Help us discover the next generation of digital talent.
Digital, Data and Technology are reshaping society and its institutions. BIMA members are seeking the next generation of diverse digital talent to join the industry.
Working in the Digital Industry is exciting and rewarding. It includes many specialist roles (from Digital Marketing to UX Design to Web Development) and generalist skills (like Client Services and Project Management) as well as wider opportunities for professional growth and development.
This page contains information both for employers offering placements, as well as guidance for prospective candidates.
Our aim is to give future talent a taste of working in the digital industry, and insight into the specialist roles on offer. We'll be launching in London soon.
Apply now to join the programme and help shape the future.
Applicants can apply to gain work experience with one or more of the participating employers.
The first step is to register your interest above, and we will be in touch inviting you to sign up to our Work Experience portal.
Next, we will be in touch inviting you to sign up to our Work Experience portal.
You will answer questions that will help us understand your motivations and interests. You may select more than one employer.
If your profile is a good match, you will then be invited to an interview.
If selected for work experience, you will then agree the duration of the work experience and whether it is in person and remote.
If you are selected, you should expect:
A briefing session to ensure you are prepared
A chance to agree your goals
A supervised remote or live office work experience placement
Work experience participants will learn about different aspects of the industry depending on the focus of their employer.
This programme is open to career-seekers aged 18+.
We welcome candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and educational attainment.
You might be fresh out of college, university or interested in changing careers.
We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the following skills, attributes and shared values. If that sounds like you, then please apply.
Skills
Communication
Problem solving
Critical thinking
Digital literacy
Attention to detail
Attributes
Passionate
Hard working
Curious
Resilient
Open to feedback
Values and behaviours
Proactive
Caring
Collaborative
Engaging
Interested in growing
Participating employers will get support throughout the process from BIMA.
The first step is to complete our Work Readiness Form. This will help give us an idea of what kind of placements you can offer.
We will then get in touch with a briefing pack detailing the ins and outs of the programme.
We will then direct you to register on our recruitment and matching service. This will ensure your vacancies reach the suitable candidates in the right areas.
After candidates apply you will be able to review the applications and select the candidates you would like to interview and offer a placement
Guidance on selection
We will share a briefing pack and work with you to get ready to offer a quality immersion programme
Candidate preparation
We want to make it easier for employers to take people on, and make sure they feel supported through the process.
Any agency or employer willing to take on a placement candidate is welcome!
The duration can vary from 3-10 days or more, and it could be a remote, office or hybrid placement. We want to ensure it is as flexible as possible.
According to the ONS (Office for National Statistics), the unemployment rate in the UK rose to 5% in May 2026, up from 4.5% the previous year.
This number is significantly worse amongst young people, with over 1 million 16-24 year-olds not in education, employment or training (Neets), estimated to cost the economy £125 billion a year.
Thus, it is more important than ever that we help create opportunities for people to enter the workforce and gain meaningful career experience.