Student Worker, Global Sustainability & Public Affairs

Faerch Group; Holstebro Kommune; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

Faerch is seeking a motivated student to join Global Sustainability & Public Affairs as a Student Worker. You will support the team across sustainability and public affairs activities, turning data, developments, and ideas into practical insights for the business and customers.

Based at Holstebro HQ, the role is 8–15 hours per week, designed to fit with your studies. You will gain hands-on experience in climate, circularity, reporting, regulation, and AI-enabled research in an international,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree (e.g., sustainability, business, economics, political science, environmental studies, engineering).
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint; advanced Excel skills are a plus.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Interest in AI and digital tools for automation.

Responsibilities

• Support customer sustainability requests through research and data gathering.
• Assist with sustainability initiatives in decarbonisation and circularity.
• Support sustainability data, analysis and reporting.
• Monitor relevant sustainability, regulatory and public affairs developments.
• Prepare presentations, briefings, and communications for internal and external audiences.
• Maintain sustainability information, documentation and tools.
• Explore how AI and digital tools can simplify research and recurring activities.
• Support the Global Sustainability & Public Affairs team with ad hoc tasks and ongoing projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Curiosity about AI

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in sustainability or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Kickstart your sustainability career in a global team, where your work helps turn sustainability ambitions into action for Faerch, our customers and the wider circular transition.

Team Purpose

Global Sustainability & Public Affairs works to turn Faerch’s sustainability ambitions into action and positive impact. We help strengthen Faerch’s own sustainability performance, support our customers on their sustainability journey, and engage with the wider industry and policy environment to accelerate the transition towards circular food packaging.

About Faerch

Faerch is a leading supplier of circular, rigid food packaging with integrated recycling capability. We serve food manufacturers, food service providers and retailers around the world with our network of state-of-the-art production facilities across Europe and the US.

Today, more than 5,000 employees are part of the Faerch Group, which is part of A.P. Moller Holding. Working at Faerch means joining a purpose-driven company focused on sustainability and innovation. We invest in your growth and offer a supportive, international environment where people thrive.

Your Role

As a Student Worker in Global Sustainability & Public Affairs, you will support the team across a broad range of sustainability and public affairs activities.

You will help us turn data, developments, and ideas into useful insights and practical support for the business and our customers. Your assignments will vary and give you exposure to topics ranging from climate and circularity to sustainability reporting, ESG risk management, customer requests, regulation, and public affairs.

You will work closely with experienced colleagues and gain hands‑on experience with how sustainability is integrated into the strategy and everyday activities of a global business.

The position is based at our Holstebro HQ and is approximately 8-15 hours per week, allowing you to combine the role with your studies.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a curious and motivated student with a genuine interest in sustainability, business, and the transition towards a circular economy.

You enjoy working with both qualitative and quantitative information and are able to turn complex topics into clear and structured outputs. You take ownership of your tasks, pay attention to detail, and are comfortable working across different types of assignments.

Most importantly, you are eager to learn and interested in understanding how sustainability, regulation, and commercial priorities come together in an international company.

Key Responsibilities

• Support customer sustainability requests through research, data gathering, analysis, presentations, and other customer‑facing materials.
• Support sustainability initiatives across areas such as decarbonisation and circularity while help refine responsible business practices
• Assist with sustainability data, analysis and reporting
• Conduct research and monitor relevant sustainability, regulatory and public affairs developments.
• Support preparation of presentations, briefings, and communication materials for internal and external audiences.
• Help maintain and improve sustainability information, documentation and tools used by the team and wider organisation.
• Explore how AI and digital tools can simplify research, information management, and recurring activities.
• Support the Global Sustainability & Public Affairs team with ad hoc tasks and ongoing projects.

Experience & Qualifications

• Currently studying a relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, for example within sustainability, business, economics, political science, environmental studies, engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, detail‑oriented approach.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working with Powerpoint with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel being an advantage
• A genuine interest in sustainability, climate, circular economy and/or public affairs.
• Curiosity about AI and how AI and digital tools can help automate and optimise routine tasks.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Success in This Role

In the first 6–12 months, you will have built a solid understanding of Faerch’s sustainability agenda and how it connects with our customers, products, and wider business.

You will be independently supporting selected recurring activities, contributing to customer and internal sustainability requests, and delivering research and analysis that helps the team move projects forward.

Over time, you will become a valued member of the team, with opportunities to take ownership of selected tasks and develop your practical experience across sustainability, business, and public affairs.

Meet the Team

You will join Global Sustainability & Public Affairs, an international team working across functions, markets and sustainability topics.

We collaborate closely with colleagues across the business to turn sustainability ambitions into practical action. The environment is collaborative, curious and informal, with high ambitions, varied assignments, and room to bring your own ideas.

You will be part of a team where sustainability is approached not as a standalone topic, but as something closely connected to our customers, products, operations, strategy and the wider transition of the food packaging industry.

Meet Your Manager

You will report to Camilla Fangel, Senior Director, Global Sustainability & Public Affairs.

You will be given real responsibility while having the support of the wider team. We value curiosity, initiative, structured thinking and a willingness to challenge how things are done, and we want the role to give you meaningful experience that complements your studies.

What's it like to work at Faerch?

Working at Faerch means joining a purpose-driven company focused on sustainability and innovation.

You will work in an international environment, interact with colleagues across different functions and markets, and gain practical insight into how a global company works with some of the most important sustainability and circularity challenges facing the food packaging industry.

Are you the one we're looking for?

Do you want to combine your studies with hands‑on experience in sustainability and public affairs, while contributing to work that creates value for customers, Faerch and the wider transition towards circularity?

If you are curious, structured and ready to learn, we would like to hear from you.