Renishaw - Digital Communications Placement Year

Renishaw is a market-leading, global provider of manufacturing technologies, analytical instruments and medical devices.

We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Early Careers cohort consists of around 195 Graduates, 203 Apprentices and 58 Placements. You are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep Renishaw at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest if your continuous development and success from day one.

Our Values

At Renishaw you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.  

We are proud of our strong working culture and work hard to promote diversity and inclusivity. We encourage our people to act in line with our core values of innovation, inspiration, integrity and involvement. 

What type of things will I be working on?

During this 12-month industrial placement, beginning in September 2025, you will gain hands-on experience in website and content support, while also gaining a comprehensive understanding of the full Early Careers lifecycle. You will play an integral role in shaping and improving Renishaw’s programmes, with your contributions directly influencing their growth and success. Throughout the placement, you will take on a diverse range of responsibilities, including:

• Manage and enhance Early Careers content on the company intranet and external website, improving design, usability, and user engagement.
• Create engaging content for social media and the Early Careers development curriculum.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to support Early Careers initiatives.
• Support all stages of the Early Careers lifecycle, from recruitment to programme completion, including peak recruitment periods and events.

What’s on offer?

• £20,510 salary.
• Potential of future offers and opportunities on our graduate schemes.
• Flexible & hybrid working available (team dependent).
• Fantastic training including core skills training plus access to a learning and development courses platform.
• Bonus scheme & 9% pension contribution. 
• Lots of perks including full medical insurance, access to onsite fitness centres & onsite subsidised restaurants.

Where will I be working?

This role is based out of one of our main sites near Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire. As Renishaw sites are located in semi-rural areas, applicants must ensure they have reliable means of transport to reach the site, as public transportation options will be limited. Alternatively, applicants should be willing to relocate to the local area.

What do I need?

Training and development is excellent so candidates with no experience but a keen interest in Human Resources or Marketing will be strongly considered. If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another placement opportunity at Renishaw.

What’s the application process?

1. Quick Apply: Simply submit your CV - no cover letter needed! However, we'd love it if you could personalise your CV with a short profile that reflects your interest in Renishaw and this placement opportunity. Applications close end January the sooner you apply the better!
2. Telephone Call with the GRB Renishaw team - this not an interview, just a chance for us to have a conversation around what made you apply and what makes you a great fit!
3. Online Interview – meet the team and get a great feel for why Renishaw is for you! 

Equal Opportunities

Renishaw are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the team on [email protected]