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Business Operations Internship 2026 (Placement Year)

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Are you a university student looking for a placement year in the tech industry?  Want to work somewhere where your ideas matter and you can make a real impact?    Start date: Monday 6th July 2026  Length: 12 months   Salary: £20,000   Locations: Marlow & Manchester    Join our Business Operations Internship Programme  Our Internship Programme is designed for students like you - curious, driven, and ready to explore the world of technology. Over 12 months you'll gain hands-on experience, lead on real projects, make a genuine impact on our organisation and build skills that will set you apart after graduation.    Check out some of our intern blogs via this link to learn more about a placement year at Softcat:    About the Business Operations department  At Softcat, we prioritise teamwork and exceptional customer service. This wouldn't be achievable without the dedicated teams and departments within Business Operations, who work diligently behind the scenes to enhance our efficiency, streamline operations, and deliver world-class customer service.    The departments in our Business Operations area include Operations, Customer Services, Procurement, Logistics, Finance and People & Property (HR). Our past interns have worked in roles including Customer Service Intern, Finance Intern, Order Fulfilment Intern and Recruitment Intern.     As an Intern in the Business Operations area, you'll:  Join a specific team and take on meaningful responsibilities and duties   Collaborate and engage across departments to deliver top-tier service   Build key skills such as communication, time management, prioritisation, organisation and teamwork   Work with other Softcat Interns on exciting group projects   Learning about your team and department and how they contribute to Softcat's success    What we're looking for: A current undergraduate University student studying in the UK/Ireland in your penultimate year, from any degree discipline  Passionate about the tech industry and eager to learn  Ability to develop and maintain relationships externally and internally  The ability to use your own initiative and work independently or as part of a team  Demonstrate an alignment to our Softcat values & inclusive culture    Work in a way that works for you   We recognise that life doesn't always fit into a 9-5 every day in the office. That's why we offer:  Hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home) Flexible working hours – flexing the times you start and finish     Working with us   Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.    How does our internship recruitment process work?   Our process consists of four stages, Application > One-Way Video Interview > Virtual Assessment Centre > Final Stage Panel Interview.     Initially we're reviewing you for our Business Operations area, assessing your Softcat fit, passion for this area and transferable skills. Once you reach our Assessment Centre's, we'll reveal the roles we have available for this year's placements. You'll then be given the opportunity to highlight your first choice, or we'll align you to where we think you'd make the most impact. You'll then interview specifically for your aligned role at your final stage panel interview.      Some key info:   Application closing date: Friday 19th December 2025  Business Operations Assessment Centre Dates: Tuesday 24th February 2026 OR Thursday 26th February 2026 (you must be able to attend one of these dates to be considered for this opportunity) Roles are subject to location which means you may be required to relocate in order to be considered for a position    Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.    Join us   To become part of the success story, please apply now.  If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence.    You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at

Nice-to-have skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • United Kingdom

Work experience

  • Finance & Accounting
  • HR
  • Supply Chain

Languages

  • English
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