UK Emerging Technology Industrial Placements

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Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.

With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.

We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.

Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.

Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.

And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.

When you join us on our industrial placement, you’ll gain experience of our Emerging Technology operations with Technology Strategy and Cybersecurity, while developing your expertise, and laying the groundwork for a successful career. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Our 12-month industrial placement offers you hands-on experience within one of our core emerging technology areas. This may include work across artificial intelligence, data and software-led innovation, with opportunities to explore and prototype practical AI-enabled solutions.

You’ll have expert support from colleagues, as well as opportunities to use your own initiative to solve problems and drive projects forward. It’s designed to give you a real insight into what Liberty Global has to offer and you’ll be able to network and meet senior leaders from across the business.

To help you get the best out of your time with us, we’ll make sure you’re heading down the right path from the start. Your first few weeks will be spent with a range of experts providing insight into the Tech and Cybersecurity function of the business, and assessing and developing your functional technology skills. We’ll give you all the tools needed to make the placement year a success. By the end, you’ll have gained extra confidence, skills and knowledge, which will help you finish your final year at university effectively. Depending on the placement, you may develop hands-on capability in areas such as Python, software development, data analysis, AI/ML concepts, generative AI and rapid prototyping, applying these skills to real business and technology challenges.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR

We’re looking for students that are highly motivated, hard-working, and eager to explore new opportunities. Applications from degree backgrounds in Cybersecurity, Data Science, Technology & Engineering is preferable, however we will accept proven experience with data analytics, coding, or technology development. In essence, we’re looking for applicants who have a growth mind set and genuine interest in working within  the emerging technology space. We are particularly interested in students whose studies include AI/ML content (for example, an AI minor, pathway or relevant modules), or who can demonstrate practical experience through academic, or personal projects. Experience with Python or another programming language, software development/engineering principles, data analysis, machine learning or generative AI is desirable but by no means a prerequisite. We value candidates who are comfortable experimenting, building prototypes and learning new AI tools and techniques.

Other qualities we would like to see in our students include:

• Resilience
• Curiosity
• Confident enough to question

To be eligible for our placement programme you need to be doing a placement year as part of your Undergraduate degree course. In addition, you should take your placement in your second year starting in summer 2027 and graduate in summer 2028.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion vision is at the core of our company purpose. We believe in creating a culture that empowers our colleagues to achieve their potential and bring their whole selves to work every day. We are committed to taking on discrimination in all its forms and being a positive force for good in the world today.

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