At a Glance
- Tasks: Support event planning and execution for veterinary affairs, enhancing brand awareness.
- Company: Join Colgate-Palmolive, a global leader in pet nutrition and consumer products.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, develop skills, and work with a supportive team.
- Other info: Opportunity for global exposure and career development in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the pet care industry while learning from experts.
- Qualifications: Interest in event coordination, strong collaboration skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world.
Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals.
Location: Woking, UK
Duration: 12 months
The Hill's Pet Nutrition Values: To help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets.
The learning & development opportunities: You will refine your commercial mind-set and continue to learn new skills working closely with a cross-functional team giving you exposure to all local market departments.
The challenge & variety: You will operate in a fast paced operational environment, directly impacting the day-to-day performance of the business, with personal accountability for your business.
The global experience: You will have the opportunity to work with global brands, participate in global strategies with potential to develop your career internationally.
Internship position to support Hill’s UK and Ireland Professional and Veterinary Affairs (PVA) team to strengthen our position in the Vet Channel, drive vets’ recommendation and create brand awareness. Key projects will include:
- Support the planning and execution of professional events and Hill’s presence at congresses
- Support the implementation of continuing professional development (CPD) programmes, virtual and face to face
- Support the development of nutrition education and resource materials
- Administrative tasks to support the PVA Team
What you will be doing:
- Support the end-to-end execution of professional off-site events and industry congresses across the UK and Ireland, coordinating promotional materials, logistics, stand briefing, and attendee communications to build brand endorsement.
- Manage the delivery of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programs by handling council credit applications, managing hired speaker contracts, creating promotional materials for the sales team and social media, updating the online Veterinary Academy, and facilitating webinar technical logistics.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Services to ensure nutritional accuracy in marketing assets and support customer inquiry responses.
- Drive operational efficiency across team workflows by overseeing vendor setup, contract tracking, supplier invoicing, and physical collateral distribution.
What you will bring:
- Work experience or interest in event coordination and the organisation of continuing professional development
- Strong collaboration skills with internal and external stakeholders, creativity and the ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative
- Detail oriented with skills in organisation, priority setting and adaptability to changing priorities and circumstances
- Proficiency in Google Suite or Microsoft Office, spreadsheets and AI-driven workflows. Experience with design tools such as Canva would be a plus.
- Ability and willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland for off-site industry events
Travel Requirements: May be required to attend events across the UK and Republic of Ireland with the PVA Team.
Our Commitment to Inclusion: Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Professional Veterinary Affairs And Events Intern employer: Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the Surrey/Woking area. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a commitment to sustainability, making it a rewarding place to contribute to cutting-edge omnichannel search strategies while being part of a globally respected brand.
