Technology Industrial Placement 2026

Technology Industrial Placement 2026

Ready to grow your potential?

Join us as a Technology Intern and be brave, be real, and join a community of interns just like you. Work alongside technology professionals who create innovative products and services, make a real impact and earn a starting salary of £25,000 while doing it!

Make things happen

Develop your technical and personal skills, while getting hands-on experience with teams across our Technology function. By the end of the internship, you’ll have brand-new skills, advanced knowledge and loads more confidence – all helping you power through the final year of university. These are just some areas you could get involved with:

• Technology Strategy and Innovation
• IP & Fibre Network Services
• Network Operations
• Mobile Networks
• Software Engineering
• Automation
• Data and Analytics
• Transformation

We’re a flexible-first organisation because we believe people do their best work with choice and clarity. To support meaningful collaboration, we ask everyone to connect in person at least eight days a month – whether that’s in the office, volunteering days, or away days. What matters is making those moments together really count.

“Virgin Media O2’s Technology Industrial Placement stood out to me because it focuses on holistic development and potential for learning. From day one, I’ve been surrounded by a multi-layered support system – my buddy, line manager and mentor all play key roles in helping me develop both technically and personally. The culture here is people‑focused, with individuality celebrated and a real sense of community across the interns.” - Madiha, Current Technology Intern

Bring your authentic self

We’re brave, and we want to see bold, creative innovators in our Interns, with the confidence to question the ways we work. We’re real – we want to see your passion for technology, motivation, and curiosity and drive to learn. We’re together, so it’s important you can work effectively with our wider team.

You must have a predicted 2:1 or above in a STEM or IT-related subject area. We’re particularly interested in individuals from subjects such as Data, Automation & Cloud, Computing and Engineering.

With inclusivity at the heart of everything we do, we’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society, so we’re keen to hear from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. We’re an equal opportunities employer, and we believe an inclusive, diverse culture makes for a better business and a brighter world. The only barrier to applying would be if you didn’t have the right to work in the UK.

What’s in it for you

This isn’t just a 13-month industrial placement, it’s a stepping-stone to a successful career with our business. Successful interns will be given the opportunity to return on our Technology Graduate scheme once they’ve completed their degree, with only a final interview – no more testing, telephone interviews or assessment centres. You’ll receive a salary of £25,000 plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. Plus, get access to all of our employee benefits, including:

• 25 days' holiday, plus your birthday off!
• Flexible benefits package including up to 10% matched pension contribution and holiday buying and selling
• Huge discounts on everything from days out to household bills, including Virgin Media O2 products and services

…And plenty more to support you inside and outside of work.

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.