Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity. Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science. Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.
Join our Corporate Development Team in London for a 12-month industrial placement, starting in June 2027.
At a glance
Second-year university students interested in M&A or Business Development have the opportunity to work with an experienced team and gain practical knowledge in these fields.
Industrial Placement Student: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Support the due diligence process for potential mergers, acquisitions, or investments.
- Analysis of market intelligence information / deal metrics.
- Aid in the development of financial models and analysis for valuation purposes.
- Contribute to the preparation of presentations and reports for senior management.
- Maintain precedent transactions databases.
Education requirements
Currently studying for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or another field involving analytical skills and numeracy.
If you are studying for your Undergraduate Degree you must be in your 2nd year of study (England) or 3rd year of study (Scotland) or an Integrated Masters Degree and seeking to complete a year in industry in partnership with your university. Please ensure the role is suitable for your placement year.
Benefits
- Salary of £28,860 per year
- A London travel allowance
- Health & wellbeing programmes to support your physical and mental health
- You will join IP Unite, Haleon’s community for students run by students to support charity events, sports clubs, STEM outreach and many more exciting projects
Interviews will be held in November/December 2026.
We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.
Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes.
Note to candidates
The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.
Application process
The application process has a total of up to 4 stages:
- Application – information will be required regarding your education and Right to Work.
- Online Assessment – you will be asked to complete a behaviour based online assessment and one-way video interview supported by Hirevue.
- Interview – if selected you will be invited to attend a final stage virtual interview; The interview will consist of a competency-based interview and may include a case study/technical exercise.
- Offer – candidates will receive an outcome within 2 weeks following interview.
Interviews will be held in November/December 2026
We advise you to apply as soon as possible as we may close the role due to the volume of applications.
Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes
