At a Glance
- Tasks: Support IT operations, user testing, and work on exciting e-commerce projects.
- Company: Join Mattel, a global leader in the toy industry with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Earn £25,000, enjoy 25 vacation days, and access health and wellness programmes.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in IT while working on innovative projects that matter.
- Qualifications: Undergraduate in IT with basic coding skills and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 25000 £ per year.
- Test scenarios / user acceptance testing.
- The Team
Our IT Intern will support business systems, end‑user support, and administration, and will interact with various areas of the business during their year at Mattel.
Time will be allocated to regional and global IT projects, primarily around e‑commerce and data analytics.
The role will provide exposure to IT operations within a multinational company.
The Opportunity
- Work with Business Analyst / Project Manager / Tech leads on projects:
- Business requirements gathering & identifying issues
- Ecommerce prototype building / proof of concepts
- Test scenarios / user acceptance testing
- Administration, status updates & communication
- Report building in IBM Cognos Analytics suite
• Regular office operation support
- Updating & creating Share Point & Simplr content/sites
- Meeting room & connectivity tools support
- Ad‑hoc user support requests
- Key Performance Indicators
- Meeting deadlines for projects
- User satisfaction with application support
- Regular communication of open and resolved issues to management
- What We’re Looking For
- Undergraduate student in IT (placement year), with no acceptance of Masters students
- Experience with ecommerce platforms – Shopify (advantage) and others
- Basic coding experience (Java Script, Python, HTML, CSS, etc.)
- Knowledge of social media platforms, marketing, or analytics
- Report building tools
- Proficiency with standard PC applications: MS Office, Adobe products (Acrobat, Photoshop)
- PC/MAC books, tablets, mobile devices
- Behavioural Competencies
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Pro‑active attitude
- Self‑motivated
- Analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Willingness to learn and embrace new technologies
- Willingness to relocate within a commutable distance of the Slough office
What We Offer
- Gross annual salary of GBP 25,000
- Paid time off: 25 vacation days (up to 5 extra days purchasable) + 2 volunteer days per year + birthday day off
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance program: Access to Help@Hand (Unum), Modern Health, Headspace, and Maven
- Contributory pension scheme
- Private health insurance
- Dental insurance & dental service app
- Life & disability insurance
- Employee discount programme "Be well at Mattel"
- Mattel products discount
- Family benefits: 24 weeks off for 1st caregiver or 12 weeks for co‑parent, paid on arrival of new child; return to work programme; path to parenthood; family care leave
Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day.
We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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