Strategy, Governance and Compliance R&D Engineering Services Industrial Placement, UK 2026

GSK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company in Stevenage is offering a 1-year industrial placement focused on strategy and governance. Ideal for undergraduates with 2+ years in business management, finance, or related fields. You'll perform data analysis, support communications, and project manage transitions. A competitive salary of £25,400 plus bonus is offered, with flexible work arrangements available.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus based on company performance

Private Healthcare Insurance

Employee recognition programs

Access to wellbeing platform

Volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree.
• Enrolled at a UK or ROI University for the duration of your placement.
• Written and spoken fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Perform data analysis to track progress against KPIs.
• Support the design and deployment of communications plans.
• Project manage the transition to a new Enterprise Facilities Management contract.
• Implement business process improvements.

Skills

Teamworking

Communication (written & verbal)

Time Management

Problem-solving

Networking

Data analysis and management

Technical skills

Education

Currently studying an undergraduate degree

Job description

Overview of the Department Research & Development Engineering Services provides facilities management, engineering and capital project services tailored to the needs of R&D. We collaborate with our suppliers to ensure our environments are safe, reliable, compliant and sustainable. As a global function we support over 13,000 people across 19 sites in 6 countries, covering 4.7 million sq ft with a budget in excess of £400m per annum. There are multiple roles available within the department across our Strategy & Governance as well as Risk & Compliance teams. Within these, you will have the opportunity to become a true business partner, collaborating and building lasting relationships with key stakeholders. This is a fast-paced environment, offering you the chance to develop your drive and confidence to trust your own judgement. You will develop your problem-solving and communication skills, managing your own projects with a view to influencing others in the business. Finally, you will gain an awareness and sensitivity of different cultures and diversity within an international environment.

• The ideal candidate will possess skills allowing them to excel in strategy, governance, risk and compliance within the RDES department. This industrial placement is not intended for engineering undergraduates.

Key Placement Learnings

• This placement will give you a wealth of experience in an industry leading business and opportunities to build a set of transferable skills which will help you stand out from the crowd as you pursue your career options. From day one you'll put into practice the business skills you've gained at university, learn from experienced colleagues, and network with a wide community of business professionals, customers and other undergraduates.
• Performing data analysis to track progress against our KPIs, aid strategic planning and generating insights to inform decision-making
• Supporting the design and deployment of our communications and engagement plans as well as initiatives which drive our culture
• Project managing the transition of our services to a newly-negotiated Enterprise Facilities Management contract
• Identifying and implementing business process improvements through an operational effectiveness mindset
• Supporting preparation for internal and external audits to maintain GSK's regulatory licence
• Performing local management monitoring activities to ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• Currently studying an undergraduate degree in a range of degree including but not limited to business management, finance, risk management and communications.

• Other requirements: You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement. If you have already graduated with a Bachelor's Degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme. Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English,
• Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams
• Communication (written & verbal)
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Networking
• Data analysis and management
• Technical skills (detailed within each role description)

We're 100% open to all talent. We want to recruit the right people for GSK from the widest possible backgrounds, so we can better serve the inclusion of our patients and because it's the right thing to do. You can learn more about Inclusion at GSK here., #Internships #UKEarlyCareers #GSKIndustrialPlacements #GSKBusinessPlacements #GSKGlobalSupplyChainPlacements #GSKStevenage

Why GSK?

Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we're committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people. GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Duration: 1 year (approximately) Salary: A salary of £25,400 plus a bonus. Workplace Arrangements: Flexible working via performance with choice (office & home working may be available) Application Closing: Early applications are encouraged as candidates will be reviewed regularly and the advert may close at any point. Are you looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others? A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career - to take on a real role with genuine impact. You'll take on challenging tasks within live projects or assignments. You'll also get to learn from others in your team and other parts of GSK whilst developing your skills and gaining valuable experience for wherever the future takes you. What do we offer you?

• A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.
• Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.
• Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalise your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.
• Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.
• Optional Support: Includes identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance
• Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and develop personally and professionally.
• Access to IPUnite which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.
• 2 volunteering days per year