Director Consulting Expert - Higher Education

Job description

Position Description:

Join CGI and take a leading role in shaping the future of the UK Higher Education sector. As a senior strategic voice within our Advisory Team, you’ll guide universities through their most ambitious transformation challenges, expand our market presence and create innovative propositions that deliver measurable impact. You’ll influence sector-wide change, strengthen client relationships and drive growth by combining deep industry insight with a bold, forward-looking approach. With the freedom to take real ownership, the space to think differently and the backing of a collaborative community, you’ll help clients achieve meaningful outcomes while contributing directly to CGI’s long-term success.

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 lead the growth of CGI’s Higher Education practice by shaping sector strategy, expanding client relationships and designing compelling propositions that support universities in achieving their strategic goals. You will engage directly with senior stakeholders, helping them navigate complex digital and organisational transformation agendas while ensuring CGI becomes a trusted strategic partner across the sector.
You will also build new offerings aligned to emerging HE needs, seeking out innovative opportunities, developing high-value proposals and contributing to the creation of sector-wide thought leadership. Your work will directly influence CGI’s market presence, ensuring client satisfaction and supporting sustainable long-term growth.
Key responsibilities:
• Lead & Influence: Build strong relationships with C-suite leaders and guide sector-wide transformation.
• Develop & Deliver: Shape targeted HE propositions and create a meaningful pipeline of opportunities.
• Grow & Strengthen: Drive new logo acquisition and expand existing accounts.
• Innovate & Inspire: Identify emerging HE needs and design high-impact value-based offerings.
• Collaborate & Elevate: Partner across CGI to align capabilities to sector demand and enhance delivery success.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

You should bring deep Higher Education sector experience, a track record in delivering digital transformation, and strong credibility with senior stakeholders. You’ll need proven consulting expertise, the ability to develop compelling propositions and a background in driving business growth through trusted advisory relationships.
Essential qualifications:
• Strong track record leading Digital Transformation and IT/Digital Strategy engagements.
• Proven experience engaging senior stakeholders in complex environments.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage a pipeline of HE consulting opportunities.
• Credibility as an HE sector expert, with insight across key challenges and trends.
• Experience in business development, revenue generation and strategic consulting.
• Ability to design sector offerings, influence delivery excellence and strengthen client relationships.

Skills:

·  Client Management
·  DigitalTransformationConsultng
·  Leadership

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.

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