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Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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Marketing Industrial Placement
12 Month Fixed Term Contract Starting 01 July 2026
Salary 26000
Slough Berks. SL2 5DS
Weve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings theres a good chance youre 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. Were active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. Its what youd 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
Provide support across our range of end user facing websites applications email marketing & ecommerce projects.
Collaborate with colleagues in implementing digital activities on owned platforms
Support monthly analytics and reporting cycles
Attend and collaborate across global and regional platform forums
Investigate competitor activity.
Provide recommendations how we can improve our customer experience.
Job Responsibilities Brand Marketing Placement
Assist in delivering marketing initiatives for our Interior & Exterior decorative brands in the UK.
Help develop brand communications.
Collaborate with colleagues in implementing a range of shopper development activities.
Investigate competitor activity.
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 applications is COP 31st October 2025.
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
Requisition ID:49413
Full Time