Placements newsletter October 2026 No.2

Welcome to newsletter No. 2

Hello everyone,

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This edition is a little earlier than my expected fortnightly distribution to ensure you can access and apply for some excellent big company opportunities with companies like Disney, Bentley, and Unilever.
Don’t hang around on these; apply early, make sure you have a high-quality tailored CV and (if applicable) a detailed cover letter. If you have a professional/creative portfolio, make sure it’s accessible in your documents (e.g., a digital link in your CV or cover letter).

Good luck!

David Colley, MIBT Employability Lead

Bentley (Crewe), Industrial Placement – Communications
Bentley (Crewe), Industrial Placement – People & Culture – Talent Acquisition and Employer Branding
Bentley (Crewe), Industrial Placement – Sales & Marketing
Bentley (Crewe), Industrial Placement – Digital, Engagement & Culture
Disney (UK), Various inc. Advertising Marketing, Creative Campaigns, Consumer Products Marketing – closing 20 October
Unilever (UK), Sustainability
Unilever (UK), Research & Development
TopCashback (Stafford), Marketing Executive Placement
Morrisons (Bradford), Location Planning
Johnson & Johnson (Wokingham), Marketing Placement
Softcat (Various inc. Manchester), Commercial Internship
Amazon (London/Manchester), Process Improvement Specialist Intern
Pepsico (Skelmersdale), Supply Chain Placement, Manufacturing Excellence
Muller (Shropshire), Demand Planning Intern

Placement Ambassador Spotlight Evie Percival, Business & Marketing BA(Hons)

Hi, I’m Evie Percival, and I’m currently in my final year studying Business and Marketing. As a Placement Ambassador, I’m happy to help anyone considering a placement, whether you need CV advice, guidance on completing applications, or insight into what a placement involves.

I completed a 12-month placement at Frasers Group, working as a Digital Trading Assistant for House of Fraser. Frasers Group’s portfolio also includes well-known brands such as Sports Direct and FLANNELS.

I would 100% recommend doing a placement! It gave me first-hand industry experience, helped me develop skills in analysis, reporting, and presenting, and enabled me to build valuable professional connections. As the year went on, I grew in confidence and realised I was capable of much more than I’d initially thought. I now feel much more prepared for my final year and future career.

If you’re considering a placement, please get in touch! We also hold regular drop-in sessions where we can learn more about your goals and offer personalised advice to help you find the right opportunity.

Student email: 23640499@stu.mmu.ac.uk

Get Placed sessions 19-23 October

Monday 19 October 2 – 3 pm: Get On Track To Succeed
Tuesday 20 October 11 – 12.30 pm: Discovering Opportunities ** 12 – 12.30 pm: Improving Your CV ** 2 – 2.45 pm: Using Gradcracker for Opportunities ** 3 – 4 pm: EY: AI for Good
Wednesday 21 October 12 – 1 pm: Get On Track To Succeed
Thursday 22 October 12 -12.30 pm: Improving Your CV ** 1 – 1.30 pm: Get Experience

Get Placed | Manchester Metropolitan University

Portfolio review sessions Wednesday 18 November Your Portfolio Review with Industry Professionals – Jordan Price, Small City Marketing

Are you a student applying for creative placements, internships or graduate roles? Book a 20-minute one-to-one portfolio review with an experienced creative industry professional in the Careers Space. You will need an existing portfolio to review (on your laptop/tablet) so that the reviewer can work through it with you. Book a 20-minute slot between 1-3 pm here

MIBT Top Jobs… Check in regularly with our Top Jobs blog page for placement/internship opportunities (usually also included in this newsletter) and more, including:
Freelance & part-time jobs
Skills and development opportunities
Courses and certifications
Grad roles (useful for your final year!)

MIBT Top Jobs – MIBTales

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