Marketing Graduate Programme

Summary

£40,000* per annum | 30 days holiday (pro rata) | 10% in-store discount

At Lidl, everyone who works here brings something unique to the table, it's something we really value, but we also have a whole lot in common. We're curious, collaborative, and ready to make a tangible impact on where we work.

Just like you.

Our Marketing function are passionate about delivering outstanding creative and campaigns, that deliver against our Brand House and company objectives!

Our teams create campaigns that turn people into customers, and customers into fans. We demonstrate how we add value to our customers lives, we understand it's not just a Parkside drill, it's the start of building a home, it's not just a tasty, British roast, it's family traditions, or it's not just a croissant, it's the inspiration for a designer handbag! We prove that at Lidl, there is More to Value.

We strive for distinctiveness to advocate our point of difference, across everything from signage and leaflets in store, to social media, PR and TV campaigns you see at home!

What you'll do

The Marketing Graduate Programme will take you through an intense, demanding but incredibly rewarding two years of structured development across the three core areas of Marketing:

1. Media & Strategy is the division looking after strategic planning, marketing strategy and media. Working with our agencies, the media team are responsible for planning and buying the media, to ensure Lidl advertising in seen in the right place, at the right time, by the right people.

1. The Campaigns team are responsible for project managing all brand, trade driving & business as usual campaigns and projects from development to implementation. Working with our in-house teams and external creative agencies, the team manage all channels for a campaign, from TV to radio, instore to online.

1. The Engagement team get close to our customers, creating meaningful moments through partnerships, events and comms. They work closely with our international colleagues on bringing global partnerships such as UEFA to life, and through to local store marketing and store specific events get into the hearts of new communities. They also ensure our products and brands are seen heard through innovative PR, and winning quality awards.

Across each team, you will work alongside and feed into our inhouse production and creative team, who design, artwork and create everything from stills to moving image and beautiful photography.

What you'll need

• Minimum 2:2 degree (in any discipline), awarded in 2024, 2025 or 2026, but must be graduated by September 2026
• Experience working within a marketing-based role is advantageous
• Passion for working as part of a team and ability to work independently
• Desire to learn, develop and challenge yourself in a demanding and dynamic environment
• A naturally analytical mind-set with plenty of common sense
• Attention to detail
• Entrepreneurial flair, adaptable and highly driven
• Decisive and able to cope with the pressure of demanding targets and deadlines
• Communicates confidently and effectively
• Already live - or happy to relocate - within a one-hour commute of Lidl GB Head Office, Tolworth, Surrey
• To be legally entitled to work in the UK on a full-time basis
• German language skills desirable but not essential

What you'll receive

• 30 days holiday (pro rata)
• 10% in-store discount
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site gym
• Plus, more of the perks you deserve

*plus an additional 10% non-contractual London Weighting allowance.

You're Lidl like us. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. Join us to celebrate individuality and grow in a fair, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

If you're ready to get stuck in, want to get more out of your career and make a real difference, find your place at Lidl and apply now.