The WMG SME Group is a multidisciplinary team based at WMG, the University of Warwick, pioneering support for innovation in SMEs and larger businesses. We accelerate productivity and growth in these companies by helping them utilise research-led tools and techniques, building profitable and collaborative relationships. Over the past 10 years, we've worked with thousands of SMEs to help them address technology challenges, exploit new market opportunities and gain a competitive advantage.

WMG Business Internship Programme

Are you a student, a graduate or a postgraduate interested in eight to twelve weeks of paid work experience?

As part of the WMG Internship Programme, you will be placed at a manufacturing company and supervised by a member of the WMG staff who are experts in their field. You will work with your supervisor and the company to investigate a real-world business challenge. This experience will help you gain a wide range of new skills, as well as putting the theory you have learnt in your degree into practice.

What projects will you carry out:

Supported by a WMG supervisor, you will work on a project defined by the company, applying your science and engineering knowledge to help them meet a challenge or exploit an opportunity. Typical projects include product development, materials testing, software and systems development, automation, electronics, and innovative business models.

Examples of projects carried out by our interns include:

- Robotics & Automation Project: Billingham Bags Success StoryLink opens in a new window

- Productivity Improvement & Process Streamlining: Alucast Success StoryLink opens in a new window

- Polymer Processing and Polymer Characterisation: 5D Health Protection Group Link opens in a new window

More areas of intervention for internship projects can be viewed hereLink opens in a new window.

How much will you get paid:

WMG Interns are paid £11.40 per hour (+£1.38 holiday pay). This is a competitive salary, above the national recommended living wage.

Who can apply:

Students, graduates, post graduates and PhDs who are:

- based in the UK

- eligible to work in the UK

- available to work 36.5 hours/week (full time)

How to apply:

Existing vacancies are posted on the Unitemps websiteLink opens in a new window or our WMG Internship vacancies web pageLink opens in a new window, so keep an eye open for the role that best fits your skills.

Alternatively, register your interest with the button below and we will send you links to the positions when they become available.