Gymshark - Events Industry Placement Year

About us

We’re here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today, prepares us for tomorrow. So, we give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster, be stronger. We celebrate those who show up – for themselves – to be their physical or mental best, whatever that means for them. It’s what we want for our community, and our team. A team that’s growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymshark’s future. Our plans are ambitious, and we’re looking for people who want to join us for the ride – our growth will be your growth.

A brand-new placement programme to Gymshark, the Event placement student will become an integral part of the Gymshark Events team. Our Events team work within our Brand department to create world-class experiences for the Gymshark Community across a range of different cities that aims to create a sense of belonging for our community.

When you work for us, you’re more than a placement student – you’ll join our Gymshark family. We give people the tools they need to reach further, go faster and be the best version of themselves. We work hard, sure, but we have fun while we do it.

Placement Start Date: 1st July, 2024
Placement Duration: 13 Months 
Location: Solihull, UK
Closing Date: Sunday 17th December, Midnight (applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment)
Assessment Centre Date: 6th March 2024 (at Gymshark HQ, Solihull)

What you’ll learn:

You will gain experience in: 

• Being onsite event support on several events throughout the year
• Building and maintaining close relationships with internal stakeholders for consistent cross-collaboration.
• Working with external agencies and suppliers to add elements to events and bring them to life.
• Learning to negotiate with suppliers and manage a budget for events.

What you’ll need

We’re not about box-ticking, a placement year is about developing you. To be successful for a placement at Gymshark, you will:

• Be passionate about learning and developing your skills
• Be an effective communicator
• Work successfully within a team environment and independently
• Have good relationship building skills
• Be able to manage and prioritise your time effectively
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

To be successful for an Events placement with us, you will have:

• Have a passion for events and bringing the community together.
• Be able to adjust, be calm and confident when under pressure.
• A basic understanding of events

What you’ll get:

We offer a diverse and inclusive culture, a supportive and sociable work environment, plus ample opportunities for professional growth, development, and networking.

Plus, just to mention some of our perks…

• 25 days holidays + your birthday and all the Bank Holidays which can be substituted and taken whenever you want.
• A tailored and individualised placement approach
• A truly Flexible Working Culture
• A collaborative, creative and inspiring working environment
• 50% Gymshark Discount
• Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
• Great Training and Learning Resources
• Choice of hardware and access to the best software
• Paid time off when you’re physically and mentally unwell
• Refuel - Healthy fresh food at GSHQ
• Lifting Club (LC) Gym Membership
• Free monthly massages

Ready to apply?

Application Outcomes: End of January 

If successful, you will be invited to complete a video/phone interview so we can get to know the person behind the application.

Video/Phone Interview Outcome: Mid-February 

If successful, you will be invited to an in-person assessment centre at Gymshark HQ, Solihull, on 6th March 2024

TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST:

• Be currently studying an undergraduate degree at university
• Be able to take 13 months out to do a year in industry before going back for your final year
• Have the right to work in the UK (unfortunately we cannot provide sponsorship for placement students)
• Be happy to work from our HQ campus in Solihull, West Midlands
• Be ready to start from July 2024