Marketing Industrial Placement

AkzoNobel; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

25 days holiday

Income protection

Staff discount at Dulux Decorator Cent

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Product discounts

Flexible benefits scheme

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Slough, England, is offering a 12-month Marketing Industrial Placement starting 01 July 2027. This fixed-term contract provides real-life marketing experience with renowned brands in the UK decorative portfolio.

You will support marketing initiatives for interior and exterior brands, learn brand management basics, and collaborate across communications, shopper and product teams. This placement is ideal for students seeking practical exposure while studying, with a supportive team,

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a relevant degree.
• Some knowledge of business essentials.
• Passion to keep learning new thinking.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering marketing initiatives for our Interior & Exterior decorative brands in the UK.
• Investigate brand and competitor activity including reporting.
• Assist brand managers in innovation project development
• Partner with communications, shopper and product teams across key brand campaigns and initiative (project specific).

Skills

Marketing basics

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Currently studying for a relevant degree

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's 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. We're 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. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today - while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

© 2026 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.

Marketing Industrial Placement

12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Starting 01 July 2027

Salary £27,000

Slough, Berks. SL2 5DS

We've been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there's a good chance you're 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. We're active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It's what you'd 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.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering marketing initiatives for our Interior & Exterior decorative brands in the UK.
• Investigate brand and competitor activity including reporting.
• Assist brand managers in innovation project development
• Partner with communications, shopper and product teams across key brand campaigns and initiative (project specific).

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.

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 the role is COP 14 November 2026.

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. In 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.