Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 10-month Industrial Placement in Telford starting September 2027.
- Gain practical experience in consulting or technical roles, supporting a major public sector client.
- Eligibility requires you to be in your penultimate year of study with a predicted 2:2 or above.
- Salary is £26,230 pro rata.
About the Role
This is a 10-month Industrial Placement for September 2027 intake, based in Telford.
You will be joining a team supporting one of Capgemini's largest UK public sector clients. You'll contribute to meaningful projects that help deliver services, improve business operations, solve complex challenges, and support technological innovation. You will gain exposure to a large-scale client environment while building skills for your future career.
Potential responsibilities include:
- 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.
This role is office-based in Telford, with an expectation of typically being in the office three days per week.
Potential Placement Areas:
- Service Analyst: Support the delivery of live services, monitor performance, investigate issues, and ensure services meet business needs.
- Business Operations: Support contract and business activities, gaining experience in governance, reporting, financial management, resource planning, and operational support.
- Customer Experience (CX): Focus on understanding user needs, improving customer journeys, and enhancing service experiences.
- Software Engineering: Work within agile delivery teams to design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions using modern technologies.
- Finance: Support financial processes including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis.
Eligibility
This Industrial Placement is for students who are required to complete a placement year as part of their degree.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be currently studying towards a Bachelor's or Integrated Master's degree.
- Be in your penultimate year of study at the time of application.
- Be returning to university after completing the placement.
- Be on track to receive a 2:2 or above.
- Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Be eager to learn and develop new skills.
- Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to take ownership of work.
Security Clearance
Successful applicants must obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. This requires continuous residence within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria. You may be asked about your citizenship.