Communications Associate - 12 Month (Undergraduate Placement)

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom

1/12/2025

What if the work you did every day could impact the lives of people you know? Or all of humanity?

At Illumina, we are expanding access to genomic technology to realize health equity for billions of people around the world. Our efforts enable life-changing discoveries that are transforming human health through the early detection and diagnosis of diseases and new treatment options for patients.

Working at Illumina means being part of something bigger than yourself. Every person, in every role, has the opportunity to make a difference. Surrounded by extraordinary people, inspiring leaders, and world changing projects, you will do more and become more than you ever thought possible.

Communications Associate - 12 Month (Undergraduate Placement)

We are looking for an enthusiastic Communications Undergraduate Associate to join our team at Illumina, Europe. Based in Cambridge UK, you will provide support across all our communications activity – press office, events, social media, internal communication, and you’ll be joining a company that will offer you rewarding, challenging work and a chance to make a difference. Our mission is to help improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome. Whether it’s a PR launch, liaising with senior leaders, or coming up with ideas for a creative media pitch, it goes without saying that you should be a strong team player that thrives on a fast-paced environment and has strong attention to detail - this is a job as much about fun as hard work.

You must be studying at a UK university to apply for this position.

About Us

We have established ourselves as the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies through our focus on innovation, serving customers in the research, clinical and applied markets. We currently facilitate a myriad of processes in the life sciences, oncology, reproductive health, agriculture, and other emerging segments.

When you join the high-performing team at Illumina, your work takes on new meaning—to an exponential degree. Our growth, our positive culture, and the impact our products are having in the world will ignite the same passion in you that drives our people forward. And together, we accomplish things beyond expectations.

The role

This role is a 12-month internship staring in July 2025, finishing July 2026. Based at our offices in Granta Park, Cambridge. Our programme focuses on meaningful project work, professional and personal development, in addition to providing networking opportunities.

Role And Responsibilities

As our Communications Associate you will have a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of communications within a global leader in the scientific and healthcare space. You’ll work across the breadth of our teams across our Europe business, developing stories to serve internal and external communications. Your ability to interview, write and communicate in an engaging passionate way will be key, as well as a talent for identifying great stories to celebrate success and help support recognition of colleagues.

• Preferred experience and qualifications
• Preferred Educational Background: Undergraduate ideally journalism or PR based (or similar)
• Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of colleagues at all levels
• Efficient time management skills with the ability to stay focused on primary business objectives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently, using own initiative.
  
  

The Selection Process

• Submit application before 7th February 2025 to be considered
• Longlisted candidates will be invited to submit a written piece of work.
• Shortlisted candidates must be available to interview March 2025 onwards
  
  

Illumina believes that everyone has the ability to make an impact, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information.