About this role
Commercial Internship 2027 (Placement Year)
Are you a university student looking for a placement year in the tech industry?
Want to work somewhere where your ideas matter and you can make a real impact?
- Start date: Monday 5 July 2027
- Duration: 12 months
- Salary: £22,000
- Locations: Marlow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol & South Coast relocation may be required depending on role location
- Application close: 30 November 2026
- Video Interview Deadline: 20 December 2026
- Virtual Assessment Centre: 2 March or 4 March 2027 (attendance at one date required)
- Final Interviews: March & April 2027
Join our Commercial Internship Programme
Our Internship Programme is designed for students like you - curious, driven, and ready to explore the world of technology. Over 12 months you'll gain hands-on experience, lead on real projects, make a genuine impact on our organisation and build skills that will set you apart after graduation.
What we're looking for:
- A current undergraduate University student studying in the UK/Ireland in your penultimate year, from any degree discipline
- Passionate about the tech industry and eager to learn
- An interest in the commercial business area and the departments within this area
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships externally and internally
- The ability to use your own initiative and work independently or as part of a team
- Demonstrate an alignment to our Softcat values & inclusive culture
We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you!
Work in a way that works for you
We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
- Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
- Working flexible hours – flexing the times you start and finish during the day
- Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs
Working with us
Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.