Placement Student - Marketing Communications

Cummins Europe; Stone Cross; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power solutions company is seeking a Marketing or Communications student for a 12-month placement starting summer 2026. The role involves assisting the Communications Team, managing content for social media, and supporting external publications. Ideal candidates will be motivated self-starters studying relevant fields and eager to learn. This position is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure in a major organization.

Qualifications

• Engage with various levels of business.
• Proficient in digital publishing concepts.
• Familiar with marketing measures and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Assist Communications Team with global outreach.
• Develop and manage content for social media.
• Support external publications and events.

Skills

Self-starter

Writing and editing skills

Visual communication skills

Basic project management skills

Education

Studying towards a degree in Marketing, Communications, or Business Studies

Job description

Overview

Our culture believes in POWERING YOUR POTENTIAL. We provide global opportunities to develop your career, make your community a better place and work with today’s most innovative thinkers to solve the world’s toughest problems.

We believe in flexibility for you to explore your passions while making an impact through meaningful work within our inclusive workforce. That’s what Cummins is all about.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Marketing, Public Relations or Communications student to join our team specializing in Communications for our Power Systems in Sandwich, Kent. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry and power your potential!

This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence summer 2026

Responsibilities

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Assist the Power Systems Business Unit (PSBU) Communications Team in partnership with your peers across the Power Generation, Marine and other Industrial markets, by working in close contact with external partners and internal stakeholders on a global scale.
• Assist in the development, management, planning and scheduling of content for social media platforms.
• Assist with the execution of external publication, customer stories, news, and press releases.
• Create content and update external website and internal intranet sites. As well as assist with literature, presentation, and display material development
• Assist with the management of online and print advertising.
• Assist in development and execution of events, including working with third party relationship management.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or Business Studies with marketing modules
• A motivated self-starter who will be able to engage with people across all levels of the business and be hungry to learn
• Basic project management skills around time management, stakeholder management, project plan development and quality deliverables.
• Proficient in writing, editing, and developing content and messaging. Strong visual communication skills, and a knowledge of common digital publishing concepts and platforms such as websites, social media, digital signage, and mobile apps, as well as exposure to marketing measures and analytics.

Working at Cummins

At Cummins, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or any other status protected by law. As a disability confident employer, we strive to make our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate a health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters!

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 12 November 2025

Job: Communications

Organization: Cummins Inc.

Role Category: Hybrid

Job Type: Student - Cooperative/12 Month Placement

ReqID: 2419981

Relocation Package: No