Professional Education & Events Management Student Placement 2027 (MedTech)

Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom; the VisionCare sector location is Wokingham, Berkshire. The office will relocate to central Maidenhead from October 2026, and the role may require travel to event venues with occasional overnight stays.

Company

Johnson & Johnson MedTech develops healthcare solutions, with Johnson & Johnson Vision focused on contact lenses, vision care, and professional education.

What you will do

• Support the planning, organisation, and execution of professional education events and training programmes.
• Coordinate logistics for attendees and faculty members participating physically or digitally.
• Act as the main point of contact for faculty and attendees during courses and events.
• Coordinate hotels, transport providers, agencies, and other suppliers involved in education delivery.
• Source promotional materials and support copy approval for professional content.
• Track attendance, manage pre- and post-event processes, and upload continuing education credits to the General Optical Council portal.

Requirements

• Completion of two years of degree-level study.
• Minimum 2:1 achieved in the first year of study.
• Strong organisational, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, take ownership of projects, and manage day-to-day events.
• Self-motivation, tenacity, and confidence managing event responsibilities.
• Willingness to travel to event venues and occasionally stay overnight.

Nice to have

• Business-related or event management degree studies.

Culture & Benefits

• Real-world experience at a leading healthcare company.
• Projects with an impact on business decisions and patient care.
• Professional networking across multiple business functions.
• Learning and collaboration with experienced professionals.
• Support for building skills and progressing toward a future career in healthcare.

Hiring process

• The assessment process includes an Assessment Centre planned for December 2026.