Marketing Graduate Programme

Overview

Location: Hybrid working from our Head Office in Yeovil (3 days per week)Duration: Two-year Graduate Programme

The Opportunity

Your journey to becoming a marketing expert starts here. In this role, you can help bridge the gap between creative spark and analytical insight.

This is more than your average programme, this is a journey through different Screwfix marketing disciplines. One where you’ll experience a complete overview of how insight, creativity and campaign delivery combine to power one of the UK's fastest-growing retailers. 

This isn’t just any graduate scheme. This is a two-year journey where you'll experience what it’s like to work across every facet of our marketing operations, building real expertise and transferable skills, making sure there’s no stopping us. Each rotation will challenge you as you learn what it takes to keep millions of Screwfix customers on task, on time and on budget.

What's in it for you?

• 28 days' holiday (including bank holidays, 5 of which can be taken flexibly) increasing with service up to a maximum of 33 days
• Hybrid working with up to 2 days working from home
• Flexible start and end times around core working hours
• Buy More Holiday - eligible colleagues can boost their holiday allowance by up to one extra week
• Up to 14% employer pension contributions
• Life cover up to 4x your salary
• Health cash plan and discounted gym memberships (up to 25% savings)
• 20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Our Recruitment Process

We review applications individually. The process includes:

• Online assessment
• Recorded video interview
• In-person assessment centre at our Yeovil Head Office (Between 16th March – 1st April)
• Applicants may apply to one programme only. Multiple applications will not be considered, however relevant experience from other areas may be reviewed where appropriate required

If you're excited about experiencing marketing from every angle and building a career with one of the UK's most dynamic retailers, we want to hear from you.

Applications close 6th March. Apply now and start your Screwfix adventure.

Responsibilities

During our two-year programme, you'll spend time across different marketing and PR disciplines and develop skills in:

Campaign management – From brief to delivery, you'll coordinate media production, content creation, and photoshoots, building brilliant cross-team relationships to create standout campaigns (while keeping an eye on budgets).

Marketing planning – Build and maintain the Customer Plan - the ultimate source of truth for all channel activity. You'll help spot potential issues while championing what customers want, and making sure every marketing move puts them first.

Instore & local marketing – Bring new store openings to life by helping orchestrate campaigns from planning to launch day. You'll fine-tune the details by using data insights and make sure local marketing hits home.

Public relations – Assist the PR team to steer campaigns from bright ideas to brilliant results. Craft press releases, coordinate with agencies, chase deadlines, and show off what's working with regular reporting.

Social media – You'll be at the heart of Screwfix's social channels, keeping the brand voice consistent, the audience engaged, and the performance metrics flowing. All while developing best-in-class social media content and strategy as part of the wider marketing strategy.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We want curious, driven individuals who:

• Have graduated and are ready to launch their marketing career
• Have the ambition and energy to make an impact and progress quickly
• Think analytically and love solving problems with data and insight
• Are passionate about retail, customers, and what makes marketing work
• Thrive in collaborative environments and communicate with confidence
• Are hungry to learn and grow in a fast-paced business

Why Screwfix?

Structured development: A carefully designed rotation programme with training, mentorship and genuine responsibility from day one.

Real impact: You’ll be contributing to projects that matter to our business and customers.

Career launch: This programme is designed to fast-track your career with exposure to multiple disciplines and senior leaders.

Great culture: Join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and getting things done while also having fun.

Flexible working: Hybrid options that give you the balance you need. Like working up to 2 days from home, and flexible start and end times around core working hours.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know by emailing [email protected], we’ll work with you to make sure you have the support you need.