HR Placement Programme

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

Job summary

A leading global energy company in Swindon is offering a year-long HR Industrial Placement within their Global Talent Attraction team. Ideal for students in their penultimate year pursuing a Business or Psychology degree. Develop vital HR skills and gain exposure to various HR functions. A competitive salary and a supportive environment await you.

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

Free on-site healthcare

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Looking for students in the penultimate year of their studies.
• Must have a focus on HR and be on course to achieve a 2:1 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Global Talent Attraction team for the full recruitment cycle.
• Collaborate with other HR functions like People Development and HR Operations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills with fluent English

IT proficiency

Strong sense of responsibility

Organisational talent with analytical problem-solving skills

Motivation to take on new challenges

Education

Business, Psychology, Education or similar degree

Job description

Overview

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 global energy company 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 our UK headquarters in Swindon where we currently have opportunities in the following area:

HR Industrial Placement – Global Talent Attraction, Recruiting & Early Careers

You will work within the Global Talent Attraction, Recruiting & Early Careers team where you’ll have exposure to the full life cycle of attracting, recruiting, inducting and developing talent within a global organisation. There will be opportunities to work alongside other HR functions including People & Organisational Development, HR Operations and Reward providing you with a complete picture of the different aspects of a fast-paced global HR function.

Job requirements and experiences

Are you passionate about people? Do you strive to be an enabler and trusted partner within a large organisation? Are you looking to make a real, positive impact on people’s personal growth, as well as team success? Then get ready to join us. From here, you’ll have the chance to gain a holistic view of all related Human Resources functions at a leading employer in the energy industry.

We are looking for the right people to enable our business. You’ll need to be a highly ambitious, hard-working team player who’s passionate about working with people, developing new, innovative ideas, and keen to learn, grow and take accountability. We’re looking for students who are in the penultimate year of a Business, Psychology, Business Education or similar degree, ideally with a focus on HR, and who are on course to achieve a 2:1 or higher. What you must have is:

• Excellent communication skills with fluent English
• IT proficiency
• Strong sense of responsibility as well as solution-oriented and proactive action
• Organisational talent with analytical problem-solving skill and a creative drive
• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions
• Motivation to take on new challenges, whether operating independently or in a team
• Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek development opportunities within a supportive team

From here, you’ll have a community of support

At RWE 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 give you the chance to gain valuable work experience and skills – and potentially secure 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 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 onboarding process and overlapping your start date to ensure seamless support as you begin your journey.

Your benefits

We’ll help you fulfil your potential with 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 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 immediate and confidential help for work, health, or life matters
• Access to a modern office
• Open and diverse company culture with various clubs and societies
• Flexible benefits, including discounts at shops

Application and contact

From here, you have a choice to make. Keen to discover more? Find out more on the careers portal at https://www.rwe.com/en/rwe-careers-portal or by looking for us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

We value diversity and therefore 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 in the recruitment process. If you’d like to request any adjustments or know how we can support you better, 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: 90964

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, a 2,000-strong team drawn from over 70 countries, and operations across Europe’s energy trading landscape, we commercially optimise our power plants’ dispatch and renewables electricity sales.