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Communications (Multiple Roles & Locations) Industrial Placement, UK 2025

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GSK

11d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Marketing
    Media & Journalism
  • 29d left

AI generated summary

  • You must be studying an undergraduate degree (2+ years completed), enrolled at a UK or ROI university, and fluent in English. No postgraduates are eligible.
  • You will craft and manage internal communications, create digital content, organize events, engage employees, support campaigns, and collaborate across teams to ensure effective messaging.

Requirements

  • Education required:
  • To apply for this placement, you must be:
  • Currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Marketing, Business, Humanities, Communications, Sociology, Psychology, English, HR, Media or related
  • Other requirements:
  • You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement.
  • You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement.
  • If you have already graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme.
  • Language requirement:
  • Written and spoken fluency in English

Responsibilities

  • Keeping employees at all levels informed of change, performance and progress at the site
  • Being involved in delivering the site’s communications strategy
  • Drafting news stories, case studies and features for internal and external communications channels from digital to print using multiple platforms
  • Preparing materials from posters to videos
  • Organising town halls, site conferences and specific campaigns
  • Creating clear and consistent messages using multiple communication platforms
  • Interacting with different levels of the business to ensure the appropriate approach is taken to engage staff across all functions
  • Utilising and improving current digital platforms
  • Create written, visual and video content for use in our site communications channels, e.g. e-newsletters, announcements, Workplace, plasma screens, posters, briefings
  • Organise site events, e.g. workshops, Employee Resource Groups, global awareness days
  • Ensure employees at all levels of the business are up to date on change, progress and performance at the site
  • Understand how to use communications to embed the culture, mindset and behaviours demanded by our values
  • Support development, execution and measurement of creative campaigns that bring our GSC 2030 ambition to life
  • Develop skills in communications fundamentals: writing and editing skills, visual and brand identity, video creation and editing, and multimedia including the GSK Intranet
  • Responsible for channels management: digital, ambient and in-person
  • Delivering the site’s communication strategy in order to ensure employees are kept up to date regarding the site, including change, performance and progress
  • Organising site events, such as conferences, and leading site-specific campaigns
  • Writing, designing and delivering important presentations
  • Managing the weekly newsletter
  • Drafting news stories, case studies and features for internal and external communication channels, including both digital and print
  • Preparing various site communications materials, from posters to videos and others as required
  • Develop creative skills by designing innovative communications for internal employees and external stakeholders
  • To develop your writing and briefing skills for internal business and external audiences
  • To work collaboratively with cross-functional GSK teams to develop communication materials, including key messages, campaign materials, briefing materials, visual/video assets for different audiences and different channels
  • To research, monitor, analyse and interpret information that helps you understand healthcare trends and external insights and impact to our business
  • To learn how to manage projects and effectively prioritise tasks and understand the business-critical role of CGA
  • To have the opportunity to work in a multi-cultural setting and gain experience navigating a global organisation

FAQs

What locations are available for the Communications Industrial Placement?

The placements are available in Barnard Castle, Worthing, Ware, and GSK HQ in London.

What education qualifications are required to apply for this placement?

You must be currently studying an Undergraduate Degree in Marketing, Business, Humanities, Communications, Sociology, Psychology, English, HR, Media, or a related field.

How many years of my undergraduate degree must I have completed to be eligible for this placement?

You must have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree by the time of application.

What is the expected start date for the placement?

The expected start date for the placement is June 2025.

How long is the duration of the placement?

The duration of the placement is approximately 1 year.

What is the salary for the Communications Industrial Placement?

The salary is £27,000 for GSK HQ and £24,700 for all other locations, plus a bonus.

What is the application closing date?

The application closing date is October 16, 2024.

Are early applications encouraged?

Yes, early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point.

What language proficiency is required for the placement?

Written and spoken fluency in English is required.

What skills can I expect to learn during the placement?

You can expect to learn teamworking, communication (written & verbal), time management, problem-solving, networking, data analysis and management, and specific technical skills detailed in each role description.

Are there multiple roles available for the Communications Industrial Placement?

Yes, there are four roles available: Strategy & Change Communications, Communications Officer, Communications & Events, and Communications and Government Affairs.

What recruitment stages do I need to pass to be offered a placement?

The recruitment stages include an Eligibility Form, World of GSK Online Assessment, Written Assessment, and a Virtual Assessment Centre or Virtual Interview.

How can I get help with my application?

You can email UK.InternRecruitment@gsk.com or call 01582 692870 for assistance with your application.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

GSK, or GlaxoSmithKline, is a company that operates in the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry. They are involved in researching, developing, manufacturing, and selling a wide range of prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products. GSK's ultimate aim is to improve the quality of human life by providing innovative and effective healthcare solutions to people worldwide. Their commitment lies in focusing on scientific excellence, developing cutting-edge medicines and vaccines, and addressing global health challenges to help people live longer, healthier lives.

Benefits

  • A competitive base salary

  • An annual bonus based on company performance

  • Access to healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, savings programmes, time off and childcare support

  • Employee recognition programmes that reward exceptional achievements