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Business Graduate Commercial, Growth and Business Development 2027

CGI


Job Location:

Leeds - UK

Monthly Salary: m 1000 - 1000
Posted: 5 October 2026 (21 days ago)
Application Deadline: 2 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position 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 Commercial Growth & Business Development - Business Graduate youll help CGI develop client relationships identify new opportunities and win meaningful work. Whether youre supporting bids and proposals contributing to sales activity or helping shape business development plans youll play an important part in CGIs continued growth.

Youll be trusted with responsibility from day one working with colleagues across our business to understand client priorities and communicate the value CGI can deliver. Your commercial curiosity creativity and ideas will help us build strong partnerships and create new opportunities.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role youll help CGI identify new opportunities strengthen client relationships and win meaningful work. Youll combine commercial awareness creativity and collaboration to support our continued growth across a range of industries.

You will:


  • Identify opportunities: Research clients markets and industries to help uncover opportunities for CGI to grow.

  • Support bids and proposals: Work with colleagues across CGI to develop clear compelling responses that demonstrate the value we can deliver.

  • Build client relationships: Help teams understand client priorities communicate our capabilities and develop trusted partnerships.

  • Use commercial insight: Analyse information monitor opportunities and support plans that contribute to sustainable business growth.

  • Innovate alongside other graduates: Take part in early careers initiatives that go beyond your day-to-day role.


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

Locations

Opportunities are available in Aberdeen Edinburgh Glasgow Leeds and London.

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 youll 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. Youll also join our Student Kick-start Initiative where youll 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 youll enjoy benefits that support every stage of your journey. Youll share in CGIs 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 youll connect with others through graduate networks diversity groups and social clubs that make your time at CGI both rewarding and enjoyable.
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Were seeking ambitious graduates who are commercially curious confident communicators and motivated by building relationships and creating new opportunities. Whatever your degree subject if youre ready to learn collaborate and help communicate the value CGI can deliver for its clients we want to hear from you.

You should have:


  • A minimum 2:2 degree (some roles may require a 2:1).

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and persuasively.

  • Commercial awareness and an interest in clients markets and business development.

  • Confidence building relationships and collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders.

  • Good research and analytical skills with the ability to identify relevant insights and opportunities.

  • Creativity attention to detail and the ability to contribute to high-quality bids proposals and presentations.

  • 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. This typically requires 510 years of continuous UK residency.

What you can expect from us:

Together as owners lets turn meaningful insights into action.

Life at CGI is rooted in ownership teamwork respect and belonging. Here youll 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. Thats why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our companys strategy and direction.

Your work creates value. Youll 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.

Youll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. Youll 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.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

Come join our teamone of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.


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