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Placement details

Google 

The idea for Gmail began with 1 Googler. Today it has more than 1 billion users and counting.

At Google, one Googler can make a huge impact, and it’s no different with our interns--they are key players in our daily innovation. As an intern, you’ll have the opportunity to work on projects core to Google’s business, whether it be Sales, Enterprise, Finance, People Operations (HR), Legal, Trust and Safety, or Marketing. Our intern recruitment team will determine where you fit best based on your CV and the preferences you indicate on the application form.

The Role

As an Apprentice at Google, you'll build the skills you need to become a Digital Marketer. You will join the Sales/Marketing teams at Google and will be assigned a manager and a guide for the duration of your 15-month apprenticeship. You will start in September with our academic partner Multiverse, for initial training. After completing your initial training, you will rotate between being at Google (80%) and training at Multiverse (20%).

As an Apprentice, you will help define, design, and implement campaigns across a variety of platforms. Support product marketing strategy, understanding the users and turning them into a loyal consumer base and shaping the voice of the Google brand, or designing and executing digital marketing campaigns for the biggest brand marketers in the world, you will get exposure to different Google products. You'll do this in collaboration with cross-functional teams. 

You will receive specialized training on basic marketing principles, search marketing, pay-per-click and more, and you'll have the opportunity to develop further skills through hands-on experience in research & web analytics.

Google will expose you to the technology industry, as well as provide opportunities for personal and professional development. From being challenged to collaborating with a team, join our team to make an impact. 

Note: duration and start date may vary depending on the position.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Analyze and evaluate organizations’ digital strategies and actions for some of the world’s biggest brands.­
• Support execution of go-to-market strategies and coordination for new product launches and programs (e.g., positioning, naming, external communications, competitive analysis, and feature prioritization).
• Support insight gathering to better serve our users - e.g. via focus groups, working with a research agency to develop & test hypotheses, etc.
• Manage social media campaigns and develop ideas to better engage our users.
• Undertake training and follow mentoring as specified.

Who should apply?

Minimum qualifications:

• Five GCSEs at Grades A*-C or 9 - 4 including English & Mathematics, Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics, or a relevant Level 2 Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualifications or experience
• Ability to speak and write in English fluently.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and within a team framework.
• Willingness to navigate ambiguous tasks, find suitable solutions and seek help/advice where appropriate.
• Enthusiasm and passion for new technologies, demonstrated through personal projects and interest in learning new skills.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, proactive, self-motivated, positive attitude, and excellent customer service capabilities.
• Excellent problem solving capabilities.
• Authorization to work in the United Kingdom.

Application tips
To complete your application, please enclose:

• Current CV AND Cover Letter to create one PDF attachment.
• Cover letter explaining your interest in an apprenticeship at Google. List projects that demonstrate your suitability and passion for the role.
• Let us know how you heard about this apprenticeship (Note: this information will be used in aggregate and will not be considered as part of your application).

For any questions, please contact Google on uk-apprenticeships@google.com.