IT Internship
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10093991 Location London, United Kingdom Business The Walt Disney Company (EMEA) Date posted Jun. 25, 2024Job Summary:
Ready to make magic? We’re hiring for an IT intern to join us for a 12-month placement.
In this role, you will provide IT system analysis and support services to our Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) teams, focusing on the core Disney Experience applications. You will be involved with engaging with teams across the creative, finance, retail and licensing teams across EMEA as well as the Global IT teams to build on your business and application knowledge. Over this internship you will develop expertise in providing application support solutions for all customers within our EMEA function. You will work to ensure customer expectations are managed and services are fulfilled for our range of internal & external partners.
Working in this remit will provide a fantastic springboard for your future career.
This role will require you to be onsite 4 days a week.
Eligibility
Must be a second-year undergraduate student on an industrial placement year course returning to study in Autumn 2025
Must have the right to work in the UK already in place
Available to start working full time in the summer of 2024
Interested in the area you are applying for; whether this is through your studies, experiences, extracurricular activities or a general interest
About you
Strong curiosity about either of the following areas: IT, 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 Relationships & Communicates Effectively
Drives Results
Thinks Strategically
Inspires Creativity & Innovation
Exhibits Professional Excellence
Why should you join us?
Develop your workplace skills and experience to help build the foundations of your 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 a crucial 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
Annual salary of £23,500 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
Interested?
Before applying we would strongly encourage you to read our hints and tips here: https://disneycasting.net/kenexa/profintern/Candidate_Hints_and_Tips.pdf so you can set yourself up for success and learn about the recruitment process.
You will need to apply with your CV and cover letter via the link 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?
The application deadline is Wednesday 10th July 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.
Once we have received your application, we will be in contact within 14 days to let you know more about the blended online assessment.
Should you need to get in touch with us regarding potential support in the recruitment process, for example to discuss what reasonable adjustments you might require, then please drop us an email in advance to Recruitment.London@disney.com and we will happily pick up a conversation on this.
Good luck!
About The Walt Disney Company (EMEA):
Disney EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, which is part of a business we call The Walt Disney Company (EMEA).
The Walt Disney Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.