Student Placement - IT

Job description

Country: United Kingdom
Job Function: Information Technology

State / Province: England
Position Type: Intern

City / Location: Stockport
Brand: adidas

Relocation:

At adidas Group, our love of sport drives who we are and what we do. But just as a ball is more than leather and thread, and a shoe more than padding and plastic, we are bigger than our products. We don’t just work to create faster shoes and lighter fabrics: We strive to help athletes everywhere perform their best. We believe that it’s hard work inventing the future of sport, and that’s why we love it; that when you push your limits, you make it possible for others to push theirs.

At adidas Group, this drive it what connects us, whether we’re working for TaylorMade, adidas, Reebok, or Rockport. We’re all working toward a future motivated by passion, original thinking, and the desire to build upon a proud legacy.

From design to production to logistics to technology, every role in all our brands is connected to this. Our roles span the range of our brands, as well as spanning the globe. No matter what you do, or what country or city you do it in, your work helps make greatness possible.

In the every changing world of IT, we are here to make a difference. We want to enable the business to perform better every single day, just like any athlete would. You will be part of progressive IT team based in Stockport and working within the X-Functional team, you will need a passion for technology, a passion for sport and a passion for learning. Your key responsibilities will include supporting local applications used throughout the business, supporting the local rollout of a global reporting system as well as bringing fresh ideas on new technologies.The ideal candidate will be an enthusiasticteam player, process drivenwith some database/programming experienceand willing to learn and develop within the business.

Key generic responsibilities:

· Provide administrative support to wider IT team
· Assist with implementing and executing project work as advised by manager
· Work collaboratively and build cross functional relationships
· Identify new ways of working within the team and have the confidence to make suggestions for improvements
· Display enthusiasm for new ideas

Key generic knowledge, skills and abilities:

· SQL Skills
· Strong analytical skills
· Competent in Microsoft packages
· Communication
· Organisation
· Using own initiative
· Passion for the brand

Department Specific Responsibilities:

· Provide support for internal business apps in order for the business to perform at its peak
· Conduct training for key business applications to wider business
· Contribute to Global IT initiatives
· Assist and contribute to projects through all phases of the Project lifecycle
· Display enthusiasm for Tech and contribute to the future of IT with new ideas

Closing date for applications: 30 November 2018