Internship – Associate IT Business Partner

This opportunity is powered by the #BlackInterns Program which is a Black Professionals United Kingdom (BPU) initiative. 

We are creating internship opportunities for members of the Black community across UK. 

About Edrington 

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the fast-growing single malt category and Naked Malt in the blended malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal premium rum from the Dominican Republic, The Famous Grouse Blended Scotch Whisky, and Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.  

Edrington is headquartered in Scotland and employs over 3,000 people in its wholly owned and joint venture companies, with over half employed outside the UK. We own our route to market in 16 countries and distribute our brands to more than 100 countries around the world through joint ventures and third-party agreements.  

 Edrington’s principal shareholder is The Robertson Trust, which has donated £322 million to charitable causes in Scotland since 1961. Our business is underpinned by the Edrington values of giving, respect, integrity, and excellence.  

Purpose of role 

The Digital Workplace team are focused on empowering our workforce – ensuring that as a business we can “Adapt at Pace” to an ever-changing landscape. To do this, we follow agile principles using the latest in Microsoft Power Platform technologies, progressing “low code” solutions with PowerApps, PowerAutomate, PowerFlow, and more traditional SharePoint capabilities. 

Responsibilities  

Reporting to, and working under the guidance of, the Principal IT Business Partner (Digital Workplace Lead), this role will assist in: 

• Eliciting new opportunities and requirements 
• Expressing those requirements pragmatically to allow agile responsive delivery 
• Progressing design, development and testing of appropriate change/solutions 
• Releasing, managing and communicating change effectively 
• Proactively maintaining platform stability and effectively investigating and resolving incidents 

What we’re looking for 

This is a versatile, challenging and rewarding role in an area that is rapidly evolving and embracing new technologies and methods.  

This opportunity is well-suited to a student with a keen interest in digital technologies. As an intern role, training & mentorship will be provided to the successful candidate, though study towards a relevant degree subject, pertinent experience with the platform tools or IT more generally would be advantageous. 

This is a busy role, requiring good organisation and planning skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, with prior experience in a customer service environment advantageous. 

You will be eager to learn and have a collaborative approach with the ability to manage both stakeholders.  

We expect that you are able to demonstrate the Edrington standards in your role: 

 INSPIRE 

Leads by example, creates vision, clarity, and focus brings out the best in others, demonstrates enthusiasm what they do recognises others and celebrates success  

 CHANGE 

Embraces change, demonstrates flexibility, challenges positively, continually seeks improvement seeks out and values diversity of thought 

 COLLABORATE 

Communicates regularly and openly, makes connections beyond their own team, demonstrates inclusive behaviours, is culturally aware 

 ENGAGE 

Listens to others, gives and receives feedback, adapts communication style, demonstrates humility,  respect and empathy 

 DELIVER 

Focuses on key tasks and priorities, takes ownership for actions and decisions, resolves problems, demonstrates resilience 

 Benefits of working with us  

At Edrington, you will experience an incredible culture based on respect and giving more. We are exceptionally passionate about our brands and genuinely care about our people, continually investing in their development and wellbeing. Join Edrington and make a world of difference. 

 Reporting to:  Principal IT Business Partner 

Office Location: 100 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3DN 

Hours per week:  37.5 hours  

Duration: 12 weeks  

Commencing: 3rd June  

Remote/Office/Hybrid: Hybrid – all colleagues are required to spend a minimum of 50% of their time (over the course of each month) in the office.  

Salary: £472.50 per week

Annual Leave: 37 days holidays (pro-rata) 

How do I apply?

1. If you are not already a BPU member, register for free with Black Professionals United Kingdom by following this link https://blackprofessionals.uk/register/
2.    Send a CV (2 pages max) and cover letter (250 words max) to workplacements@blackprofessionals.uk.
3.    In the subject field of your application email, simply type “BPU019 – Name” Eg. If your name is John Mensah, kindly type “BPU019 – John Mensah”