The posting
Job Description
2 x 12-month industrial placement intern roles available (2027-2028)
1 x Consumer Imaging & Print
1 x B2B & Professional Imaging & Print
12-month industrial placement overview Join us as an intern and discover the world of Canon, where we use imaging to transform our world. Here at Canon UK, we believe in creating an environment where our interns really can learn by doing, and where they are given ownership of their own areas of responsibility right from the start of their time with us. That's why you'll be treated as part of the team from day one, encouraged to bring your own ideas to the table, and given the opportunity to really show what you can do.
You'll gain real-life marketing experience, assume meaningful responsibility and make an impact from the get-go. Working within our Customer & Channel Marketing teams, you'll develop commercial awareness, analytical skills, project management experience and hands-on marketing expertise while supporting business objectives across a range of imaging and print markets.
For this fast-paced placement, we are looking for customer-minded individuals with a self-motivated approach to work, who can thrive in a high-pressure, time-sensitive environment and manage multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
We are recruiting for two distinct placement intern opportunities, each offering valuable exposure to different areas of Canon's Imaging & Print business:
- Consumer Imaging & Print Placement Supporting marketing activities focused on consumer products, retail and channel partners across online and in-store environments.
- B2B & Professional Imaging & Print Placement Supporting marketing activities focused on business customers, professional photographers, videographers and specialist imaging channel partners.
Responsibilities
What awaits you?
Shared Opportunities Across Both Placements
Regardless of which placement you join, you will:
- Be assigned specific tasks and projects based on business needs and strategic objectives, while taking ownership of your own objectives and development.
- Help design and execute project plans, identify measures of success, generate ideas for improvement and contribute innovative marketing concepts.
- Use analytical skills to monitor performance, provide recommendations and resolve or escalate issues where appropriate.
- Work as part of a marketing planning team, learning best practice whilst contributing your own ideas and perspectives.
- Collaborate with Product, Sales and PR & Communications teams to support wider marketing initiatives across the business.
Consumer Imaging & Print Placement
In this role you will:
- Help plan and deliver marketing campaigns that inspire and engage content creators, photography and videography enthusiasts, and hobbyists across mass retail and photo specialist retail channels.
- Assist with the creation and coordination of marketing assets, including digital content, retailer communications and promotional materials
- Take ownership of one project, key product area or retail account, managing activities and coordinating stakeholders to support successful delivery.
- Represent Canon at events and exhibitions, supporting brand activation, product demonstrations and customer engagement initiatives.
- Work closely with Sales, Product and Channel teams to support the planning and execution of consumer marketing activities.
- Gain hands-on experience across account-based marketing, in-store and online campaigns, product launches, eCRM, retailer incentive programmes and agency management, while supporting the monitoring, analysis and reporting of campaign performance to identify insights and optimise future activity.
B2B & Professional Imaging & Print Placement
In this role you will:
- Support the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns, events and customer engagement activities across Canon's B2B & Professional Photographer Imaging and Print business.
- Take ownership of digital marketing activities, including website content, event pages, email communications, CRM processes and campaign performance reporting.
- Play a key role in the coordination and delivery of exhibitions, customer events, photography workshops and educational programmes, providing both pre-event planning and on-site support.
- Collaborate with sales teams, channel partners, agencies and internal stakeholders to execute marketing initiatives that drive customer engagement and business growth.
- Create and manage marketing content and assets across a range of channels, including social media, newsletters, web content, promotional materials and customer communications.
- Gain hands-on experience managing marketing projects and operational activities, including merchandise, budgets, supplier coordination, lead management and campaign administration.
Qualifications
Eligibility
- This placement must form part of your undergraduate degree programme. You must be returning to university for your final year of study following completion of the placement.
- This opportunity is open to undergraduate students undertaking a placement year only and is not suitable for graduates, postgraduate students, or candidates seeking permanent employment.
Qualifications and Experience
- Studying towards a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, Communications, Media, Psychology or a related discipline, and be on track to achieve a minimum 2:1 classification.
- Ability to work on your own and within a team, whilst building and maintaining good working relationships with a diverse range of people, and strong interpersonal skills, to influence and negotiate internally and externally to the organisation.
- Analytical skills with good attention to detail, and organisational and project planning skills with the ability to track projects and provide updates when asked.
- Ability to work under pressure with the energy to manage a busy workload. Confident by nature with the ability to use your own initiative to respond to a fast-paced environment.
- Outstanding communication skills; both written and verbal.
- Good level of knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Most importantly, you must have the desire to learn.
Competencies
To be successful, we will be looking for potential in the following areas:
- Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively
- Drives Results
- Plans & Organises Efficiently
- Thinks Strategically
These are paid internships with a base salary of £23,907, plus benefits included are: 1 X Charity Volunteering day, 25 days a/l, 1 additional 'Summer hours' a/l day, discount on Canon products
What do you need to do now?
Please apply with your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in joining Canon's Customer & Channel Marketing team for your 12-month industrial placement.
As part of your cover letter, please let us know whether you have:
- A preference for the Consumer Imaging & Print Placement
- A preference for the B2B & Professional Imaging & Print Placement
- No preference, and would be happy to be considered for either role
NB. You do not need to have a preference to apply. We welcome applications from candidates interested in either opportunity and will consider your skills, experience and interests when assessing your suitability for the available placements.
Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates your interest in marketing, your relevant skills and experience, and what you hope to gain from your placement year at Canon.
If you apply, the next stages of the recruiting process could include a video interview and then, if selected, you will be invited to an assessment centre at our Head Office in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.
We operate rolling recruitment, which means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of disability, age, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sex or sexual orientation.
About Canon UK
We’re a leading technology company, founded in Japan in 1937, and we’re dedicated to helping people reimagine and push the boundaries of what is possible through imaging.
If you’re passionate about helping bringing creativity to life, then there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of Canon UK. Our award-winning products span across a multitude of categories and are used in a variety of industries including photography, broadcast, office environment, industrial manufacturing and more.
Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment
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About Us
At Canon, we’ve been inspiring people to capture and share their world for over 85 years. As a global leader in imaging and innovation, we’re driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact. We’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and our philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good. We welcome applicants from all communities and backgrounds.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a diverse, energetic team, joining 50+ nationalities at our Stockley Park Head Office
• Enjoy hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
• Benefit from flexible hours, professional development, and a wide range of perks
• Minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase
• Access a competitive salary, benefits, a generous pension scheme and up to 38% discount on Canon products
• Be part of a company that values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth
• Great transport links- Elizabeth Line and Stockley Park low-cost Shuttle Bus and free parking on site
If you are ready to make an impact – we’d love to hear from you.
