Business Placement

Business Placement

We help the world run better.

At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you can expect

As a Business Associate, you will get a chance to work as part of a fast-paced dynamic team. You will gain insight into the running of a large corporation and be part of a team tackling key challenges as well as day to day tasks in the company. There are also opportunities to be fully responsible for the development and delivery of internal projects. You will attend meetings and help make innovative changes to the organisation and leave your mark on the business. You will have a key role in the delivery a variety of tasks and supporting communication activities for the team.

Applications for our Business Associate placement will be considered for all available roles in this area, which may include:

• Executive offices
• Commercial Teams
• Industry and Value Advisory

Who you are

• Strong proficiency in MS Office
• Time management and the ability to multi-task
• Effective communicator
• Naturally inquisitive and a keen desire to learn
• Student in penultimate year of university
• Studying a degree from any discipline
• Available to start the 13-month placement ion 1st July 2026
• Please submit a CV and Cover Letter as part of your application

Application Timeline (Dates subject to change)

• 31st December: Application deadline
• December/January: First stage interviews
• February: Assessment Centre
• 1st July: Start date for SAP

Salary and Benefits

• £26,300 p/annum
• 25 days holiday, 5 days study leave and an additional day for your birthday
• Free onsite Gym, Lunch, kitchen facilities and subsidized coffee shop
• Mental health first aiders
• ‘Appreciate’ financial reward scheme
• Buddy mentoring scheme
• CSR and Sporting opportunities, e.g. football clubs
• Opportunities to socialise with other placement students
• Laptop and other SAP equipment provided

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

SAP is committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability, in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local legal requirements.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

AI Usage in the Recruitment Process

For information on the responsible use of AI in our recruitment process, please refer to our Guidelines for Ethical Usage of AI in the Recruiting Process.Please note that any violation of these guidelines may result in disqualification from the hiring process.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.