Marketing Graduate Development Programme 2027

Electricity Supply Board; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Pension scheme

Credit union access

Diversity & inclusion

Sports and social clubs

Job summary

ESB is seeking graduates for its Marketing Development Programme in Ireland. The role offers rotations across Marketing, Sponsorship and Digital Marketing, with exposure to multiple ESB brands and a focus on high‑quality communications and campaigns.

The programme emphasizes learning, mentorship, and a hybrid working model, with development supported by structured training and real project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2.1 honours degree in business or marketing.
• Clear, concise information gathering and documentation.
• Strong written and oral communication, plus organisation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotations across Marketing, Sponsorship and Digital Marketing.
• Support development and delivery of campaigns, content and events.
• Engage internal stakeholders and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Digital marketing enthusiasm

Self-starter

Education

2.1 Honours Degree in business or marketing

Job description

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Vacancy Number: 29008

Category: Graduates - Business

Job Type: Full-time

Our Marketing Development Programme

As a Marketing Graduate you will be part of the Marketing team in ESB's Customer Solutions and ESB Networks businesses. The Customer Solutions team is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing plans to support both the Electric Ireland and ESB brands. The team delivers a full suite of award-winning marketing services to the ESB Group, including the development and implementation of marketing plans, Above the Line and Below the Line communications, PR, sponsorship, event management, digital marketing and stakeholder engagement. Successful candidates will be rotated across our Marketing, Sponsorship and Digital Marketing functions within the Customer Solutions team and the Corporate and Regulatory team in Corporate Centre.

The ESB Networks Marketing team is responsible for the development and delivery of marketing initiatives for ESB Networks. This includes cross-channel campaigns, management of digital content and social media, handling of external stakeholder and public communications and driving internal communication and engagement efforts.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to work across the full spectrum of marketing and communications activities at Ireland’s leading Energy Company.

Our bespoke Marketing Graduate Development Programme includes:

• Structured Rotations: Our graduate programme is typically structured into 3 rotations where you will build your Marketing and business knowledge through challenging assignments, exposure to our business units and diverse range of business activities, and the opportunity to work on one of our major projects and sponsorships.
• Learning & Development:Central to our programme is your continuous professional development. A bespoke Graduate Training Programme is delivered by the Irish Management Institute focusing on developing key skills such as effective team working, project management skills, presentation skills, commercial skills and leadership development. Graduates also receive on the job learning and work shadowing which is complemented with personal development programmes and supports designed to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Performance Orientated:At the start of each of your rotations, you will agree with your line manager the goals of the assignment and put in place the steps to help achieve them. Ongoing one-to-one conversations and management reviews will ensure that you are constantly working towards achieving your professional status and position you for a career with ESB.
• Supportive Working Environment:In addition to your immediate support network of Line Manager, Middle Manager, Team Colleagues and Graduate Peers, you will also be assigned a Buddy and a Mentor. The role of the Buddy to help you settle in during the early days of your employment, while the Mentor supports you over the entire term of the programme to guide you on your career and provide advice on your rotations.
• Social Networking:Over the last few years our graduates have been involved in all sorts of Sports and Social activities. Anything from Tag Rugby, Cricket, Soccer and GAA, to language classes, team building challenges, charity work and graduate social events. Our clubs, societies and networks are a great way to build your contacts and of course make new connections.

Why work with us?

We offer a competitive graduate salary and a comprehensive benefits package built on four pillars of Reward, Career, Community and Well-being.

Progressive, hybrid working model

Career development through mentoring and training

Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities

Sports and Social Clubs

Credit Union access

Pension Scheme

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Great team environment with our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Trusted, and Driven

Location

ESB's Customer Solutions marketing team is primarily based in Swift Square, Santry, Dublin 9, but depending on your assignment you may also be based at ESB's Head Office in Dublin 2 for a period of time. The ESB Networks marketing team are primarily based in 5 Leopardstown Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18.

Smart Working at ESB is designed to make 'in-person' time together as purposeful as possible while also enabling the effective use of digital tools and hybrid arrangements to preserve our commitment to flexibility. The successful candidate may work flexibly within the jurisdiction where they have been employed, with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration at least two days per week. All Smart Working arrangements are subject to regular review based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the business.

What We Look For?

You should have (or be working towards) a minimum 2.1 Honours Degree in a business or marketing discipline

You need to be able to clearly and concisely gather, interpret, analyse and document information

You need excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong organisational and administrative skills

Be a self-starter with a passion for digital and social media and high levels of creativity, enthusiasm, commitment and energy

Your CV should be no longer than 2 pages and clearly outline the following:

Title of your Degree, and Masters (if applicable)

Your results to date

Your final year subjects

The title of your Final Year project

A contact telephone number (please ensure a voicemail function is activated on your phone)

Closing Date: 19th October 2026

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.