IT Placement

by The Walt Disney Company

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Deadline: 28th November 2021
Salary: Competitive
Length: Placement (10 Months+)
Roles: Information Technology
Location: London

IT Placement

Join Disney for a challenging and rewarding 12-month placement!

During a placement at Disney, you will get the chance to work side by side with industry leaders in your field of study. You will gain valuable skills working within one of the strongest family of brands on a global scale while building lasting connections. Imagine that!

The Walt Disney Company Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

About The placement

As an IT Intern, you will be fully integrated in to the day-to-day activities of our technical teams, monitoring the performance of our technology stack and providing solutions to any issues or queries. You will be involved in working with business stakeholders and the analysis team to define quality, easy to use, cost effective solutions meeting business requirements. You will also get the opportunity to work with applications using .NET technologies, system architecture and design, development, customization and testing. This placement will strengthen your IT skills and knowledge of how they are applied to a global business.

Eligibility

Must be an undergraduate student in a sandwich year course returning to study in Autumn 2023
Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
Studying for a degree that is relevant to the role applied for

Requirements

  • A computer science or business degree
  • Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
  • Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
  • Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
  • Strong MS Office skills

What We Offer

  • Develop your workplace skills and experience and help build the foundations of your future career
  • Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives
  • Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment
  • Take on real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team
  • Have the support and network of a large community of interns
  • Gain essential knowledge to help you achieve success in your placement and your future career
  • Annual salary of £21,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
  • Great discounts on Disney products!

We will give you the opportunity to gain experience working for the world’s leading entertainment company. There is no better place to show what you’re made of – apply now!

About The Walt Disney Company

From world class feature films and hit TV programmes, to exhilarating theme parks, exciting virtual worlds, and Disney branded products that invoke a lifetime of memories, The Walt Disney Company UK & Ireland has been delivering unforgettable entertainment experiences for more than 75 years.

Based in our EMEA Head Office in Hammersmith, London, you'll join a legendary company that has become a part of people's lives around the globe. Whether you cultivate relationships with clients in sales, lend your analytical expertise to finance, or harness your creative talents in products and licensing, you'll help us create stories that are truly remarkable. Here, you'll be encouraged to meet new people, collaborate with your colleagues and fellow interns, and aspire to the extraordinary with everything you do.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button below.

Apply with your CV and cover letter via the link on this page. Please note that applications without cover letters will not be considered.

Your cover letter should be approximately 400 words and include the following:

  • Why have you chosen this placement?
  • Why have you chosen Disney?
  • What qualities do you possess that would encourage Disney to choose you for the placement?

Please only apply to one placement position. We offer a large number of Early Careers opportunities across our business and if appropriate we will consider you for all relevant opportunities when you apply.

The application deadline is Sunday 28th November 2021 however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.

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