Business Operations Internship - (12 month placement - 2025)

Applications to be reviewed from: Monday 4th November 2024

Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.

Application closing date: Friday 6th December 2024

 

Are you a University student seeking an industry placement opportunity in Business Operations?

Do you want to have an impact and join a business where you can make a difference?

 

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• Start date: Monday 30th June 2025
  
• Length: 12 months 
  
• Salary: £20,000
  
• Locations:  Marlow, Manchester
  
• Hybrid working: (3 days in the office and 2 days from home)
  

 

Please note:

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• Roles are subject to location which means you may be required to relocate in order to be considered for a position
  
• Specific roles and their available locations will be confirmed during the live assessment centres (in February/March 2025)
  

 

Join our Internship programme

For University students seeking a year in placement, Softcat's Internship Programme provides a fantastic opportunity to enhance and develop your skills and experience. Our 12-month programme will enable you to take on responsibilities within varied roles, lead on projects and make a genuine impact in our organisation. As we continue to expand and grow our internship programme, this is an exciting opportunity to join!

 

About the Business Operations business area

At Softcat, we prioritise teamwork and exceptional customer service. This wouldn't be achievable without the dedicated teams and departments within Business Operations, who work diligently behind the scenes to enhance our efficiency, streamline operations, and deliver world-class customer service. The departments in Business Operations include: Operations, Customer Services, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and HR. Examples of previous interns hired in this area include Finance Intern, Customer Services Intern, Order Fulfilment Intern and Recruitment Intern *PLEASE NOTE: These roles are not guaranteed and may be subject to change

 

Get the most out of your placement year 

As a Business Operations Intern, you'll be:

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• Joining a specific team within the Business Operations
  
• Taking on a role within the team, assigned to specific responsibilities and duties
  
• Learning about your team and department and how they contribute to Softcat's success
  
• Engaging and collaborating with other teams and departments to help maintain high levels of service to our customers
  
• Building key skills such as organisation, time management and communication.
  
• Collaborating with other Softcat interns on group projects
  

 

What we're looking for 

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• A current undergraduate University student studying in the UK/Ireland in your penultimate year, from any degree discipline
  
• A passion for technology and/or entering the technology industry
  
• An interest in the Business Operations area and the departments in this area
  
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships externally and internally
  
• The ability to use your own initiative and work independently or as part of a team
  
• Demonstrate an alignment to our Softcat values & culture
  

 

Work in a way that works for you 

We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: 

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• Hybrid working – 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home 
  
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day 
  
• Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs
  

 

Working with us 

Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.

 

Join us  

To become part of the success story, please apply now.

If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.  

 

You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/