Brand & Marketing Placement

TJX EUROPE; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational retailer in Watford is seeking enthusiastic individuals for a 12-month marketing placement program. Ideal candidates will engage in various marketing functions, develop strategies, and execute campaigns while gaining valuable experience in a collaborative environment. The program offers generous benefits, including a hybrid working model and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Exclusive employee discounts

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Pension and life assurance schemes

Subsidised canteen

Onsite gym

Free parking

Qualifications

• University degree that includes a year in industry.
• Ability to connect with people naturally.
• A strong interest in marketing.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams in the Brand & Marketing department.
• Contribute to strategy development and tactics execution.
• Engage with customers across multiple touchpoints.

Skills

Curiosity

Flexibility

Interpersonal skills

Passion for marketing

Education

Placement Sandwich degree

Job description

TJX is an exciting place to work and we count on our Associates to bring our business to life. Staying true to our open, collaborative culture and values of honesty, integrity, and treating each other with dignity and respect is a top priority for us. TJX Europe

At TJX Europe, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You'll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritises your development. Whether you're working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores-TK Maxx & Homesense, you'll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX team-a Fortune 100 company and the world's leading off-price retailer.

Job Description

About the Program

As part of the department you'll be collaborating with partners in the broader marketing team as well as other functions within the business, on a daily basis. You'll contribute to developing strategy and delivering our tactics. You'll need to balance creative thinking with a sharp commercial focus; and grasp what brand and marketing means in an off-price organisation as you hone your all-round skills.

What You'll Do

During the 12-month programme, you'll complete 2 or 3 rotations working with teams on key functions within the wider Brand & Marketing department. Those teams include:

• Brand and Campaign Planning: End-to-end campaign & marketing planning, including Campaign Management and managing the lead creative agency relationship
• Customer Engagement: Execution of marketing activity to engage with customers across multiple touchpoints (e.g. Social Media, PR, Media)
• Country Activation: Local delivery of marketing plan and creative content plus execution.
• Customer Insights & Analytics: Provide and share single view of the customer by collating and analysing multiple data sources
• Creative & Content: Design and produce creative content at scale and volume, both externally and internally
• Shopping Experience: Experts in creating innovative in-store and online solutions that evolve the way we trade our business and enhance the customer journey
• Reputation: Manage reputation, customer engagement both pro‑active (Corporate Responsibility) and reactive (Crisis) and align customer service policy and best practice
• Customer Programmes: Manage the loyalty and gift card schemes

Start Date: September 2026

What We're Looking For

• Part of a Placement Sandwich degree University degree that requires a 1 year in industry (3rd year)
• Have a natural curiosity, flexibility and a talent for connecting with people
• A passion for Marketing

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Exclusive employee discounts at TK Maxx and Homesense
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice is valued
• Access to wellbeing support and resources
• Pension and life assurance schemes
• Opportunities to grow your career across our global business
• Hybrid working model with flexibility
• A vibrant, campus-style head office in the heart of Watford-featuring a subsidised canteen, onsite gym, free parking, and just a short walk from Watford Junction Station

Application Process

Online application > Psychometric Online Tests > Online Video Interview > Assessment Centre or In Person Interview

You must have the legal right to work in the country you are applying to.

As proud as we are of our past success, it's our future that excites us most. We strive to provide opportunities for growth, recognition and a competitive salary and benefits package. Share our determination to think bolder and bigger, and be part of our future. We consider all applicants for employment without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and/or sexual orientation.

Address: 73 Clarendon Road

Location: EUR Home Office Watford GB