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Business Graduate - Leeds - 2026
At CGI
At CGI, we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of #GenerationCGI, you’ll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress.
About the Role
As a Business Graduate at CGI, you’ll join CGI’s Leeds Business Unit and support the delivery of technology and business transformation projects across a range of industries. Working with project managers, technical teams, and client stakeholders, you’ll help coordinate project activities, support delivery planning, and contribute to successful project outcomes.
This role is ideal for proactive and organised graduates who enjoy problem solving, communication, and working collaboratively in fast-paced environments. You’ll gain hands-on experience in project delivery while developing business, stakeholder management, and technology consulting skills alongside experienced CGI Partners.
CGI is a place where your ideas and solutions are not just welcomed, but essential. You’ll collaborate with colleagues and clients, combining your creativity with our global expertise to develop innovative solutions that solve real-world problems.
Your Future Duties and Responsibilities
In this role, you will support the planning, coordination, and delivery of technology-focused projects and programmes. You’ll work closely with delivery teams and stakeholders to help track progress, manage project activities, and support successful outcomes across client engagements.
You Will
- Empowerment through Innovation: From the very start, you’ll play a key role in project delivery, helping shape the future of businesses across a range of industries.
- Collaborate and Create: Support project planning, coordination, and delivery activities. Collaborate with technical teams, stakeholders, and project managers. Contribute to successful delivery outcomes across client projects.
- Innovate alongside other graduates taking part in early careers initiatives that go beyond your day-to-day role.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Locations
These roles are based in CGI's Leeds office.
As CGI is a consultancy, you may be required to work in different locations, so flexibility and a willingness to travel are key.
Why Join Us?
At CGI, you’ll be part of a culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where your perspective is valued and your ideas contribute to meaningful outcomes.
Your journey starts with a structured Early Careers Induction Programme, giving you the foundations to succeed, along with 24/7 e-learning and opportunities to gain professional certifications that build your expertise. You’ll also join our Student Kick-start Initiative, where you’ll collaborate with other graduates on creative projects that deliver impact beyond your day-to-day role.
CGI is an unconditionally inclusive workplace where you are respected, your voice is heard, and you can be yourself. We were recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We proudly hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant.
Benefits
Along with a competitive salary and a £1000 joining bonus, you’ll enjoy benefits that support every stage of your journey. You’ll share in CGI’s success through our matched share scheme, have access to private healthcare, well-being programmes, and professional training, and build financial security with a competitive pension. Beyond the day job, you’ll connect with others through graduate networks, diversity groups, and social clubs that make your time at CGI both rewarding and enjoyable.


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Required Qualifications To Be Successful In This Role
We’re looking for organised and motivated graduates with strong communication and interpersonal skills, business awareness and an interest in project management and technology delivery. You’ll bring a strong academic background, whatever your degree subject if you’re eager to learn, collaborate, and innovate, we want to hear from you.
You Should Have (or Be On Track For)
- A minimum 2:2 degree (some roles may require a 2:1).
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Proactive and self-motivated approach to learning and development
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Eligibility for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Together, as owners, let’s turn meaningful insights into action.
Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you’ll reach your full potential because…
- You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That’s why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
- Your work creates value. You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
- You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
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