12-month Industrial placement overview

Join us as an intern and discover the world of Canon, where we use imaging to transform our world. Here at Canon UK, we believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by “doing”, and where they are given ownership of their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That’s why you’ll be treated as part of the team from day one, encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table – and given the opportunity to really show what you can do.

You’ll be gaining real life marketing experience, assuming real responsibility and making an impact from the get-go. For this fast-paced placement we are looking for customer minded individuals with a self-motivated approach to work, used to working in a high pressure, time sensitive environment with the ability to manage multiple timelines simultaneously.

What we give

With Canon, you'll get the support and encouragement you need to grow, from people who share your ambition. We'll invest in your professional development to help you learn and progress in your role with us. You'll find leaders who give you the freedom to explore new things and a team where knowledge is shared openly.

At Canon we have a clear vision: to be committed to creating a more inclusive and equitable culture where employees are valued and can thrive personally and professionally.

Canon also has a strong commitment to sustainability, encompassed by our Kyosei philosophy of living and working together for the common good, focused on reducing our environmental impact and creating opportunities to make positive social contribution.

• You will be part of a marketing planning team and help design and execute project plans focusing on the Pro Photographer and B2B Imaging (photo & video) markets, identify measures of success, and generate new ideas and areas of improvement. Adopting a commercial mind set, your innovative thinking will allow you to demonstrate your passion in developing robust marketing concepts.
• Working towards your own objectives, you will be assigned specific tasks as well as defined projects to deliver, which will be based upon immediate business needs and strategic activity to support longer term goals.
• You will use your analytical skills to monitor the performance of activities and take appropriate action to provide solutions to problems and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Working as part of a team, you will support the delivery of events and exhibitions targeting the Pro Photographer and B2B Imaging markets, where you will be assigned a specific role before, during and after the event, and be focused on ensuring successful outcomes.
• You will work directly with the Pro Photographer and B2B Imaging Sales team and related pro/video channel partners to deliver planned activities and provide ad-hoc support.
• Working in collaboration with the Product, and PR & Communications teams, you will provide additional support to the wider marketing activities.
• Examples of areas you will experience: campaign activation, liaising with design and print agencies, events and exhibitions, photography workshops, incentive schemes, web content, customer communications, social media and more…!

What we ask

• Studying towards a bachelor’s degree in Business Studies, Marketing, Economics, or a related field and on track to achieve at least a 2:1.
• Ability to work on your own and within a team, whilst building and maintaining good working relationships with a diverse range of people, and strong interpersonal skills, to influence and negotiate internally and externally to the organisation.
• Analytical skills with good attention to detail, and organisational and project planning skills with the ability to track projects and provide updates when asked.
• Ability to work under pressure with the energy to manage a busy workload. Confident by nature with the ability to use your own initiative to respond to a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication skills; both written and verbal
• Good level of knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

You will need

Competencies

To be successful, we will be looking for potential in the following areas:

• Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Plans and organises efficiently
• Thinks Strategically

Further Information

What you need to know

Additional 12-months industrial placements are currently open for application within Canon UK, please ensure you are applying to the one that is the most relevant to you. Check our Career Hub

What do you need to do now?

If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include a video interview and then a face to face, telephone, or virtual interview with the hiring managers. If selected you will then be invited to an assessment centre at our Head Office in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.

We operate rolling recruitment, which means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies, for the last year of your bachelor’s degree, following completion of this placement. You must be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in England. 

We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.

About Canon UK

We’re a leading technology company, founded in Japan in 1937, and we’re dedicated to helping people reimagine and push the boundaries of what is possible through imaging.

If you’re passionate about helping bringing creativity to life, then there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of Canon UK. Our award-winning products span across a multitude of categories and are used in a variety of industries including photography, broadcast, office environment, industrial manufacturing and more.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

Canon is an equal opportunity employer. Canon recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status or other protected status as required by law.