Description :Our CompanyThrough its Social Innovation Business that brings together IT, OT(Operational Technology) and products, Hitachi contributes to a harmonized society where the environment, wellbeing, and economic growth are in balance. Hitachi operates globally in four sectors – Digital Systems & Services, Energy, Mobility, and Connective Industries – and the Strategic SIB Business Unit for new growth businesses. With Lumada at its core, Hitachi generates value from integrating data, technology and domain knowledge to solve customer and social challenges. Revenues for FY2024 (ended March 31, 2025) totaled 9,783.3 billion yen, with 618 consolidated subsidiaries and approximately 280,000 employees worldwide. Visit us at .The European Corporate Brand and Communications office (ECBC) is part of Hitachi Europe Ltd and is responsible for pan-European branding, advertising, internal communications and public relations. The main role of ECBC is to reinforce Hitachi’s image amongst senior decision-makers, and to deliver the Hitachi story to internal and external stakeholders. ECBC also supports corporate communications for the other Hitachi Group companies across the EMEA-CIS region, including Hitachi Rail, Hitachi Energy, Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi High-Tech, GlobalLogic , and many more. Visit us at What you’ll be doingThis is a unique and exciting opportunity for an ambitious, creative and talented university student seeking a one-year paid placement in Digital Marketing. The ideal candidate would be an undergraduate currently studying a marketing or business related degree. Main Tasks and Responsibilities:As Digital Marketing Placement you’ll be joining a team that is fast-moving and hardworking, developing and delivering communications on a pan-European level, as well as supporting the needs of our local European offices. You will consequently gain exposure to a broad range of brand activities. You will be mainly working on our digital communications, maintaining and developing our corporate websites and intranet, reviewing social media content, handling external enquiries, monitoring and analysing the website performance, and working with internal and external stakeholders. You will work closely with colleagues from Hitachi Group companies to make sure product information and web links are accurate and up-to date in multiple languages. You will also work with external social media and translation agencies to manage the online content. You will use online tools such as website analytics, social media scheduling tools, as well as our Adobe content management system. You will handle online enquiries from European customers, and either respond to them or redirect them internally as appropriate. You’ll also get involved in designing and developing new content to keep the websites looking fresh and engaging.What you bring to the team We’re looking for a candidate who is motivated by delivering great work and the Hitachi vision. This is a hybrid role; you will mostly be working remotely with one day a week at our EMEA headquarters in Datchet and occasional meetings in London (Office address: Hitachi Europe Ltd, Botanica Ditton Park, Riding Court Road, Datchet, SL3 9LL).The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and background:Ideally be studying for a marketing/business related degreeKeen interest in branding and digital marketing and social media trendsMotivated team player with good organisational and communication skills, a flexible attitude and attention to detail.Proactive and confident in collaborating with internal and external teams. Proficient across Microsoft packages. Ability with other web tools, Adobe tools a bonus.Benefits PackageCompany Funded BenefitsGenerous holiday entitlement - with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days per yearA Holiday Banking scheme allowing you to bank untaken holiday to use another yearGroup Personal PensionPrivate Medical Insurance with self-funded option to cover family membersEmployee Assistance Programme available to all employeesPersonal Accident InsuranceVoluntary Benefits (funded by employee) including;Cycle To Work schemeGym MembershipDental Insurance with option to include dependent childrenHealth screeningDining cardOur Values We are proud to say we are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all applicants for employment without attention to any factor that doesn’t impact your ability to do the job, including race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are proud of Japanese heritage, with our values expressed through the Hitachi Spirit:Wa – Harmony, Trust, RespectMakoto – Sincerity, Fairness, Honesty, IntegrityKaitakusha-Seishin – Pioneering Spirit, ChallengeIf, like us, you’re motivated by delivering first class services, thrive in a fast paced and supportive environment and want to help Hitachi to drive social innovation, we’d love to hear from you
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