Year in industry placement | Communications
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Location of role Oxford, UK
Department Communications
Key Responsibilities
This placement offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a wide‑ranging communications function and to discover the life sciences industry.
You will get the chance to work on everything from copywriting to graphic design and videography, supporting internal and external communications in a pioneering biotechnology company.
* Support maintenance of internal news flow and company internal communications channels
* Manage content on company intranet and digital signage systems
* Draft written content for internal news articles, company emails, social media and the company website
* Editing and formatting of photos and videos for social media, web, intranet and digital signage
* Videography, video and audio editing
* Graphic design, including infographics, GIFs, animations and presentations
* Support the creation and maintenance of company brand materials
* Contribute to analytics and reporting
* Ad‑hoc support with event planning and organization
* Support project & task management, and team planning
Education & Qualifications
* Active enrolment on an undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a similar subject
* Willingness to explore multiple forms of communication, including visual and digital
* Interest in absorbing and interpreting scientific subject matter, particularly biology, is preferred
What will you receive?
Join Immunocore for a paid placement and gain insights from our innovative science and corporate growth. You’ll enjoy 25 days of annual leave (pro rata), pension scheme eligibility, and access to our active Sports and Social Club with subsidised events.
Please note this is a full‑time position based at our Abingdon, Oxfordshire office and contracted through a third party.
Important information for all applicants
The application deadline is 09th January 2026, with phone interviews starting shortly after. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in‑person Assessment Centre on 23rd, 24th, 25th, or 26th February 2026, providing an opportunity to meet current placement students, learn about the role, and socialise with employees.
Placements are expected to begin on 7th September 2026.
Please only apply if you are currently undergoing a degree with a placement year (sandwich year).
Please note – if you are not available on all the above dates, unfortunately we won’t be able to proceed with your application.
If interested, apply with your CV and a cover letter (combined in one document) stating your main areas of interest.
About the Company
Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial‑stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialise a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers. We are creating not just an environment where great minds can interact but an innovation powerhouse answering the big questions.
Focused on delivering first‑in‑class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.
At Immunocore, we recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advance medicine and support one another in these pursuits.
Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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