Marketing Industrial Placement - Slough

Marketing Industrial Placement
12 Month Fixed Term Contract – Starting 01 July 2027
Salary £27,000
Slough, Berks. SL2 5DS

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering marketing initiatives for our Interior & Exterior decorative brands in the UK.

• Investigate brand and competitor activity including reporting.

• Assist brand managers in innovation project development

• Partner with communications, shopper and product teams across key brand campaigns and initiative (project specific).

Job Requirements

• Currently studying for a relevant degree.

• Some knowledge of business essentials.

• Passion to keep learning new thinking.

• Computer literate.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Passion for Marketing

• High energy individual

• Excellent communication, time management & interpersonal skills.

• Enjoys a collaborative working environment where supporting colleagues is key.

• Eye for detail.

• 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:

• Competitive Salary (depending on experience).

• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays.

• Income protection.

• Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Centre stores.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Employee Life Assurance.

• Company pension.

• Product discounts.

• Flexible 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:
1. What makes you interested in marketing?
2. 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 flexible working options for all our roles.

The closing date for the role is COP 14 November 2026.