Consulting or Technical Placement 2027

About the job you're considering

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about learning, innovation and technology, and who are eager to gain practical experience in a professional environment. You will be joining a team supporting one of our largest UK public sector clients, working alongside experienced professionals who will support your development throughout your placement.

As an Industrial Placement student, you'll contribute to meaningful projects that help deliver services, improve business operations, solve complex challenges and support technological innovation. You'll gain valuable exposure to a large-scale client environment whilst building the skills and experience needed for your future career.

Depending on your role, you may be involved in:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs and objectives.
• Supporting the delivery of projects, services and operational activities.
• Analysing information and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Working as part of multi-disciplinary teams to solve real business challenges.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and innovation.
• Building strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Developing an understanding of industry trends, emerging technologies and best practices.

At Capgemini, we are helping shape a new age of intelligence, partnering with clients across industries to harness AI, technology, and human potential to drive meaningful change.

This role is only available to be based in our office in Telford. As such, you will need to be based within a commutable distance to your chosen office, where you should expect to typically be in the office three days per week. This specific role is not available to be based in any other UK office, although other opportunities on our website may offer greater location flexibility.

What you will bring

As an Industrial Placement student, no two days will be the same. You'll be working on live projects and business activities that have a real impact on our client and wider team. You'll have the opportunity to apply what you've learned at university while gaining practical experience in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Throughout your placement, you'll work alongside experienced professionals, build your network, develop key professional skills and gain valuable insight into the technology and consulting industry.

Eligibility

This Industrial Placement is designed for students who are required to complete a placement year as part of their degree. To be eligible, you must be in your penultimate year of study at the time of application and be returning to university after completing the placement.

We're looking for students who:

• Are currently studying towards a Bachelor's or Integrated Master's degree and are seeking a placement year as part of their course. Applicants must be in their penultimate year of study and be returning to university after completing the placement and are on track to reciving a 2:2 or above.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Are eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Can demonstrate curiosity, initiative and a willingness to take ownership of their work.

You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini, building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment for everyone.

Why choose an Industrial Placement with Capgemini?

During your first week, you'll meet inspiring individuals, learn about our culture and explore the exciting projects that help shape the services we deliver to our clients. We are committed to supporting all our placement students through learning opportunities, mentoring and hands-on experience.

Join us on an Industrial Placement and you'll have a fixed-term paid role where you'll be trusted with real responsibility from day one. You'll be part of an inclusive and collaborative culture where your ideas are valued, your development is supported and your contribution makes a difference.

Our Industrial Placement opportunities provide exposure to a range of business, technology and operational disciplines. Please indicate your preferred placement area within your application.

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Business Operations

As a Business Operations Industrial Placement, you'll support the smooth running of contract and business activities. You'll gain experience across areas such as governance, reporting, financial management, resource planning and operational support. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop organisational, analytical and stakeholder management skills while gaining insight into how large programmes operate.

Customer Experience (CX)

Our Customer Experience (CX) Internship will provide exposure to activities focused on understanding user needs, improving customer journeys, and enhancing overall service experiences, with further details to be confirmed ahead of launch

Software Engineering

As a Software Engineering Industrial Placement, you'll work within agile delivery teams to help design, develop, test and maintain software solutions. You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced engineers, using modern technologies and development practices to solve real business challenges. This role provides an excellent opportunity to build technical skills while contributing to meaningful projects.

Finance

As a Finance Industrial Placement, you'll support financial processes and activities within the business. You'll gain exposure to areas such as budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and performance analysis, helping teams make informed decisions through accurate financial insights. This role offers valuable experience in a professional finance environment while developing strong analytical and commercial awareness skills.

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, and
• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

Please opt in during the application process.

Your security clearance

Security Check (SC) Clearance

To be successfully appointed to this role, it is a requirement to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.

To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.

Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process.

Make it real – what does it mean for you?

• Impactful Experiences - You will reimagine what’s possible: creating value for the world’s leading organisations through technology to build a sustainable, more inclusive future. You will work with a range of clients all with a unique set of business, technological and societal ambitions, which will make a real impact across the UK.
• Shape your path - You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini’s ‘learning for life’ mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard ManageMentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more.

Salary

• £26,230 pro rata

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 will 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.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.