Accelerate Graduate Programme - Public Sector

Accelerate Graduate Programme - Public Sector

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PUBLIC SECTOR – INVENT ACCELERATE GRADUATE PROGRAMME

Intake:
Glasgow, June 2026

Graduates must have completed their degrees or postgraduate degrees in 2025 or earlier. Applications will close once we have sufficient responses, so apply promptly.

WHAT IS THE PUBLIC SECTOR ACCELERATE PROGRAMME PATHWAY?

The Public Sector (PS) pathway of the Accelerate programme is designed for talented graduates passionate about making a positive difference by working with ministerial departments, agencies, and other public bodies in the Public Sector.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

• The Institute (circa 3 months)
• The PS Academy (circa 18 months)

During the first 3 months you will learn core consulting skills and gain a broad understanding of Capgemini Invent.

YOUR ROLE

As an Associate Consultant you will develop key skills influencing how our clients evolve, working on large‑scale transformation programmes and ensuring smooth delivery of end‑to‑end projects.

DAY‑TO‑DAY TASKS MAY INCLUDE:

• Assisting with the implementation of Government policy across Healthcare, Home Affairs, Policing, Justice, Defence, Education, Tax and other areas
• Creating strategies and developing business cases to support investment decisions
• Enabling front‑line staff to work more efficiently by analysing and improving operational processes and procedures
• Helping public sector organisations respond to urgent crises, e.g., in the wake of Covid
• Driving the digitisation of public services and making them more user‑friendly

YOUR PROFILE

We are particularly interested if you have experience or interest in the sectors we operate in and are keen to start a career in an environment where you can drive change.

Ideal candidates will have:

• A passion to support the transformation of public services to meet evolving societal needs
• A strong understanding of the challenges faced by departments and civil servants
• A desire to drive development and improvement of public services using technology for large‑scale transformations
• A passion for continuous learning and skill development
• Problem‑solving skills to collaborate on tackling society’s biggest challenges

What You'll Love About Working Here

The Public Sector Academy emphasises personal development with diverse learning environments throughout your career.

Programme learning opportunities include:

• Support to develop a deep understanding of the public sector, learning from industry experts across major departments
• Flexible learning pathways with appropriate qualifications aligned to your career pathway
• Coaching and mentorship to help you succeed
• Engaging roles within the public sector, applying your skills on‑the‑job and practical use

We also provide tailored learning and development across global and local curricula, plus access to online training platforms such as Coursera, Harvard, and Pluralsight with 7,500+ courses.

Capgemini values inclusion and works to create an environment where everyone can bring their whole self to work. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are standard, and all UK employees can request flexible work. Well‑being is a priority, with trained ‘Mental Health Champions’ and wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

Security Clearance

Applicants will need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks and meet eligibility criteria. No nationality or residency restrictions apply beyond UK residency requirements.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations accelerate their transition to a digital and sustainable world. With 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries, Capgemini delivers end‑to‑end services across strategy, design, engineering, AI, cloud, and data.