Accelerate Graduate Programme - Public Sector

Capgemini; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini Invent UK is seeking graduates for its Accelerate Programme as Associate Consultant in the Public Sector, delivering transformation for government bodies. You'll work with experienced consultants to gain client experience while developing skills through structured learning.

Hybrid working arrangements accompany a 19–21 month development path, with induction and training leading to a Consultant role. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduates with a minimum 2:2 degree or studying towards.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate.
• Interest in public sector and technology.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of transformation programmes across government and public sector.
• Assist with research, analysis and problem solving.
• Contribute to digital, operational and organisational transformation initiatives.
• Engage with stakeholders to understand challenges and propose solutions.
• Help develop recommendations and support implementation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client outcomes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Curiosity about technology

Problem solving

Education

2:2 degree eligibility

Job description

Location & Start Months:

• August: London
• September: Manchester & Glasgow & Newcastle
• November: London

Please note, due to high volumes of applications, this role may close earlier than advertised.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for this programme, you must have obtained, or be studying towards, a minimum 2:2 degree.
• If you are currently studying, you must have completed your degree prior to proposed start date.
• We recognise that mitigating circumstances can have an impact on academic performance.
• If you have experienced any circumstances that you would like us to take into consideration, please provide details in your application.

About the job you're considering

Are you passionate about creating meaningful change and solving complex challenges that impact millions of people?

As an Associate Consultant within our Public Sector team, you'll help government departments, agencies and public bodies deliver better outcomes for citizens. Working alongside experienced consultants, you'll contribute to projects that improve services, drive transformation and address some of the UK's most important public sector challenges.

The Accelerate Programme

The Accelerate Programme is Capgemini Invent UK's award winning graduate development programme. Over approximately 19 to 21 months, you'll progress from Associate Consultant to Consultant through a blend of structured learning, coaching, mentoring and hands on client experience. Following an initial three week induction and a twelve week consulting training programme delivered by the Institute, you'll move into your chosen pathway, applying your skills on live client projects while benefiting from ongoing development, regular feedback and a strong graduate community. Travel to client sites may be required, and candidates should live within reasonable commuting distance of their chosen office location.

Hybrid working

The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business. It will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home. Please note that you will be unable to work from home 100 percent of the time.

Your role

As an Associate Consultant, you'll support the delivery of transformation programmes across government and the wider public sector.

Typical responsibilities include:

• Conducting research, analysis and problem solving activities
• Supporting digital, operational and organisational transformation initiatives
• Improving business processes and ways of working
• Engaging with stakeholders to understand challenges and identify solutions
• Developing recommendations and supporting implementation activities
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver client outcomes

No two projects are the same, giving you the opportunity to build broad consulting experience while developing your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Your skills and experience

We're looking for curious, motivated graduates who are excited by the opportunity to make a positive impact through their work.

You'll ideally demonstrate:

• A passion for improving public services and outcomes for citizens
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Curiosity about technology, digital innovation and transformation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn
• Adaptability and resilience in changing environments

At Capgemini Invent, we take a holistic approach to recruitment. While academic achievement is considered, we equally value potential, curiosity and mindset, which will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

What You'll Love about Working Here

• Join a global community of innovators, technologists and consultants who are helping clients transform their businesses through technology.
• You’ll gain hands on experience, continuous learning opportunities and the support to develop your career while contributing to meaningful work that creates lasting impact for clients, communities and society.

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. As part of our commitment to inclusive recruitment, we will offer an interview to all candidates who:

• Declare they have a disability
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role

Please opt in during the application process.

Need to Know

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back three continuous years, and an unspent criminal record check (known as a Disclosure and Barring Service check). You will also need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Checks. There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS and, throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility including, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that’ll transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.