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Here's what to expect...

  • £25,000 annual salary, paid weekly
  • Office in Hook, Hampshire UK
  • Full time position with Flexible Working: In-office and From-Home

Why choose Elanco?

  • Receive support and help in achieving your personal and learning goals.
  • Gain experience of working as part of a team on global and company-wide projects.
  • Our mentorship programme will help you benefit from the guidance and expertise of experienced staff members in the company.
  • Work with leading technologies and frameworks in the industry.

Learning and development

Elanco offers a comprehensive student curriculum that encompasses both soft and technical skills. This is designed to enhance the abilities of all placement students, helping them thrive in a vibrant work setting and further their personal development. The following timeline showcases some of the scheduled curriculum events that students can participate in.

Our Sponsors' Statements

Mike Henry

Mike Henry

Technical Operations Executive Director

It's truly an honour and a privilege to serve as the Sponsor for the UK Student Program. As a previous placement student myself, I believe deeply in the power of nurturing emerging talent, and this program stands as a cornerstone of our commitment to building a robust and dynamic future workforce. A well-structured student placement program is not just an initiative; it's a vital talent pipeline, allowing us to identify, develop, and integrate bright minds who will drive innovation and growth within Elanco.

This program offers a wealth of benefits for everyone involved. For students, it provides an invaluable opportunity to gain real-world experience, apply their academic knowledge in a practical setting, and develop essential professional skills that will shape their careers. They get to contribute to meaningful projects, learn from experienced professionals, and build a strong foundation for their future. For Elanco, we gain fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and a chance to assess potential future employees, ensuring we continue to attract and retain the best talent in the industry.

Elanco fosters a vibrant learning environment enabling future talent to shine.

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Past student projects

Product Topology App

The aim is to improve team planning by providing a single source of truth for product teams, enabling greater visibility and understanding of team structures across Elanco. Led and expanded by a team of student engineers and a student product manager. Started out as a side project that grew into a company-wide platform whilst retaining the charm of a student-led product.

ElancoGPT

ElancoGPT was developed by a former placement student through the UK student programme. The platform supports activities that would previously have required external vendors (e.g., translations, content creation, and code assistance) and is delivering measurable efficiency gains, including a 70% reduction in time spent on routine tasks, over 140,000 hours saved, and an estimated ROI exceeding $6.7 million.

Student Programme Impact Metrics
Placement students can be found at all levels in Elanco. Our UK IT Development Programme aimed at returning graduates, early career new hires, and young professionals is a natural next step from the student programme
Students at Elanco
45%
45% of our IT staff are former placement students
Re-hire
We guarantee to re-hire at least 1 student per year, with the possibility of more. Since 2022 we have had 3 rehires.
75%
75% of senior IT leadership in the UK are former placement students
2022/23
3 students from the 2022/23 scheme are continuing to work part-time while finishing their degree