Communication & Events Placement Programme

Rückbauanlage Gundremmingen; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A European energy trading house in Swindon is seeking a student for a year-long industrial placement in Communications & Events. This role will involve developing internal communication strategies and supporting event arrangements. Ideal candidates are fluent in English and currently in their penultimate year of study in relevant fields. The position offers a salary of £27,100 p.a. and a supportive work environment.

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

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Modern office and trading floor

Open and diverse company culture

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both written and verbal.
• Ability to use IT proficiently.
• Strong organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement internal communication strategies.
• Support the team in arranging internal events.
• Gain knowledge of the organization and its events.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

IT proficiency

Strong organisational skills

Creative thinking

Collaboration and teamwork skills

Self-motivated initiative

Positive mindset

Education

Students in penultimate year of Communications, Media Studies, Event Management or similar degree

Job description

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

Location: Swindon UK

Start Date: July 2026

Starting Salary: £27,100 p.a.

From here choose a whole world of experience

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.

Join us at the UK headquarters of RWE Supply & Trading (RWEST) in Swindon where we currently have opportunities in the following area :

Choose Communications & Events

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.

Job requirements and experiences

• Excellent written & 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

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.

From here you’ll have a community of support

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 has been designed to give you the chance to gain highly valuable work experience and skills and potentially secure yourself a place on one of our graduate programmes. From day one you’ll be making a real contribution to your team. To help you get the most out of your placement we provide lots of support and development opportunities including in‑house courses and on‑the‑job training with everything you need to make the placement a success. A current placement student will be allocated as a Buddy to all new joiners enhancing the on‑boarding process and overlapping your start date to ensure seamless support as you begin your journey.

Your benefits

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Discounted employee share scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays; you can also buy up to an additional 5 days leave per year
• Two paid annual volunteer days to be used with a charity or initiative of your choice
• An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies
• Free on‑site healthcare plus access to AXA Private Healthcare Scheme
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing you with immediate and confidential help for any 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 various clubs and societies – join any of our employee networks for social interaction (including Diversity Ambassador Programme)
• Flexible benefits including discounts at shops

From here you have a choice to make

Keen to discover more? Why not meet #TeamRWE where you can get to know some of our colleagues better through videos, testimonials, interviews and podcasts. Find out more on or by looking for us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications irrespective of, disability, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, age or sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters

As an inclusive employer we want to support you to perform at your best at each stage of our recruitment process and can make adjustments to ensure this. If you’d like to request any adjustments or know how we can support you better please contact us confidentially at

Any questions or Paul Roberts T :

Apply before 24th November 2025 with just a few clicks: 90963

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

About us

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world's energy markets. With headquarters in Essen Germany the tight‑knit 2,000–strong teams drawn from over 70 countries operate 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 intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day there’s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well‑established graduate programmes to success‑related recognition – you’ll experience a culture energized by trust, passion and performance.

Key Skills

Environmental Safety, Fire Safety, Benefits & Compensation, Inspection, IMS

Employment Type: Contract

Vacancy: 1