Business Graduate - 2026

Job description

At CGI, we empower the next generation of innovators to shape the future of technology and security. As part of #GenerationCGI, youll join a community of graduates who are turning ambition into action and possibility into progress.

As a Business Graduate at CGI, youll step into a role where creativity and ownership are at the core. Whether youre managing projects, analysing business needs, consulting with clients, or ensuring seamless service delivery, youll have the opportunity to be part of meaningful projects that matter. Our graduates are trusted with responsibility from day one, contributing to some of the UKs most exciting industries.

CGI is a place where your ideas and solutions are not just welcomed, but essential. Youll 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, youll apply your STEM expertise to help shape industries, improve services, and create meaningful societal change by harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation.

You will:

  • Empowerment through Innovation: From the very start, youll play a key role in project delivery, helping shape the future of businesses across a range of industries.
  • Collaborate and Create: Apply your insights to consult on and develop solutions that drive real value for clients, all while collaborating with CGI Partners to overcome complex challenges.
  • Innovate alongside other graduates taking part in early careers initiatives that go beyond your day-to-day role.

Every contribution you make will help deliver outcomes with lasting impact.

What we are looking for

  • A minimum 2:2 degree (some roles may require a 2:1).
  • Passion for technology and innovation, with a problem-solving mindset.
  • Flexibility to travel and work on projects across the UK.
  • Eligibility for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance, with many roles requiring higher National Security Vetting (typically 5-10 years of continuous UK residency).
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