Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 9-15 month placement year in Wellingborough, UK, starting Summer 2027.
- Analyse business problems, design and build IT solutions, and support IT systems.
- Requires you to be studying for a degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field.
- Applications close on 12th November 2026.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Systems Analyst placement student to join our team specializing in Systems/Information Technology for our Distribution Business Segment in Wellingborough, UK. During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organization operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer 2027. The requirements are for the successful candidate to be on-site 3 days per week, it is important that you can relocate if needed on your own behalf, or be within a commutable distance to site.
What You'll Do
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
- Analysis of business problems, using business analysis tools and techniques whilst driving business process improvement initiatives.
- Identifying, designing, evaluating, and building IT solutions to meet the needs of our business stakeholders.
- Leading project initiatives from inception to completion at varying stages of their product lifecycle.
- Maintaining existing IT systems and understanding their interaction with business process.
- Helping deploy new IT systems, including testing support and end user training.
- Operational support and business / IT compliance and internal controls reporting.
What You'll Need
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
- Studying for a degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or studying for a degree with a keen interest in using technology to solve business problems.
- Ability to quickly absorb and learn new technologies as the rate of advancement in technology continues to push boundaries.
- Must be a team player, with the ability to manage their own workload and balance multiple tasks / projects at one time.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to express complex concepts in simple terms.