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About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty chemical company whose science delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol owns and operates more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales, and technical offices around the world and has about 8,000 employees. For more information, visit .
We value diversity in professional backgrounds and life experiences. By enabling a consistent, unbiased, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol seeks to create a positive experience for candidates so we can get to know them at their best. We recognize unique work and life situations and offer flexibility, ensuring our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in every aspect of life.
Project Management Placement Student - Global Communications Team
Location: Hazelwood, near Derby, United Kingdom
Are you a motivated and organized business or management degree student eager to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic, global company? Join Lubrizol's Creative Services/Global Communications team for a unique student placement opportunity where you'll collaborate with professionals worldwide, contributing to impactful projects and enhancing your skills in an engaging, fast-paced environment.
About the Role:
As a Project Management Placement Student within our global communications team, you'll have the chance to support various aspects of project delivery and data management. This placement offers a diverse range of experiences--from conducting pricing benchmarks and managing an extensive image library to assisting with creative video and drone shoots, and collaborating across multiple international time zones. Your adaptability and enthusiasm will be key to thriving in this vibrant role, where teamwork and independent initiative are equally important.
Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and support projects from conception through completion, including managing incentives, coordinating with team members, and identifying opportunities for process improvements that enhance efficiency.
• Data and Database Management: Upload, catalogue, and maintain our global image database with precision. Conduct thorough research and prepare insightful presentations based on data findings.
• Global Pricing Research: Compile and manage industry databases related to pricing, contributing valuable market insights that support business decisions.
• Creative Support: Assist film crews and photographers on shoots, including coordinating locations and logistics. Support drone operations, demonstrating flexibility and attention to detail.
• Collaboration and Communication: Liaise effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners worldwide, fostering strong professional relationships and ensuring seamless information flow.
• Charity Leadership: Take an active role in Lubrizol's charity committee by organizing fundraising events, preparing annual reports, and presenting outcomes to senior leaders, contributing to our commitment to community engagement.

What We're Looking For:

• Currently pursuing a business or management related degree with a year in industry, maintaining at least a 2:1 academic record.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and open to learning new digital tools and technologies as needed.
• Strong understanding of global business environments and cultural awareness to engage confidently with diverse international teams.
• Highly systems- and process-oriented with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive problem solver who identifies challenges and contributes constructively to developing solutions.
• Effective team player capable of working collaboratively and independently with initiative and accountability.

To excel in this role, you should demonstrate excellent organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and confidence when approaching new challenges. Prior experiences in work, volunteering, or extracurricular activities that showcase your commitment and achievements will be highly valued.
Why Choose Lubrizol?
Lubrizol may not be a household name, but our innovations impact everyday life globally--from the surfaces and fluids in vehicles to shampoos, medicines, and textiles. As a Berkshire Hathaway company, we combine specialized chemistry expertise with innovative formulation and applications capabilities to positively influence customers and communities worldwide.
Our inclusive culture fosters learning, collaboration, and continuous improvement, empowering employees at all levels to make a meaningful impact through science and teamwork.
What We Offer:

• Competitive salary aligned with industry standards.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus to reward your contributions.
• Competitive pension scheme supporting your long-term financial wellbeing.
• Flexible working hours promoting work-life balance.
• Potential opportunity to support your final year project with practical insights.
• Subsidised sports and social club membership at some locations to encourage wellbeing and community.
• Access to subsidised on-site restaurant facilities (where available).
• Free on-site car parking for convenience.

Join Us
This placement is an exciting chance to develop your project management skills in a supportive, global environment where your work truly matters. We embrace diverse backgrounds and perspectives and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
Additional Information:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of the placement.
• Applicants should have completed at least two years of an undergraduate degree but not graduated prior to placement start.
• We accept applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early, as the vacancy may close once sufficient applications are received.

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge and contribute to a company that truly values science and people, apply today by creating a profile and submitting your CV and cover letter.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Lubrizol is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other protected status.
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Ready for your next career step? Apply today and let's shape the future together!
It's an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. Lubrizol is not staying put. We are continually learning and evolving. Our passion delivers our success -- not only for Lubrizol but for those who count on us every day: our employees, customers and communities.
We work with a relentless commitment to operate safely and responsibly, keeping safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance at the forefront of everything we do. The well-being of our employees, customers and communities is paramount to our culture and in the way we approach our work.
As a diverse, global team, we work together to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through science only Lubrizol can deliver, and we never stop pushing to do it better.
One of the founding principles of The Lubrizol Corporation more than 90 years ago was treating every employee with dignity and respect. That same commitment is only stronger today.
More than that, we are committed to providing an environment where every employee can be the best they can be, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic.

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