Student Placement

Join to apply for the Student Placement - UK&I Marketing role at Doctor-IT Limited The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbours wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered. Position Overview We are excited to announce that we have opened the application process for our Barbour UK & I Marketing Student Placement within our UK Sales team. In Barbours paid placement programme, students get a full immersion into the brands culture for a 12-month period. In line with Barbours aim to offer essential training to students wishing to work in the fashion business, this role has been developed so that you can gain experience in how design and development functions and the interaction across the business. This opportunity will be a temporary training contract from Summer 2026 Summer 2027. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Support with the collation of information to complete seasonal asset packs for key accounts. Support with UK Launch events, including planning, organisation and logistics for AW and SS seasons. Supporting the Marketing Manager with the collation of monthly wholesale reports. Collate and coordinate UK requirements for seasonal POS requests across Wholesale and Retail. Support the Marketing Manager with marketing brief requests. Support the Marketing Team with keeping the marketing calendar updated on a weekly basis. Skills And Experience Undertaking a Business or Marketing degree. Good appreciation for style and fashion. Demonstrates high standards of attention to detail. Able to work well under pressure, remain calm and demonstrate this style to others. Information Technology including: Outlook, Word, experienced use of Excel, PowerPoint and Internet packages. Experience with graphic design and Adobe Creative Suite is desirable. Excellent verbal and written communication skills to build strong relationships. Able to work by self along with good team working skills. Pleasant and efficient telephone manner. Strong organisational and time management ability. Able to establish relationships with people at all levels. Additional Information To apply for this placement, you must be currently studying an Undergraduate Sandwich Degree Course and able to undertake 12 months in industry as part of your course. Benefits Staff discount 25 days holiday as standard plus bank holidays Access to training and development activities to support your studies Free onsite parking Subsidised canteen Operate hybrid & flexible working 4pm finish on a Friday Wellbeing support Reward & Recognition Program Note In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested. #J-18808-Ljbffr