Full Job Description
Are you curious about how tech, design, and healthcare can come together to change lives? Do you love getting creative online and want to be part of something really important? If so, this is your chance to start your career at one of the world’s most inspiring biopharmaceutical companies. UCB isn’t just any company — they’re global innovators with a passion for helping people living with serious diseases. With over 9,000 team members around the world, they’re on a mission to transform lives by putting patients at the centre of their world.
As a Digital Apprentice in their UK & Ireland Operations Team, you won’t be stuck making tea or filing papers. You'll be right at the heart of their digital world — helping shape projects, support real-life campaigns, and learn from some of the best in the industry all whilst studying for your BSc in Digital Marketing. This is your launchpad into a career that can take you anywhere.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English, or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above), and:
- A Level BCC worth 104 UCAS points or:
- BTEC National Diploma DMM worth 112 UCAS points or:
- Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits or:
- Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points
Preferred skills:
- Certification or working knowledge of the Graphic Design, Visual Arts/Communications, or a related field
- Knowledge of any CMS or website builders.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Word/ PowerPoint/ Excel
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Figma) and other relevant design tools.
The ideal candidate would have a working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
Preferred A levels could include business, Economics, Design, digital media, media studies
Salary - £19,300 per annum
Annual salary review. Apprenticeship programme has a salary structure with annual increases subject to progress on the apprenticeship and performance in the workplace.
Benefits
- Holiday Allowance - 28 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
- Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
- Casual Dress
- Discount schemes
- Employee assistance programme
- Onsite parking
- Onsite Canteen
- Paid sick leave once out of probation
- Days off for volunteering
- Employee recognition / awards
Location -
Currently: UCB Biopharma UK,216 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 3WE
Moving soon to: Sunninghill Road, Windlesham, Surrey, GU20 6PP
Working Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm with 1 hour unpaid lunch break.
Duration - 42 months
Start Date - August/September 2025
Interview Date - June 2025
Closing Date for Applications - 8th July 2026
To Apply
To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty in completing this, please contact recruitment on [email protected] for assistance
Next Steps
Successful candidates will be progressed to a one way video interview, invites will be sent via email.
The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager along with your application form to decide who is brought through to the final interview.
Job Description
This role will provide a fantastic opportunity to gain an insight into the multiple aspects of the pharmaceutical operations within UCB. Working as part of the commercial operations team you will grow your knowledge and provide support for the various divisions.
You will operate in a team environment, working closely with other colleagues to ensure comprehensive and consistent delivery of business support through sharing of best practice and process improvement and alignment.
The work will be varied and fast paced. You will be supported to grow and develop in core skills such as communication skills, presentation skills, strategic thinking, teamwork and influencing other.
As a member of the team, your main responsibilities will include:
- Manage and improve UCB website content
- Manage, plan, specify and lead on digital and operational projects
- SourceClear administration support.
- Work with internal stakeholders to develop and Design graphics for digital, print, and social media, including advertisements, websites, email campaigns, packaging, and more.
- Contribute to marketing strategies
- Apply different marketing strategies to engage the target audience
Candidate Requirements
Skills required
- Able to manage several projects and have attention to detail
- Good written and oral communication skills
- Ability to deliver assignments to timelines
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
Personal Qualities
- Ability to adapt to changing project needs and incorporate feedback effectively
- Demonstrates reliability and integrity
- Highly motivated
- Team worker and considerate to members of team and wider organisation
- Scientific curiosity and will to learn
Training To Be Delivered
Qualification to be delivered: BSc(Hons) Digital Marketing (Integrated degree)
Apprenticeship Standard: Digital Marketer
Training Provider: London South Bank University
Delivery model: Day release at London South Bank University(Elephant and Castle)
Future Prospects
The role provides an opportunity to learn Digital at a corporate level, develop strong transferable skills
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business. The training will expose the apprentice to a wide range of skills and competencies which would make them well placed for further study or suitable for many job opportunities in the life sciences sector.
Things To Be Considered
- Please ensure that you currently live within or can relocate to a commutable distance of the site
- The individual will be working within a laboratory environment and must therefore adhere to site dress code procedures and personal hygiene standards during testing activities (e.g. correct use of PPE such as laboratory coats and glasses; and removal of all jewellery and make-up upon entry into controlled clean room areas).
- The individual will be required to handle hazardous materials (e.g. chemicals, microorganisms) and so must adhere to the relevant procedures.
- The work pattern involves day and shift working dependent upon the needs of the business.
About UCB
UCB is a global biopharmaceutical company, with a focus on neurology and immunology.
UCB’s ambition is to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. We focus on neurology and immunology disorders – putting patients at the centre of our world. We are Inspired by Patients. Driven by Science and are now more than 9000 people in all four corners of the globe.
Our medicines treat millions of people around the world, and we are engaging with patients, their families and healthcare professionals to address their unmet needs. We want to enhance our understanding of disease and the real-life experiences of patients so that our teams can deliver the right drug and the right care to the right patient.
UCB is continuously working to advance science and embrace new knowledge. We are leveraging scientific advances and skills in areas such as genetics, biomarkers and human biology. Patients inspire us to bring them value through cutting-edge science, innovative treatments, and practical solutions – so that they and their carers can get on with their lives.
