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About CA Technologies

We believe that a single idea can change the world. But great ideas only matter when they become real, ready-to-launch products and services. That’s why our mission is to help our customers eliminate the barriers between ideas and business outcomes.  When our customers win, we win.    For more than 30 years, we’ve fuelled digital transformation through the power of software.  Today we’re as committed as ever: partnering to help companies of all kinds seize opportunities and create real, meaningful change.

• We’ve been ranked #1 for our achievements in categories such as diversity, ethics, excellence/innovation and health
• We promote the development of future IT leaders through STEM and the advancement of women in tech
• We help individuals and organisations through donations, employee volunteerism and matching gifts
• We care for our communities and our world by investing in education and promoting environmental responsibility

Bring what you bring:  Passion.  Innovation.  Weirdness.  Whatever.  No matter what you bring to the table, there’s a place for you at CA Technologies.  We’re here to do amazing things and we want diverse talent to lead the way.  What will you bring?

Business Placement

The General Business Intern role offers the unique opportunity to move around the organisation and gain insights and experience from different departments including Marketing, Sales and Communications. With potential opportunities to travel abroad, the role will involve you working directly with senior business partners and will equip you with a vast and employable skillset.

Within Marketing you will work closely with the Sales team to help generate revenue opportunities and pipeline from initial leads. You will also be involved in the organisation of events, from small user groups to large corporate conferences. Using technologies such as Marketo and Salesforce.com, you will carry out marketing analytics, assist in the creation of marketing campaigns and track the progression of marketing leads.

Within Communications you will be part of the EMEA (Europe, Middle-East and Africa) team. You will be working directly with the VP and various Communication Managers to implement, execute and manage the day-to-day communication activities including traditional social media, public relations, employee communication and external communications for Europe.

Finally working with the Sales team gives you an unrivalled opportunity to gather an insight into how Sales processes work across the business, working closely with managers and teams to support them in meeting their targets and discussing the current Sales pipeline. You will be heavily involved in generating new ideas and solutions for campaigns, in order to attract and engage potential customers in specific products.

The ideal candidate

• Undergraduates who are ideally on the ITMB course (other degrees will be considered if the applicant can demonstrate strong interest in cross-collaboration within the business or interest in IT)
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Ideally be on track for a 2:1 or above in their chosen degree subject
• Be driven, well focused, organised, punctual and have the ability work well under pressure
• Capable of performing well independently as well as a member of a team
• Have a strong interest in IT
• Have strong communication skills - ability to interact well across a diverse team and with senior business leaders
• Have good IT and business office skills
• An interest in technology and how it is shaping everyday lives

Additional Benefits

• Free 24-hour gym
• Free fitness classes ranging from Kettle Bells, Spinning, Yoga, Pilates, Bodypump and Insanity
• Tennis courts
• Opportunity to partake in sports including netball, basketball, football and cricket
• Time out for volunteering 
• Opportunities to partake in workgroups (e.g. Gender, Ethnicity, LGBTA, Generational)
• 25 days holiday per year
• Healthcare and pension benefits

How to apply

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to Barbara.Goodman@ca.com. Applications should be submitted by Friday 24th November 2017. Applications received after this date will not be accepted. We will endeavour to respond to all applications within 2 business days of receipt. To help us process your application, please clearly state which position you are applying for in the email subject line.