Welcome to the latest edition of TopJobs. With summer underway, this is a great time to stay active in your job search and take advantage of new opportunities, especially across marketing, business and graduate pathways.

Alongside this week’s mix of internships, placements and graduate roles, don’t miss the Skill Spotlight below, which focuses on a simple but key way to strengthen your applications and stand out.

Read on to explore this fortnight’s opportunities and take your next step.

Internships

Manchester Met Exclusive | Marketing Assistant at John Hogg Technical Solutions, Manchester, 2 Jul 2026

8 week paid internship, London Revolt London. Three internships across Design, Creative and Strategy teams

Placements

Manchester Met Exclusive Digital Marketing and Content Creator Placement 26/27 – Nationwide vehicle Contracts, Manchester, 30 June

Graduate Roles

Graduate Digital Marketing Executive – Ptarmigan Media, London, 10 July

Graduate Settlements Officer – The Access Bank UK Ltd, Graduate Operational Risk Officer The Access Bank UK ltd, Cheshire, NorthWest, 30  June

Marketing and Communications Assistant – Spirit Studios, Manchester, 8 July

Graduate Sales & Marketing Assistant – Element Enterprise Ltd, Manchester, deadline ongoing advertised on LinkedIn (easy apply_

Content and Marketing Executive, Small City Marketing, Manchester. Send an email to jordan@smallcitymarketing.com for the full job spec & information for next steps.

Small City Marketing are a Manchester-based digital marketing agency. They are entering into a very exciting chapter right now. More clients, bigger work, and room for someone to come in and make this role their own.

The role will involve a mixture of content-related activities, like writing and creating content across social, article and email. Getting on calls & starting to build real relationships with clients. Working with our freelancers to make great things happen. Hands-on, varied, and client-facing from day one.

This would suit someone who writes well and quickly, knows their way around platforms like Canva / Adobe Express, is comfortable using AI as part of how they work, and doesn’t wait to be told what to do next.
Salary up to £28k. Full-time, hybrid, Manchester based (minimum 3 days in the office).

Graduate Schemes

The Policy Futures Programme 2026 – The Policy Futures Programme: 26/06/26

Graduate Management Trainee – Enterprise Mobility: 22/07/26

🎯 Skill Spotlight: Research the Role and Employer

One of the easiest ways to stand out in applications is by showing that you understand the role and the organisation. Many students apply without doing much research, which can make applications feel generic.

Take a few minutes to look at the company website, recent projects, values or clients. Think about why the role interests you and how your skills connect to what they do. You can also look at LinkedIn to understand the team or career paths.

Using this insight in your CV, cover letter or application answers helps you come across as more motivated, informed and focused. It shows employers that you are genuinely interested, not just applying widely.

A small amount of research can make a big difference and help turn a good application into a strong one.