Placement
•£35,000 - £40,000
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, Dulux Trade Cuprinol, Polycell, Hammerite – are trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.
Job Purpose
This is a rare opportunity to enhance your CV and gain valuable ‘real-life’ work experience in a high profile, international business. As part of our UK Decorative marketing team, you will support the marketing of much-loved brands and collaborate with colleagues to put our consumers and their needs at the heart of our plans.
There are two placement roles available, one within the brand marketing team, the other within the digital marketing team.
Job Responsibilities – Digital Marketing Placement
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Provide support across our range of end user facing websites, applications, email marketing & ecommerce projects.
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Collaborate with colleagues in implementing digital activities on owned platforms
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Support monthly analytics and reporting cycles
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Attend and collaborate across global and regional platform forums
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Investigate competitor activity.
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Provide recommendations how we can improve our customer experience.
Job Responsibilities – Brand Marketing Placement
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Assist in delivering marketing initiatives for our Interior & Exterior decorative brands in the UK.
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Help develop brand communications.
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Collaborate with colleagues in implementing a range of shopper development activities.
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Investigate competitor activity.
Job Requirements
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Currently studying for a relevant degree.
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Some knowledge of business essentials.
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Passion to keep learning new thinking.
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Computer literate.
What Makes You Stand Out
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Passion for Marketing
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Enthusiastic individual
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Excellent communication, time management & interpersonal skills.
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Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.
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Eye for detail.
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Self starter
What do we Offer at AkzoNobel
We offer great personal development opportunities and roles with breadth, depth of scope and impact. We also offer comprehensive packages including:
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Competitive Salary (negotiable).
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25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.
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Income protection.
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Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.
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Employee Assistance Programme.
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Employee Life Assurance.
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Company pension.
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Product discounts.
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Adaptable benefits scheme offering benefits including Gymflex, retail card, dental cover and more!
We have been inventing the future for more than two centuries and need people like you to be part of the team. Apply online via the link and we will get right back to you.
As part of your application can you please answer the following questions in your cover letter:
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What makes you interested in marketing?
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What makes you stand out as an individual that is relevant to this role?
We are advocates of a healthy work life balance and mental wellbeing. We are happy to look at adaptable working options for all our roles.
The closing date for applications is COP 31st October 2025.
More Details
Salary
£35,000 - £40,000
Apply by
18.10.2025
Locations
Slough, Berkshire