Student Placement (Social Value & Communications)
Employer:
Landmarc Support Services
Location:
Tilshead, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP3 4RX
Pay:
£25,063 per year, Competitive
Contract Type:
Temporary
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
06/02/2026
About this job
Job Introduction Landmarc’s core mission is to provide the Armed Forces with support services on the Defence Training Estate and has done for over 20 years. Creating a sense of purpose and pride in their work.
Landmarc is considered a great place to work due to its focus on employee well‑being, a supportive culture, competitive benefits, and a mission‑driven environment that supports the Armed Forces. Employing over 1300 staff across the United Kingdom.
The Social Value and Communications Placement Student will support the organisation in capturing, reporting and communicating the social value it creates through the delivery of support services across the UK Defence Training Estate. The role will involve helping to gather evidence of social impact, contribute to social value reporting and translate data and achievements into clear, engaging communications for internal and external audiences. Working closely with colleagues across the business, the placement student will support a range of communications and PR activity, with a particular focus on showcasing social value achievements through reports, case studies, digital content and communication materials. This role offers hands‑on experience in social impact reporting, corporate communications and purpose‑led story‑telling.
Hours of work: 37 per week. Hybrid: 1 - 2 days a week. Start Date: Autumn 2026. Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term. Location: Westdown Camp, Tilshead, Salisbury Wiltshire SP3 4RX. Nearest Train Station: Salisbury Train Station, South Western Road, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP2 7RS. Travel Required: You will be expected to undertake some UK travel as project needs dictate. The remote nature of some of the Landmarc sites and lack of public transport means that the successful candidate will need to access their own transport and hold a full driving licence. Please note that all interview‑related correspondence will be sent via email.
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Main Responsibilities
Bring a strong interest in social value, social impact, sustainability or corporate responsibility. Understand how communications and PR help promote an organisation’s values and achievements. Use a range of communication channels.
* including websites, social media, newsletters and marketing materials
* Combine data, evidence and storytelling to help demonstrate meaningful impact
* Work confidently with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
* Apply basic design principles and use tools such as Canva, Adobe InDesign or Illustrator to support visual content
The Ideal Candidate: Writes clearly, confidently and can adapt tone for different audience. Organises and presents information in a structured, visually engaging way. Creates simple, eye‑catching visual content (infographics, posters, social media graphics) using templates and guidance. Enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across teams. Manages time effectively and balances multiple tasks and deadlines. Brings initiative, creativity and a willingness to learn and share ideas. Approaches work with positivity, professionalism and reliability. Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities. Access to own transport due to the rural location of site. Join Landmarc and enjoy a Competitive Salary Plus Outstanding Benefits. At Landmarc, we value our employees and go beyond just offering a competitive salary. We’re proud to provide a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your well‑being, career growth, and work‑life balance.
Benefits
Here are just some of the highlights:
* Pension: Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc.
* Generous Holiday Entitlement: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, pro‑rata. Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.
* Want more time off?
* You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.
* Other Amazing Benefits: Edenred Savings Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
* Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
* Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
* Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy). Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
* Family‑Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life’s important moments.
* Sick Pay: Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service.
* At Landmarc, we don’t just offer benefits – we invest in your future, your well‑being, and your career.
About the Company
Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi‑million pound projects to improve vital training assets.
By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces.
We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.
Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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