Position Description:
At CGI, you will play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality events that strengthen employee experience, deepen client relationships, and support business growth. Working at the heart of our Leeds Business Unit, you will help shape memorable experiences that reflect our professional standards and collaborative culture. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of impactful initiatives, contribute fresh ideas, and support meaningful connections across our teams, clients, and communities—driving real value while developing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.
This is a hybrid position based out of our Leeds office.
Your future duties and responsibilities:
In this role, you will coordinate and deliver a wide range of internal and external events that enhance engagement, strengthen relationships, and support business objectives. You will work closely with leadership, marketing, and social value teams to ensure all activities are well-executed, aligned, and impactful. You will take ownership of event planning and delivery, bringing structure, creativity, and attention to detail to everything you do.
You will also play an active role in supporting community engagement and social value initiatives, helping to build meaningful connections both internally and externally while contributing to a positive and collaborative culture.
Plan & Deliver internal events, including office socials and engagement initiatives
Coordinate & Execute the annual Christmas party and large-scale activities
Manage & Track invitations, attendance, and communications
Organise & Support client events, networking sessions, and roundtables
Liaise & Collaborate with venues, suppliers, and stakeholders
Monitor & Control event budgets and expenditure
Support & Enable community and volunteering initiatives
Maintain & Improve event calendars, trackers, and processes
Ensure & Uphold brand standards, governance, and compliance
Required qualifications to be successful in this role:
You will bring proven experience in event or project coordination within a professional environment, combined with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. You will be a confident communicator who builds strong relationships, takes ownership of tasks, and approaches challenges with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
Experience coordinating events or projects in a professional setting
Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Clear and professional communication skills
Proven ability to build effective working relationships
Demonstrated ownership and follow-through on tasks
Proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented approach
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Skills:
1. Event Management