Placement Year - Workforce Solutions Intern

Data, Business, Marketing, Communications.

HP (a member of BCF) is a global technology company helping people and organisations work, learn and connect through innovative technology, products and services.

Workforce Solutions is one of HP’s key business areas, bringing together services across our Personal Systems and Print businesses to help customers manage their technology and create better workplace experiences.

HP divisions are full members of the British Coatings Federation, which is the sole trade association for the UK paints, coatings, printing inks, and wallcoverings industry.

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If you love technology, innovation and performance under pressure then there's a place for you

Our key service areas include:

  • Lifecycle Services
  • Digital Services
  • Managed Services

About the Role

As a Workforce Solutions Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience supporting a global technology business. You’ll work with teams across Workforce Solutions and have the opportunity to contribute to real business activities, analyse performance and support initiatives that drive growth.

What You’ll Do

  • Support the preparation of internal and external business reviews, reports and presentations.
  • Track key business metrics including sales funnel, TCV, revenue and margin.
  • Support sales and services forecasting and business planning activities.
  • Track strategic growth initiatives across the Managed Services business.
  • Analyse business data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
  • Work with different teams and stakeholders across HP to gather information and support business priorities.
  • Prepare clear, data-driven updates and presentations for stakeholders.
  • Support ad-hoc projects and analysis across the Workforce Solutions organisation.

What You’ll Learn

This placement will give you the opportunity to develop your analytical, commercial, communication and presentation skills, while gaining an understanding of how a global technology business operates.

You’ll gain exposure to areas including business performance, forecasting, services, sales, data analysis and strategic planning.

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Analytical, curious and keen to learn.
  • Interested in technology, business, sales or services.
  • Confident working with data and presenting information.
  • A good communicator and team player.
  • Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Placement Details

  • 13-month placement: 1 July 2027 - 31 July 2028
  • Location: Reading, UK
  • Working model: Hybrid, with regular travel to the HP Reading office.
  • Must currently be enrolled on a degree programme with a placement year.
  • Must have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience within a global technology company, build your professional network and develop skills that will support your future career.

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  • Deadline
    Ongoing
  • Starting
    July 2027
  • Salary
    Competitive + benefits
  • Degree required
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    13 months
  • Location
    Berkshire (Reading) (Hybrid)
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  • Business
  • Data Science
  • Marketing/Communications
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