Year in industry placement

Location of role
Oxford, UK

Department
Human Resources

Key Responsibilities
Purpose of the role

We have an opportunity in our Human Resources (HR) team for a 12-month placement (Year in industry). We are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals who would relish the chance to learn from Immunocore's cutting edge science and corporate growth.

The Human Resources placement student will work in up to 4 teams with related projects in HR information systems, Reward, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development as well as spending time in HR Operations with full exposure to the employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Active member of Immunocore HR team, being the first point of contact for employee and manager queries (askHR)

Responsible for absence reporting, systems and payroll updates and providing admin support to the team.

Responsible for supporting the HRBPs with annual Performance and Development processes, succession planning and development planning

Supporting recruitment processes and interviews, including the recruitment of placement students for the 2027 intake

Updating weekly and monthly reports and dashboards as required (using our Human Resources Information System)

Supporting the L&D team with onboarding and training activities

Ability and willingness to take on additional projects to support the team that would support process, data and other efficiencies

Education & Qualifications
Currently studying towards a Business Studies/ Human Resources / Psychology related degree. You have a keen interest in human resources and especially related to systems, data and analytics

What will you receive?

Join Immunocore for a paid placement and gain insights from our innovative science and corporate growth. You'll enjoy 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme eligibility, and access to our active Sports and Social Club with subsidized events.

Please note this is a full-time position is based at our Abingdon, Oxfordshire office and contracted through a third party.

Important information for all applicants

The application deadline is 09th January 2026, with phone interviews starting shortly after. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person Assessment Centre on 23rd, 24th ,25th , or 26th February 2026, providing an opportunity to meet current placement students, learn about the role, and socialize with employees.

Placements are expected to begin on 7th September 2026.

Please only apply if you are currently undergoing a degree with a placement year (sandwich year).

Please note - should you not be available on all the above dates, unfortunately, we won't be able to proceed with your application.

If interested, apply with your CV and a cover letter (combined in one document) stating your main areas of interest.

About the Company
Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial-stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialize a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry's most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.

Focused on delivering first-in-class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients' lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.