Year in industry placement | Communications

Immunocore Ltd; Oxford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering biotechnology company in Oxford offers a Year in Industry placement in Communications for undergraduates interested in gaining hands-on experience in various communications functions. The role involves copywriting, graphic design, and videography, supporting internal and external communications. Candidates should have strong copywriting skills and technical proficiency in content management systems.

Benefits

Paid placement

25 days of annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme eligibility

Access to subsidised events at Sports and Social Club

Qualifications

• Active enrolment on an undergraduate degree in Communications or similar subject.
• Familiarity with content management systems.
• Willing to take on unfamiliar challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance of internal news flow and channels.
• Draft and edit written content for internal and external use.
• Manage content on the company intranet.

Skills

Copywriting experience

Technical proficiency

Familiarity with PowerPoint

Experience with image and video editing software

Graphic design potential

Good understanding of English grammar

Willingness to learn

Education

Active enrolment on an undergraduate degree in Communications/Journalism/Marketing

Tools

Adobe software

Job description

Job Details: Year in industry placement | Communications

Vacancy No: VN710

Employment Type: Full-time (contracted through a third party)

Location: Oxford, UK (Abingdon, Oxfordshire office)

Department: Communications

Key Responsibilities

Purpose of the role – This placement offers an opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a wide‑ranging communications function and to discover the life science industry. You will work on everything from copywriting to graphic design and videography, supporting internal and external communications in a pioneering biotechnology company.

• Support maintenance of internal news flow and company internal communications channels
• Manage content on company intranet and digital signage systems
• Draft written content for internal news articles, company emails, social media and the company website
• Editing and formatting of photos and videos for social media, web, intranet and digital signage
• Videography, video and audio editing
• Graphic design, including infographics, GIFs, animations and presentations
• Support the creation and maintenance of company brand materials
• Contribute to analytics and reporting
• Ad‑hoc support with event planning and organization
• Support project & task management, and team planning

Education & qualifications

• Active enrolment on an undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Marketing or a similar subject
• Copywriting experience
• General technical proficiency and adaptability for different platforms and content management systems
• Familiarity with PowerPoint software and presentation design
• Experience with image and video editing software (Adobe preferred)
• Graphic design potential
• Good use and understanding of English grammar
• Willingness to learn and eagerness to take on unfamiliar challenges

What will you receive?

• Paid placement
• 25 days of annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension scheme eligibility
• Access to our active Sports and Social Club with subsidised events

Important information for all applicants

Application deadline: 9th January 2026. Phone interviews will start shortly after. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in‑person Assessment Centre on 23rd, 24th, 25th or 26th February 2026. Placements are expected to begin on 7th September 2026. If you are not available on all the above dates, unfortunately, we will not be able to proceed with your application.

If interested, apply with your CV and a cover letter (combined in one document) stating your main areas of interest.

About the Company

Immunocore (NASDAQ: IMCR) is a pioneering, commercial‑stage T cell receptor biotechnology company whose purpose is to develop and commercialise a new generation of transformative medicines which address unmet patient needs in oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune disease. Our leaders in R&D are internationally recognised as some of the biotech industry’s most successful drug developers.

Focused on delivering first‑in‑class biological therapies to patients, we have developed a highly innovative soluble TCR platform. Our ImmTAX molecules underpin a new generation of precision‑engineered drugs that harness the immune system to treat a broad spectrum of diseases with high unmet medical need, including oncology, infectious diseases and autoimmune diseases.

At Immunocore, we recognise that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish and transformative changes happen.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.