Marketing Graduate

Nestle; Crawley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture and employee network

Comprehensive benefits

Pastoral support

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation support £2,000

Pets at work

Gym facilities

Prayer rooms

Rewards and recognition

Job summary

Nestlé in Crawley invites applications for a Marketing Graduate Scheme. Over two years you’ll learn brand storytelling, digital marketing, content planning and campaign activation, supported by mentors and tailored training.

The role offers a structured development path within the world’s largest food and beverage company. You’ll gain practical exposure to global campaigns, consumer engagement activities and cross-functional collaboration while starting with a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• You will need the right to work in the UK that is not time limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.
• You’ll need a degree in any subject and a 100% commitment to your chosen career path and development.

Responsibilities

• Immerse yourself in brand storytelling and messaging to propel Nestlé products across global markets.
• Develop an understanding of marketing in a global organisation, from innovation to digital marketing and content planning.
• Contribute to projects that drive consumer engagement through competitions, asset creation and content planning.
• Learn from mentors and training courses to build your marketing skills and professional confidence.
• Work with teams across the business to support campaigns and brand growth.

Skills

Marketing

Brand storytelling

Digital marketing

Content planning

Stakeholder management

Creative thinking

Education

Any degree

Job description

Scheme: Marketing Graduate Scheme

Start date: 1st September 2027

Scheme duration: 2 years

Salary: £32,000 per annum + excellent benefits

Location: Crawley

Work Pattern : Full time, approximately 2/3+ days per week in the office

Are you looking for a graduate scheme that will empower you to unlock your potential whilst working for the world’s largest food and drink manufacturer? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

What will you do?

On a two-year Graduate Scheme at Nestlé, you’ll immerse yourself in the art of brand storytelling and messaging that helps to propel our products across global markets. You’ll develop your understanding of how marketing works in a global organisation, from innovation and brand communication through to digital marketing, e-content, social media and campaign planning.

With support from expert mentors and specialised training courses, you’ll contribute to projects that help encourage consumer engagement through competitions, asset creation and content planning. By the end of the programme, you’ll have built the skills, knowledge and confidence to take the next step in your marketing career.

\"The Nestlé Graduate Scheme enabled me to gain a wide range of experience, develop new skills and work on some of the most exciting and iconic brands in the food and beverage industry.\"

Phoebe Tierney – Brand Manager and former Marketing Graduate

What makes this Marketing Scheme exciting?

• Creative brand storytelling: Build your understanding of how powerful brand stories and messages are created, developed and shared across different channels.

• Digital marketing experience: Gain exposure to digital projects across social media, e-content and brand planning, helping you understand how we connect with consumers in meaningful ways.

• Mentorship opportunities: Learn from experienced marketing professionals who will share their knowledge, insight and guidance to support your development.

• Consumer engagement: Contribute to activities that bring brands to life, including content planning, competitions and asset creation.

• Career growth: Develop the foundations needed to become a confident marketing professional in a global food and drink business.

• Networking: Build strong relationships across the business and with your graduate cohort, creating a valuable professional network from the start.

We are committed to recruiting for potential, ensuring that you have the opportunity to grow and thrive in an environment that values your unique abilities and aspirations whilst contributing to shape the future of our manufacturing operations.

What will you learn?

• Marketing fundamentals: Develop your understanding of the key areas of marketing at Nestlé, from innovation and brand communication to campaign activation.

• Digital and content planning: Learn how digital marketing channels are used to reach consumers and support brand growth.

• Creativity and problem-solving: Explore how creative thinking can be used to solve challenges and identify opportunities for brands.

• Stakeholder management: Build confidence working with colleagues and stakeholders across different teams, strengthening your communication and collaboration skills.

• Professional development: Create a development plan tailored to your interests and career ambitions.

• Continuous learning: Take part in graduate weeks designed to give you the space to learn, collaborate, innovate, solve and inspire.

We are committed to recruiting for potential, ensuring that you have the opportunity to grow and thrive in an environment that values your unique abilities and aspirations.

Our commitment to you…

We will support you every step of the way, the following are just some of our offerings to enable you to thrive with us:

• Flexible working options

• Inclusive culture, join our variety of employee run networks!

• Comprehensive benefits

• Pastoral support

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Potential relocation support (£2,000)

• Pets at work - bring your dog to work

• Gym facilities

• Prayer rooms

• Various rewards and recognition opportunities

Entry requirements

You will need to have the right to work in the UK that is not time limited and does not require sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route either at the start of the scheme or upon completion.

You’ll need a degree, but it can be in any subject and at any grade, what’s most important is your 100% commitment to your chosen career path and your willingness to put everything into your development. This dedication will secure you a role with limitless potential for growth.

Adjustments

We recognise that each candidate has unique needs, and we are committed to ensuring an inclusive application process. You will have the opportunity to discuss any specific requirements or adjustments you may need as you navigate through our recruitment process.

At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect - for our employees, our customers and our consumers. That’s why championing diversity and inclusion is so important to us; when we embrace different perspectives and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our people and business. We are committed to equal opportunity for all, and we may collect relevant data for monitoring purposes during our candidate registration process.