Communication & Events Placement Programme

RWE AG; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy trading company in Swindon is offering a year-long Industrial Placement in Communications & Events. You will contribute to the development of internal communication strategies and support the management of internal events. Ideal candidates are students in their penultimate year of relevant studies, with strong communication skills and a positive, self-motivated attitude. This role includes extensive support and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus

Company pension

Discounted employee share scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Two paid volunteer days

Enhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policies

Free on-site healthcare plus private healthcare access

Community support and various clubs and societies

Qualifications

• Students ideally on track for a 2:1 or higher.
• Positive mindset and enthusiasm to try new things.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to internal communication activities.
• Support planning and execution of internal events.
• Gain knowledge of event management from conception to delivery.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal communication skills

IT proficiency

Strong organisational skills

Creative thinking

Collaboration and teamwork skills

Self-motivated

Education

Students in the penultimate year of a relevant degree

Job description

Overview

Communication & Events Placement Programme

Location(s): Swindon, Wiltshire, GB, SN5 6PB

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

RWE Supply & trading GmbH

Location: Swindon UK

Start Date: July 2026

From here, choose a whole world of experience While seeking a summer/industrial placement? This year-long Industrial Placement offers an opportunity to gain experience at a leading European energy trading house with real growth potential. You will work alongside industry experts, building experience and skills to help you flourish in your early career.

Join RWEST at the UK headquarters in Swindon where opportunities exist in the following area.

Choose Communications & Events

If you’re passionate about storytelling and the value of good communication, you will work with the team to develop and implement a clear and creative internal communication approach to convey RWEST and RWE Group strategy to employees. You will also gain insight into the organisation and execution of events as you support the team in arranging internal events. The team sits within the wider Corporate Affairs department, offering an overview of RWEST and enabling exposure to a wide range of business topics and activities.

Responsibilities

As part of the Communications & Events team, you will:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of internal communication activities to convey RWEST and RWE Group strategy to employees.
• Support the planning and execution of internal events for employees.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the organisation and how events are managed from conception to delivery.

Your work will have a real impact in uniting a global business and creating a positive company culture. You should be self-motivated, enjoy teamwork, and be willing to step out of your comfort zone to develop both personally and professionally.

Qualifications & Experience

We’re looking for students who are in the penultimate year of an English, Communications, Media Studies, Event Management or similar degree, ideally on track for a 2:1 or higher. What you must have is:

• 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

From here, you’ll have a community of support

RWEST is committed to inclusivity and believes diversity drives success. You’ll be supported to bring your whole self to work and be respected for your different opinions, strengths and experiences.

Our industrial placement programme is designed to give you valuable work experience and skills and, potentially, a place on a graduate programme. From day one you’ll contribute 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 ensure onboarding is smooth and to help you begin your journey.

We offer a wide range of initiatives to support you in and out of work, including:

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Company pension
• Discounted employee share scheme
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays; you can buy up to an additional 5 days per year
• Two paid annual volunteer days
• 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)
• Access to a modern office and trading floor with state-of-the-art IT
• Open and diverse company culture with various clubs and societies
• Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops

Application, Diversity & Contact

From here, you have a choice to make

Keen to discover more? Meet #TeamRWE to get to know colleagues through videos, testimonials, interviews, and podcasts. Find out more on https://www.rwe.com/en/rwe-careers-portal or by looking for us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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

As an inclusive employer, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process. If you’d like to request any adjustments or know how we can help, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail].

Any questions? [e-mail] or Paul Roberts, T: [phone]

Apply before 13th October 2025 with just a few clicks: 90963

Please upload your CV and cover letter in English as one document. 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 team 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 team’s agile mindset helps them respond and adapt 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 energised by trust, passion and performance.