Want to make your mark on the Marketing world? Join IBM’s Marketing University Placement scheme and understand how our business operates. We have a variety of roles on offer, some include; Market Development & Insight Advisor, Communications Specialist and IBM Employer Brand and Attraction Marketing Co-Ordinators just to name a few. You’ll be working alongside fantastic IBMers on client challenges, and you’ll be adding business value to our company and clients. There are so many things at IBM for you to get involved in both inside and outside of your role to really help you make the most out of your placement. We have fantastic learning facilities, and you will have two managers to help guide and support you throughout your time at IBM. The main location our Marketing roles are based in is London. Please only apply if you are happy to be based in London.

The Recruitment process –

Please only apply to ONE university placement scheme

You must be an undergraduate and in your second year at university

The process is quick and there will be no waiting round for weeks on end.

Occasionally some of our emails can go into your spam folder so make sure you are regularly checking your emails for updates from us.

Assessment centres will be 09th &21st so ONLY apply if you can make these dates, assessment centres will be virtual.

There are three stages of the recruitment process, you need to meet the requirements of each staged to pass onto the next

Application Form

Exploration Session

Matching Process (more regrading this will be explained at Exploration Session)

Currently this role is open from 18th and will close once we reach capacity. This is likely to happen quickly so get your application in as soon as possible.

University Placements run from /// for 12 months

Your Role and Responsibilities

Please see above

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Undertaken two years at university, require a year in industry and will then return to university for the final year.
• Require a third year in industry as part of your university course
• Eligible to working in the UK for the whole placement (UK/Ireland passport/Student visa/Settled or Pre-settled status)
• Enthusiastic – you don’t need a specific degree background to apply but we do ask you have plenty of energy and passion for the area you are applying for!

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

None, please select ‘No’ from below.

Authorisation to work in the UK for the duration of the placement (without sponsorship).

On an IBM University Placement, you will be working in an innovative, creative and exciting working environment. Our placement schemes span across all business units and there are so many opportunities for you to get involved in both inside and outside of your role. We encourage all our early professionals to take the opportunity to participate in networking, mentoring, learning and give back. You will also have two managers. A task manager who works with you on your role and an early professional manager who helps you get the most out of your placement and provides support along the way.

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world’s most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it’s time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It’s time to define your career.

IBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.

Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.

At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.

For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.