Careers


Careers at SCEU

Sumitomo Corporation Europe Limited (SCEU), as part of Sumitomo Corporation, is one of the world’s largest Integrated Trading Groups. With a global presence and expertise in a wide variety of industries, we offer candidates a long-lasting role and continued career growth in a forward-thinking and innovative environment. 

We recognise that success comes from our talented individuals, and so we foster an evolving environment to allow employees to meet ever-changing business needs. In return, we look for people who are innovative, able communicators, resourceful and committed to delivering the right outcome to achieve success.

We look forward to you joining SCEU, where you will build lasting relationships, develop your skillsets and contribute to our 400-year history of success.

We strive to be "No. 1 in each business field"; find out how in our Culture, People, Development, Graduates, Benefits and Recruitment Policy section below.

Application Process

Current vacancies are listed below. Please click a role to download its job description. To apply, please email a completed Candidate Application Form (Word file) and your CV to recruitment.sceu@sumitomocorp.com, with the Job Title as the email’s subject.

If you see no suitable roles, we welcome your CV and cover letter (outlining career interests, availability, and preferred location) for future consideration to the above email address.

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Vacancies in Other Locations

BU = Business Unit; Dept = Department

Further Information

Culture

Thanks to our strong culture of teamwork, SCEU is a place where people want to work. The knowledge, experience and professionalism of our people underpins our business, and we work hard to responsibly deliver the best service to our customers and suppliers, while embracing modern technology and ways of working. We offer job satisfaction, career progression and competitive rewards for experienced professionals and graduates looking to take the next step in their career.

People

We provide service with integrity, taking great pride in our technical know-how and operational ability, combined with a drive to keep customer service at the heart of what we do. We see our customers as partners, valuing long-term relationships dating back over many years. We demonstrate creativity and flexibility in our approach to customers' requirements, and we work closely with them to find effective solutions in changing times. 

Development

We encourage everyone to reach their full potential through a strong ethos of personal growth and development. We offer a diverse range of learning opportunities, including: international secondments; off- and on-the-job training; professional development; and management courses at our HQ in Tokyo. Employees have access to the tools and support needed to reach their goals, whether this is a progression in a current role, or making a well-considered move to another area within the business. 

Graduates

We understand the importance that graduates bring to the company, and so are committed to supporting a regular intake of candidates. Roles advertised fully develop skills, knowledge, and experience and – depending on role – may have the potential for foreign travel. Initial assignments will prepare you for further development in the business, as well as potentially provide opportunities to move into other areas, such as operations, business administration, sales, or corporate organisation.

Benefits

Depending on the role, location and contract, benefits may include: pension scheme, private health insurance and free leisure centre/gym membership. Please contact the Recruitment Team for a role’s full list of benefits.

Recruitment Policy

Our policy is to select and appoint the right person with the necessary skills and experience to enable the Company to fulfil its business aims and objectives. We provide equal opportunities for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, ethnic or national origins, marital status, age, religious beliefs, disability or sexual orientation, or is disadvantaged by any condition which cannot be shown to be relevant to performance. We are committed to being transparent about how we manage and retain personal data, and ensuring your information is kept safe; please read our Privacy Policy for further details.

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Graduates taking a photo
Colleagues placing hands together symbolising teamwork

Agencies

We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies. To work with us, please email details of your specialist recruitment services to: recruitment.sceu@sumitomocorp.com.
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