ARU Spring Internship Scheme 2025: Marketing Intern
Company name: The Micron Group
Pay rate: £12.60 per hour
Location: Remote with induction at Ely, Cambridgeshire based office and regular ARU Cambridge campus meetings
Hours: 20 hours per week
Term: 10 weeks
Start date: March 2025
Application deadline: 27th February 2025
Interview dates: Flexible, in person at ARU Cambridge campus
The Micron Group, founded in 1996, is an innovative, technological, international contract research organisation (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. We provide full and comprehensive support to clients, working across all phases of pharmaceutical and treatment development and throughout the product lifecycle.
Our scientific/clinical backgrounds and IT technology base give us a major advantage over traditional CROs and communications agencies. Our unique selling point is a combination of scientific/clinical expertise, innovative IT technologies, excellent staff (well trained, dedicated, loyal) and proven performance (cost effective, on time, on budget).
We have 53 staff based in the UK, US and South Africa and work with clients globally. We retain a small company feel whilst “punching above our weight” to deliver our services around the world.
The role
- Working with the existing team and hiring manager to develop, document, and implement a digital communications plan supporting the marketing and business development activities of the group.
- Leading the implementation of the digital communications plan, putting the steps of the plan into action while working with the hiring manager to set up the structure to support this activity on an ongoing basis.
- Building a marketing strategy for the group, to be presented to and approved by the Board.
- Collaborating with experts in the business to understand and document the key markets for the company, the differentiators within these markets, and the routes to market to attract new customers and grow the business.
- Beginning the implementation of the marketing strategy, setting out the project plans for each area and the processes for monitoring performance and communicating progress.
- The specific tasks within this relatively broad project brief can be tailored to the individual, allowing them to use their strengths while also learning and understanding new areas.
Person spec
- Current ARU undergraduate student from a relevant degree course e.g. Marketing, Business Management, Digital Media
- Significant interest and knowledge of digital communications and social media (for business)
- Excellent, professional communication skills
- Self-starting and motivated with a willingness to push beyond their boundaries
- Must be able to travel to Ely for initial induction.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the internship the successful intern should be able to demonstrate:
- A deeper appreciation of how to directly support marketing and business development with a digital communications plan in a Business-to-Business environment, and how to apply theoretical marketing concepts and models in a real-world business setting.
- An improved understanding of how to use digital communications to create a real-world business impact, and how to convert practical business experiences into actionable elements of a marketing strategy.
- Exposure to Board decision-making processes and how to put together a compelling business case.
- Development in digital marketing, strategy implementation, and associated project management skills.
How to apply: Please click on the ‘apply’ button and ensure your CV is up to date and showcases your relevant skills and experience for the role and that you attach a tailored covering letter or supporting statement.
Only successful candidates will be contacted due to the number of applications received.