Digital Communications Industrial Placement

Higherin; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 24 000 - 33 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Company pension

28 days' holiday

Resumo da oferta

Higherin is offering an Industrial Placement in its Digital Communications team in London for a year-long placement on Sizewell C, a major UK infrastructure project delivering energy to millions.

You will gain hands-on experience across internal and external communications, content creation, social media and stakeholder engagement while learning from experienced professionals on a nationally significant project.

Qualificações

• Currently studying towards a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media, English or a related subject
• Looking for a 12-month industrial placement as part of your degree
• An excellent written and verbal communicator
• Creative, curious and willing to learn
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications and digital platforms

Responsabilidades

• Creating engaging content for internal and external communication channels
• Supporting social media campaigns and digital communications
• Writing news stories, articles, interviews and case studies
• Assisting with community engagement events and stakeholder activities
• Supporting photography, video and content creation projects
• Monitoring media coverage and preparing reporting insights
• Helping to develop communication materials, presentations and briefings
• Working with teams across the business to share key project updates and success stories

Conhecimentos

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Digital platforms

MS Office

Creativity

Time management

Formação académica

Communications/PR/Journalism/Marketing/Media/English degree

Ferramentas

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

If you are looking to kick start a career that is rewarding, where you can really make a difference, then come join our Digital Communications team as an Industrial Placement.

You will work on one of the most exciting and significant sustainable energy projects that our country has ever seen, being at the forefront of the UK’s climate change agenda and energy policy. Sizewell C is a nuclear new build project in Suffolk. When completed, it will provide dependable electricity to 6 million homes for at least 60 years.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative Industrial Placement Student to join our Communications Team in London for a year-long placement.

This is an opportunity to work at the heart of one of the UK's largest construction and energy projects, helping to tell the story of Sizewell C to employees, local communities, stakeholders and the wider public.

What you'll be doing:

As part of our Communications Team, you'll gain exposure to a broad range of communications activities and contribute to meaningful projects from day one. You could be:

• Creating engaging content for internal and external communication channels
• Supporting social media campaigns and digital communications
• Writing news stories, articles, interviews and case studies
• Assisting with community engagement events and stakeholder activities
• Supporting photography, video and content creation projects
• Monitoring media coverage and preparing reporting insights
• Helping to develop communication materials, presentations and briefings
• Working with teams across the business to share key project updates and success stories

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for students who are passionate about communication, storytelling and engaging audiences.

You should be:

• Currently studying towards a degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing, Media, English or a related subject
• Looking for a 12-month industrial placement as part of your degree
• An excellent written and verbal communicator
• Creative, curious and willing to learn
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple priorities
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications and digital platforms
• Interested in major infrastructure, sustainability or the energy sector

What you'll gain:

At Sizewell C, you'll be more than a placement student. You'll be a valued member of the team, supported to develop your skills and build your professional network.

You’ll benefit from:

• Hands-on experience working on a nationally significant infrastructure project
• Coaching and support from experienced communications professionals
• Opportunities to develop your writing, digital and stakeholder engagement skills
• Exposure to senior leaders and multidisciplinary teams
• A structured development programme and networking opportunities with other placement students
• A chance to make a real impact while building your future career

Power in Diversity

Sizewell C is a great place to work. Our ambition is to have a workforce which reflects and benefits the society we are part of and serve. Everyone working at Sizewell C, wherever they are, should help to create and experience the right environment where everyone on the team understands, respects and embraces diversity with a culture where everyone is treated with equal respect and are all given equal access to opportunities. By valuing the different points of view and experiences that having a diverse team brings, and by fostering an inclusive climate, we will create a great place to work. This aligns to our key values:

Be Your Best - Mastery, learning and standards

• We grow expertise and share knowledge across the programme
• We uphold standards as a collective commitment, not a compliance exercise
• We learn from near misses and mistakes and apply those lessons
• We take quality seriously, even when pace and pressure increase

Be True - Truth, courage and stewardship

• We surface risks early, including those that are difficult to raise
• We name trade offs openly rather than smoothing them over
• We treat bad news as valuable information
• We make decisions based on long term stewardship, not short term convenience

Be Together - Partnership, fairness and share ownership

• We listen in ways that lead to visible change
• We hold accountability fairly and consistently
• We include others early, before decisions are made
• We solve problems collectively across boundaries

Competitive Salary & Benefits

• Alongside a competitive salary of £28,600 you’ll benefit from a market-leading company pension scheme and 28 days’ paid holiday.
• You’ll gain valuable experience, develop new skills and build a professional network that can support you throughout your career.

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Closing date: 28th October 2026

We’ll close this advert when we’ve received interest from the desired number and calibre of candidates.