Events Consultant - Leeds

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Events Consultant - Leeds

Category: Administration

Main location: United Kingdom, zINACTIVATE - Various, Various

Position ID:J1026-1379

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

At CGI, we create opportunities to connect people, strengthen client relationships and support business growth through meaningful engagement. As an Events Consultant within our Leeds Business Unit, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality events that bring our teams, clients and communities together. From employee engagement initiatives to client networking events and community partnerships, you will take ownership of creating memorable experiences that make a lasting impact. Working alongside supportive leadership, marketing and social value teams, you will have the freedom to bring fresh ideas to life, develop your expertise and help shape an engaging, collaborative culture where people and businesses thrive.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 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.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

In this role, you will take ownership of planning, coordinating and delivering engaging internal and external events that strengthen employee connections, enhance client relationships and support the growth of CGI's Leeds Business Unit. Working closely with business leaders, marketing colleagues and the Social Value Lead, you will ensure every event is professionally organised, aligned with business objectives and delivers a positive experience for participants.

You will have the opportunity to introduce creative ideas, improve event processes and contribute to meaningful community initiatives. Supported by a collaborative team, you will manage multiple priorities, build strong stakeholder relationships and ensure activities are delivered efficiently, within budget and to CGI's high professional standards.

Key responsibilities:

Plan & Deliver: Coordinate internal events, office socials, employee engagement initiatives and the annual Christmas party.

Engage & Connect: Organise client meetings, business development events, networking opportunities and industry roundtables.

Collaborate & Coordinate: Work with leadership, marketing teams, venues and suppliers to ensure seamless event delivery.

Support & Inspire: Partner with the Social Value Lead to coordinate volunteering opportunities, community engagement activities and local business initiatives.

Manage & Optimise: Oversee event budgets, purchase orders, supplier onboarding and expenditure tracking.

Communicate & Organise: Manage invitations, attendance tracking, event communications and forward planning calendars.

Improve & Innovate: Gather feedback, identify opportunities for improvement and introduce creative approaches to enhance future events.

Maintain & Deliver: Ensure events reflect CGI's brand, governance requirements and professional standards.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

To succeed in this role, you will bring strong organisational skills, a proactive mindset and experience coordinating events or projects within a professional environment. You will be confident managing competing priorities, building positive relationships and delivering high-quality outcomes. With excellent attention to detail and a solutions-focused approach, you will enjoy taking initiative, exploring new ideas and working collaboratively to create engaging experiences.

Essential qualifications and experience:

Event Coordination: Experience planning and delivering events, engagement activities or projects in a professional environment.

Organisation & Planning: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.

Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and engaging approach.

Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and external partners.

Attention to Detail: Ability to manage event logistics, schedules, budgets and administrative processes accurately.

Ownership & Accountability: A proactive approach to managing responsibilities and seeing activities through to successful completion.

Problem-Solving & Adaptability: Confidence responding to changing priorities and finding practical, creative solutions.

Team Collaboration: A positive, supportive approach to working across teams to achieve shared objectives.

Skills:

• Communication
• Event Management

What you can expect from us:

Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action.

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.

That same commitment to fairness extends to how we use technology. To support our recruitment team, AI tools may be used to help assess applications though they never replace human judgement. All hiring decisions remain entirely in the hands of our recruitment professionals.

Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

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