Marketing Graduate Programme

The Retail Appointment Live; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain in the UK seeks candidates for their Marketing Graduate Programme. This role offers a rewarding two-year development plan across various marketing functions. Ideal applicants will have a minimum 2:2 degree and be eager to learn and adapt in a vibrant environment. Responsibilities involve working with media planning, managing campaigns, and engaging with customers. The position promises competitive salary and benefits, including generous holidays and discounts.

Benefits

30 days holiday (pro rata)

10% in-store discount

Pension scheme

Free on-site gym

Qualifications

• Must be graduated by September 2026.
• Experience working in a marketing role is advantageous.
• German language skills desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Work across Media & Strategy, Campaigns, and Engagement teams.
• Plan and buy media for effective advertising.
• Manage brand campaigns from development to implementation.

Skills

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Adaptability

Communication skills

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree in any discipline

Job description

Overview

What you'll do

Summary

£40,000* per annum | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount

At Lidl, everyone who works here brings something unique to the table, it’s something we really value, but we also have a whole lot in common. We’re curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our Marketing function are passionate about delivering outstanding creative and campaigns, that deliver against our Brand House and company objectives!

Our teams create campaigns that turn people into customers, and customers into fans. We demonstrate how we add value to our customers lives, we understand it’s not just a Parkside drill, it’s the start of building a home, it’s not just a tasty, British roast, it’s family traditions, or it’s not just a croissant, it’s the inspiration for a designer handbag! We prove that at Lidl, there is More to Value.

We strive for distinctiveness to advocate our point of difference, across everything from signage and leaflets in store, to social media, PR and TV campaigns you see at home!

Responsibilities

The Marketing Graduate Programme will take you through an intense, demanding but incredibly rewarding two years of structured development across the three core areas of Marketing:

• Media & Strategy: strategic planning, marketing strategy and media. Work with agencies; plan and buy media to ensure Lidl advertising is seen in the right place, at the right time, by the right people.
• The Campaigns team: project managing all brand, trade driving & business as usual campaigns from development to implementation. Work with in-house teams and external creative agencies; manage all channels for a campaign from TV to radio, instore to online.
• The Engagement team: build relationships with customers through partnerships, events and comms; coordinate with international colleagues on partnerships (e.g., UEFA) and local store marketing/events; manage PR and awards.

Across each team, you will work alongside and feed into our inhouse production and creative team, who design, artwork and create everything from stills to moving image and beautifully photography.

What you’ll need

• Minimum 2:2 degree (in any discipline), awarded in 2024, 2025 or 2026, but must be graduated by September 2026
• Experience working within a marketing-based role is advantageous
• Passion for working as part of a team and ability to work independently
• Desire to learn, develop and challenge yourself in a demanding and dynamic environment
• A naturally analytical mind-set with plenty of common sense
• Attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial flair, adaptable and highly driven
• Decisive and able to cope with the pressure of demanding targets and deadlines
• Communicates confidently and effectively
• Already live - or happy to relocate - within a one-hour commute of Lidl GB Head Office, Tolworth, Surrey
• To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
• German language skills desirable but not essential

What you’ll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site gym
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

You’re Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you’re ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.