Argos

About Argos

Argos is a unique, multi-channel retailer, recognised for choice, value and convenience. We’re a unique employer too. Some 29,000 people have jobs at Argos. And anyone who shares our vision can make a career with Argos.

We sell over 43,000 products and serve over 135 million customers a year through more than 730 stores throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. We take another 6 million customer orders online and over the phone and our website and apps have more than 738 million visits a year. On average, 18 million UK households, or around two thirds of the population, have an Argos catalogue at home.

We are the most visited multi-channel retailer in the UK and our investment in new technology is helping bring our unrivalled confidence and value-based approach to customers, whether they are shopping at home or on the move.

Help us shape the future of shopping on your placement year!

Argos is transforming to become a digital retail leader. We need exceptional undergraduates to join us for a placement year to help us on our journey. If you are interested in how digital evolution is changing consumer expectations and behaviour and want to be involved in a business that is leading the way for retail, then look no further!

We are offering 12-month industrial placements in five different teams across our marketing and digital marketing departments, based at our head office in Milton Keynes.

Who we look for

We are looking for undergraduates who are genuinely interested in Argos and the way in which the retail consumer landscape is changing more broadly. We need people who are digitally savvy, have lots of energy and want to make a difference.

Ideally you will be currently studying a business, marketing, retail or digital related degree, however we will consider other degrees if you can justify your interest and suitability for the programme.

You should have a minimum of 300 UCAS points and be on course for a 2:1.

You must be willing to relocate to Milton Keynes or live within a commutable distance.

Rewards and benefits

The 12-month placement within digital or marketing will give you the opportunity to spend a hands-on year within a household brand name, getting invaluable hands-on experience and learning from truly talented experts in their respective fields.

You will be given training and development within your role and you will be assigned a mentor who will meet with you throughout the year.

You will be able to build your professional network and make contacts with people who could help you in your final year at University and beyond.

Last but by no means least, you could also gain the opportunity to join us in a permanent role after you graduate.

However, you will also enjoy such benefits as:

• Salary of £16,000 for 12-month placement
• Employee discount of 10% at Argos and 20% at Homebase
• 24 days' paid holiday
• 2 days' paid leave (in addition to holiday) to support a charity of your choice
• Special deals on gym membership, restaurants, grocery shopping, and many more leisure and retail offers