Marketing Graduate Programme in Yeovil

Location: Hybrid working from our Head Office in Yeovil (3 days per week)

Duration: Two-year Graduate Programme

The Opportunity

Your journey to becoming a marketing expert starts here. In this role, you can help bridge the gap between creative spark and analytical insight. This is more than your average programme; this is a journey through different Screwfix marketing disciplines. You’ll experience a complete overview of how insight, creativity and campaign delivery combine to power one of the UK's fastest-growing retailers. This isn’t just any graduate scheme. This is a two-year journey where you’ll experience what it’s like to work across every facet of our marketing operations, building real expertise and transferable skills.

What’s in it for you:

• 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly) increasing with service up to a maximum of 33 days
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Our Recruitment Process

We review applications individually. The process includes:

• Online assessment
• Recorded video interview
• In-person assessment centre at our Yeovil Head Office (Between 16th March – 1st April)

Applicants may apply to one programme only. Multiple applications will not be considered; however, relevant experience from other areas may be reviewed where appropriate. Applications close 6th March. Apply now and start your Screwfix adventure.

Key responsibilities

During our two-year programme, you’ll spend time across different marketing and PR disciplines and develop skills in:

• Campaign management: From brief to delivery, you’ll coordinate media production, content creation, and photoshoots, building brilliant cross-team relationships to create standout campaigns while keeping an eye on budgets.
• Marketing planning: Build and maintain the Customer Plan - the ultimate source of truth for all channel activity. You’ll help spot potential issues while championing what customers want.
• Instore & local marketing: Bring new store openings to life by helping orchestrate campaigns from planning to launch day.
• Public relations: Assist the PR team to steer campaigns from bright ideas to brilliant results. Craft press releases, coordinate with agencies, chase deadlines, and show off what’s working with regular reporting.
• Social media: You’ll be at the heart of Screwfix's social channels, keeping the brand voice consistent, the audience engaged, and the performance metrics flowing.

Required Skills & Experience

We want curious, driven individuals who:

• Have graduated and are ready to launch their marketing career
• Have the ambition and energy to make an impact and progress quickly
• Think analytically and love solving problems with data and insight
• Are passionate about retail, customers, and what makes marketing work
• Thrive in collaborative environments and communicate with confidence
• Are hungry to learn and grow in a fast-paced business

Why Screwfix

• Structured development: A carefully designed rotation programme with training, mentorship and genuine responsibility from day one.
• Real impact: You’ll be contributing to projects that matter to our business and customers.
• Career launch: This programme is designed to fast-track your career with exposure to multiple disciplines and senior leaders.
• Great culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and getting things done while also having fun.
• Flexible working: Hybrid options that give you the balance you need.
• Diversity & Inclusion: We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.