Technology & IT Placement London 2023

Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for our undergraduate placement schemes.

As a Technology and IT intern, you will be fully integrated in to the day-to-day activities of our technical teams, monitoring the performance of our technology stack and providing solutions to any issues or queries.

Role Description

You will be involved in working with business stakeholders and the analysis team to define quality, easy to use, cost effective solutions meeting business requirements. You will also get the opportunity to work with applications using .NET technologies, system architecture and design, development, customization and testing. This internship will strengthen your IT skills and knowledge of how they are applied to a global business.

This role will provide a fantastic springboard for your future career.

Who You Are

Eligibility

• Must be an second year undergraduate student completing an industrial placement year course returning to study in autumn 2024
• Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
• Available to start working full time in the summer of 2023
• Interested in the area you're applying to whether this is through your studies, experiences, extra-curricular activities or a general interest

About you

• Strong interest in either of the following areas: IT, computer science, software engineering, development ops, computer system or business
• Attention to detail and the ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels in a professional and mature manner
• Ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and undertake various administrative duties
• Strong MS Office skills

In order to be successful we will be looking for potential in the following areas:

• Builds Relationship & Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Thinks Strategically
• Inspires Creativity & Innovation
• Exhibits Professional Excellence

What We Offer

• Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your future career
• Constructive on-the-job training as well as companywide learning and development initiatives
• Learn how decisions and actions are made within a global business environment
• Take on real responsibility and become an essential part of an encouraging team
• Have the support and network of a large community of interns
• Access to join and support our Employee Resource Groups ranging from WOMEN @ Disney, Disney DIVERSITY, Disney PRIDE, our disability & neurodiversity focused group - ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group – TRUST
• Hybrid working model – 3 days in the office per week
• Annual salary of £21,000 with 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Discounts & Perks: You are entitled to discounts on designated Disney products, resort food & beverage and ticketing
• Access to free support services including Unmind, the mental wellbeing app
• Opportunity to select eye care and flu vouchers

Application

Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips so you can set yourself up for success and learn more about the recruitment process. Please check out our guide here:

https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdf

You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the "Apply Now" button on this page. Please note, applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

For your cover letter we will be looking for approximately 400 words and looking to understand the following areas:

• 1. Why have you chosen Disney?
• 2. Why have you chosen this internship?
• 3. Why should Disney consider you for this internship?

Please only apply to one internship position. We offer a large number of Early Careers opportunities across our business and if appropriate we will consider you for all relevant opportunities when you apply.

The application deadline is Monday 21st November however, if we receive a high volume of applications we may close the role before this date, therefore we strongly advise you to apply early.