Ref
18706
Business Unit/Department
Talon UK | Support
Location
London, UK (Hybrid)
Employment type
Volunteer
Closing date
31/12/2026
Description

ABOUT US_

At Talon, our mission is to unlock the full potential of out of home, making it more effective, creative, measurable and sustainable than ever.​

We’re passionate about OOH and are on a mission to drive the growth of this sector within the media industry. In just over a decade, our desire to offer intelligent, creative, technology-led OOH solutions and a full-service OOH offering saw us grow into a team of over 450+ people located in key cities across the globe. In that time, we have been awarded for our approach to our people, our clients and our industry. We hire the finest talent to help us unlock the full potential of the Out of Home (OOH) environment for our clients; and pride ourselves on the individuals who represent our business. 

WORK EXPERIENCE AT TALON_

Looking to gain hands-on experience in the world of media and advertising? Talon offers exciting work experience placements designed to give you an insight into the dynamic world of Out of Home (OOH) advertising. Whether you're curious about the strategic side of planning or the creativity of marketing, our programme offers a well-rounded introduction to both. This is a great way to gain invaluable media experience and benefit from tailored on-the-job learning and training provided by our expert teams.

THE ROLE_

  • You will be supporting executives and wider teams, to build a strong understanding of the planning and buying process behind OOH advertising.
  • You’ll also have the chance to explore the Marketing team’s work in brand positioning, campaign support, and communications.
  • You will be able to benefit from bespoke on-the-job learning and training offered by the Company.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR_

💥 Bold Skills 

  • Fearless prioritiser – You don’t just manage a to-do list, you own it.
  • Proactive problem-solver – You spot issues before they become problems.
  • Confident communicator – Whether it’s a boardroom or a quick Teams message, you speak with clarity and purpose.
  • Decisive under pressure – You stay cool, calm, and collected when things get busy. 

🤝 Human Skills 

  • Empathy in action – You understand people, not just processes.
  • Relationship builder – You’re the friendly face and trusted go-to for colleagues and clients alike.
  • Discreet and dependable – You handle sensitive information with care and integrity.
  • Team player with heart – You lift others up and celebrate shared wins. 

🧠 Smart Skills 

  • Digitally savvy – You’re fluent in Outlook, Teams, Excel, and whatever else keeps the day running.
    Organisational ninja – You juggle calendars, travel, and tasks like a pro.
  • Detail-obsessed – Nothing gets past you. Ever.
    Strategic thinker – You don’t just do the task—you understand the why behind it.
  • We’re looking for someone who has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Who takes an organised and proactive/flexible approach
  • Willingness to learn
  • Someone who is hardworking and reliable
  • A team player

OUR TEAM_

Talon’s work experience placement allows you to choose what departments across the business you are interested in, these will include: Planning/Marketing/Tech.

You’ll be working with your chosen team for a maximum of 2 weeks, which is the length of our work experience placement.

WHY US_

  • This organisation has great benefits and a great sense of community. The team encourages progression and provides lots of tools/training that will help you enable this progression.
  • Talon ensures everyone feels welcome, has all the tools readily available to be able to succeed.
  • Talon takes seriously their responsibility as an employer, not only to employees but also to their customers and anyone they work with, including the planet. There is a constant striving from all levels to improve and ensure the way we work is better than yesterday.

OUR VALUES AND HOW WE WORK TOGETHER_

WE ARE BOLD_

As industry provocateurs and pioneers, we respectfully challenge the status quo, take pride in our people, big ideas and partnerships.

  • We embrace change
  • We challenge respectfully
  • We lead the way

WE ARE HUMAN_

We are a diverse collective of changemakers who value respect, fairness, and integrity and expect the same in return.

  • We value collaboration and togetherness
  • We are empathetic
  • We embrace individuality

WE ARE SMART_

Our trailblazing spirit and learning centric culture ensures our knowledge provides maximum value to each other and our clients.

  • We grow and learn
  • We are trusted
  • We are mission possible

Talon is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ and develop a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and brands that we represent.