Placement Year 2026 – UK Marketplace

At eBay, we're more than a global ecommerce leader — we're changing the way the world shops and sells. Our platform empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world. We’re committed to pushing boundaries and leaving our mark as we reinvent the future of ecommerce for enthusiasts.

Our customers are our compass, authenticity thrives, bold ideas are welcome, and everyone can bring their unique selves to work — every day. We're in this together, sustaining the future of our customers, our company, and our planet.

Join a team of passionate thinkers, innovators, and dreamers — and help us connect people and build communities to create economic opportunity for all.

About the Team and the Role

This placement hiring campaign brings together UK-based placement opportunities across eBay teams focused on buyer and seller experience, category growth, trading, strategy & operations, and scaling new initiatives such as eBay Live.

You will join a collaborative and inclusive environment, working cross-functionally with Analytics, Product, Marketing, Finance, Category/Trading, Operations, and Communications teams. Each placement offers hands-on exposure to meaningful business work, where your analysis, coordination, and insights will directly support decision-making and marketplace growth.

This is a 12-month, full-time UK-based placement (hybrid working depending on team needs). You will apply once and may be matched to one of the tracks below based on your interests, skills, and business priorities.

What You Will Accomplish

• Contribute to measurable marketplace outcomes through performance tracking, insight generation, and operational support
• Turn data, research, and collaborator input into clear summaries and actionable recommendations
• Support planning and execution of category, trading, programme, or operational initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve buyer and seller experiences
• Develop practical skills in analysis, coordination, and partner communication
• Gain exposure to how eBay operates at scale across categories and customer journeys

What You Will Bring

• Currently enrolled in a UK degree and eligible for a 12-month placement from September 2026
• Confidence working with Excel/Google Sheets and basic data analysis
• Strong organisation and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Curiosity about e-commerce, marketplaces, and customer behaviour
• Ability to work hybrid within the UK with onsite days in our Richmond (London) office (team-specific expectations shared during the process)
• Open to students who can commit to a 12-month industry placement, will return to university afterward, and will still be enrolled (i.e., not graduated) by September 2027.

Recruiting Process

1. Apply to this single job posting by the 11th March 2026.
2. If shortlisted, you will speak with a recruiter for an initial chat.
3. If you progress, you will complete an interview round with the business
4. If successful, you will be assigned to one of the teams based on business needs and abilities.

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