives. Comfortable using AI tools to support planning, reporting and day-to-day work, with good judgement about checking the outputs. Strong organisational skills to effectively balance work and study. If you're proactive, eager to learn, and ready to make a real impact, this could be the perfect opportunity to launch your career in tech.