Business Improvement Industrial Placement, UK 2026
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Overview
Role Available in Location: GSK HQ London
Education required: To apply for this placement, you must be currently studying an Undergraduate degree in STEM, Business, Marketing or related.
Other requirements: You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK or ROI university for the duration of your placement. If you have already graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme.
Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English
Expected Start date: July 2026
Duration: 1 year (approximately)
Salary: A salary of £27,100 plus a bonus
Workplace Arrangements: Flexible working via performance with choice (office & home working may be available)
Application Closing: Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point.
The Role
Overview of the Department: Global Supply Chain (GSC) is the group within GSK that is responsible for making and supplying medicines and vaccines across the globe. At our manufacturing sites we produce over 2.3 billion medication packs and vaccine doses to 90% of the world\'s countries. Based in our global headquarters in London, the GSC Engineering & EHS team deliver value by providing expertise to optimise GSK’s manufacturing assets, capital portfolio and build capabilities that support the safe and effective operation of our facilities while protecting the safety and well-being of our people. An opportunity exists for candidates with a business background to work alongside a team to help deliver business improvement and communication projects, with opportunities to develop in coaching, continuous improvement, programme management and communication processes.
Key Placement Learnings: Participate in a wide variety of business functions and infrastructure projects; develop guidelines for complementary workers and associated training; build intranet sites and support sustainability projects; deliver business improvement and communication projects; develop knowledge in manufacturing and the people side of business and supporting infrastructure projects.
What we offer
- A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
- Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
- Access to wellbeing platform and confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.
- Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour online GP access.
- Optional Support: Identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance.
- Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups for networking and development.
- Access to IPUnite, a community for Early Careers programme participants, with development, networking and social connections.
- 2 volunteering days per year.
Typical skills you can expect to learn
- Teamworking with multidisciplinary teams
- Communication (written & verbal)
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Networking
- Data analysis and management
- Technical skills (as detailed in each role)
The Role Details
Overview of the Department and placement context are provided above. Opportunities exist to work on business improvement and communication projects, and to develop coaching, continuous improvement, programme management and communication capabilities.
Apply now
Recruitment stages for 2026 placement:
- Eligibility Form
- GSK Digital Assessment
- Virtual Assessment Centre or Virtual Interview
You can find hints and tips on our recruitment process and guidance from GSK mentors on our Early Careers Hub. We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming all backgrounds. For more information about GSK and careers please visit our website.
Contacts and Important notices
Need help with your application? Email uk.InternRecruitment@gsk.com or call 01582 692870.
GSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses or agencies without prior written authorization. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK aims to positively impact health globally and focuses on respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases.
- Location:
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £125,000 - £150,000
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Management & Operations