User Experience Graduate - 2026

CGI Group Inc.; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in Manchester is seeking User Experience Graduates to contribute to innovative projects. Successful candidates will have a minimum 2:2 degree and be prepared to travel across the UK. The role offers a competitive salary, a £1,000 joining bonus, and opportunities for professional training and development in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

£1,000 joining bonus

Private healthcare

Professional training

Matched share scheme

Competitive pension

Qualifications

• Minimum UK nationality due to security clearance.
• Flexibility to travel and work in different locations.
• Enthusiasm for a fast-paced, project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to innovative solutions solving real-world problems.
• Participate in diverse projects across different UK locations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Communication, Interpersonal, and Teamwork Skills

Resilience

Prioritisation skills

Digital skills

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree in any subject

Job description

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.

We're seeking individuals who are ready to take ownership of their career and are passionate about making a difference through technology and business. Whatever your degree subject, if you're eager to learn, collaborate, and innovate, we want to hear from you. Candidates with psychology or other research‑intensive degrees may be particularly well‑suited for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree (some roles may require a 2:1 depending on the business unit)
• Flexibility to travel and work on different projects across the UK
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast‑paced, project‑based environment

Due to the security clearance requirements of this particular role UK nationality is required.

Desired Skills

• Communication, Interpersonal, and Teamwork Skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Resilience
• Digital Awareness – Basic understanding of digital channels, including the opportunities and limitations they may present
• User focus – Ability to empathise with users and their circumstances, potential barriers and requirements in a digital environment
• Design thinking – A basic understanding of design approaches based on understanding users' needs
• Accessibility and inclusive design – Basic awareness that there are accessibility standards and assistive technologies
• Agile UX – Basic understanding that iteration and adaptation will lead your activities, and the importance of taking a minimum viable product (MVP) mindset
• Negotiation and compromise – Capacity to balance thorough research with practical project requirements, ensuring both the needs of the business and project objectives are met
• Prioritisation skills – Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring essential tasks are completed first
• Digital skills – an awareness of product development cycle
• Understanding of User‑Centred Design (UCD) or Human‑Centred Design (HCD) – Foundational knowledge of UCD or HCD principles is beneficial, with additional training provided as part of the graduate scheme
• Awareness of different analysis techniques – Basic awareness of techniques for analysing and interpreting raw data, particularly relevant for user research roles

Core Skills

• Communication (Oral/Written)

Our graduates are trusted with responsibility from day one, contributing to some of the UK's most exciting industries. 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.

We recruit User Experience Graduates in our London, Manchester, Bridgend and Newcastle offices. 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.

Life at CGI

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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Benefits & Compensation

Along with a competitive salary and a £1,000 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.