Communication & Events Placement Programme

RWE AG; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European energy trading house is looking for a passionate intern to develop and implement internal communication strategies and support the organization of events. Ideal for students in the penultimate year of a relevant degree, this position offers an opportunity to gain real experience and impact. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment and contribute to a positive company culture through engaging content and events.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus

Company pension

Discounted employee share scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Two paid annual volunteer days

Enhanced maternity scheme

Free on-site healthcare

Employee Assistance Program

Access to a modern office and trading floor

Open and diverse company culture

Flexible benefits, including discounts

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and willing to step out of your comfort zone.
• Critical thinking in creative aspects for content production.
• Ability to bring event ideas from conception to execution.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communication strategies.
• Support organization and execution of internal events.
• Gain knowledge within the Corporate Affairs context.
• Create engaging content to enhance company culture.
• Collaborate in a self-motivated environment.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluent English

IT proficiency

Strong organisational skills

Enjoy creative thinking

Good collaboration and teamwork skills

Self-motivated

Positive mindset and enthusiasm to try new things

Education

Currently in penultimate year of relevant degree

Job description

Overview

If you're passionate about storytelling and believe in the value of good communication, then our team could be the one for you. You will work with the team to develop and implement a clear and creative internal communication approach to convey the strategy of both RWEST and the RWE Group to our employees. Alongside this, you will gain in-depth knowledge of the organisation and implementation of events as you support the team in arranging internal events for our employees. The team sits within the wider Corporate Affairs department which offers an overarching view of RWEST, allowing you the opportunity to gain insight into a wide range of business topics and activities.

Looking to gain experience at a leading European energy trading house with real growth potential? Want to work alongside industry experts, building experience and skills that will help you flourish in your early career? Then one of our year-long Industrial Placements could be just what you are looking for. As a team, we need creative and flexible thinking that helps us to produce content that will inspire and engage our employees. You will be someone who is organised, solution-oriented, and who finds satisfaction in seeing your hard work come to life as you bring an event from conception to reality. Your work will have a real impact in uniting a global business and creating a positive company culture, and that's why we need the right person for our team. You will need to be self-motivated, enjoy teamwork, and be willing to step out of your comfort zone to develop both personally and professionally.

We’re looking for students who are in the penultimate year of an English, Communications, Media Studies, Event Management or similar degree who are ideally on course to achieve a 2:1 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a clear and creative internal communication approach to convey the strategy of RWEST and the RWE Group to employees.
• Support the organisation and execution of internal events for employees.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the organisation and its activities within the Corporate Affairs context.
• Contribute to uniting a global business and enhancing the company culture through engaging content and events.
• Work in a self-motivated, collaborative environment and help bring ideas from conception to reality.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with fluent English
• IT proficiency
• Strong organisational skills
• Enjoy creative thinking
• Good collaboration and teamwork skills
• Self-motivated and comfortable acting on your own initiative
• A positive mindset and enthusiasm to try new things

How to apply

Please upload your CV and cover letter in English and as one document. Also, include your recent university and A-Level (or equivalent) grades.

About RWEST and benefits

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world's energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit 2,000-strong team is drawn from over 70 countries and operates Europe's largest and most advanced energy trading floor - trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants' dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too.

Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams’ agile mindset helps them respond and adapt to work that never stands still. Each day, there's a chance to grow as you contribute to the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to recognition for success, you'll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.

At RWEST we have an energy to be inclusive and believe diversity drives success. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experiences you bring. Our industrial placement programme is designed to provide valuable work experience and skills, with opportunities to secure a place on a graduate programme. From day one, you’ll be making a real contribution to your team. We provide extensive support and development opportunities, including in-house courses and on-the-job training. A current placement student will be allocated as a Buddy to all new joiners to enhance the onboarding process.

Your benefits include a wide range of initiatives to support you in and out of work:

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Discounted employee share scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays; option to buy up to 5 additional days
• Two paid annual volunteer days
• Enhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policies
• Free on-site healthcare plus access to AXA Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential help with work, health, or life matters
• Access to a modern office and trading floor with state-of-the-art IT
• Open and diverse company culture with employee networks and Diversity Ambassador Programme
• Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops