ESG Intern

IZICO Nederland B.V.; Breda; On-site; EUR 6,000 - 8,100; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

€628 gross per month internship

Hands-on Sedex & ESG experience

Guidance from ESG Specialist

Job summary

GoodLife Foods in Breda is seeking an ESG Intern to help standardise Sedex usage across the organisation and support ESG improvements. You will work with HR, QESH, Operations and site teams to develop a practical evidence library and translate audit findings into concrete actions.

You are pursuing a bachelor's degree in a related field, are fluent in English and Dutch, and enjoy structured, data‑driven work with various stakeholders. Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Interest in ESG and responsible business practices
• Structured and accurate data handling
• Independent, proactive and collaborative with stakeholders
• Fluent in English and Dutch (speaking and writing); Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Review Sedex profiles and questionnaires and standardise them across locations
• Collect information with HR, QESH, Operations and site teams
• Develop a standardised evidence library for all locations
• Analyse risks and SMETA audit findings and translate into actions
• Create guidance enabling locations to maintain Sedex information

Skills

Fluent English

Fluent Dutch

Data handling

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

Are you interested in ESG, responsible business practices and continuous improvement? Would you like to gain hands‑on experience with Sedex while contributing to meaningful improvements across an international food organisation? For our location in Breda, we are looking for an: ESG intern.

What will you do?

As our ESG Intern, you will help GoodLife Foods further standardise and improve its use of Sedex across the organisation. Sedex is a platform used to manage and share information relating to Labour Standards, Health and Safety, the Environment and Business Ethics. You will help complete and standardise our Sedex profiles, questionnaires and supporting documentation. You will also analyse assessments and audit findings and translate them into practical improvement actions. In this role, you will work closely with colleagues from HR, QESH, Operations and our production sites. This gives you the opportunity to build practical ESG experience, collaborate with different departments and make a visible contribution to our responsible business objectives.

Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and completing Sedex profiles and questionnaires;
• Collecting and validating information with HR, QESH, Operations and site teams;
• Developing a standardised approach and evidence library for all relevant locations;
• Analysing risks, information gaps and SMETA audit findings;
• Translating findings into practical improvement actions with clear owners and deadlines;
• Creating clear guidance that enables locations to maintain their own Sedex information;
• Supporting the continuous improvement of ESG processes and documentation across GoodLife Foods.

During your internship, you will receive guidance from our ESG Specialist and collaborate with relevant internal experts.

Do you have the right mix?

You are currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management or a related field; You are interested in ESG, responsible business practices and continuous improvement; You work in a structured and accurate way and are comfortable handling data and documentation; You are independent, proactive and confident working with different stakeholders; You are professionally fluent in both English and Dutch, written and spoken; Knowledge of Spanish is considered an advantage.

Why GoodLife Foods?

• Internship compensation of €628 gross per month based on 40 hours;
• A practical internship within a growing international organisation;
• Hands‑on experience with Sedex and ESG assessments;
• Guidance from an ESG Specialist and other relevant internal experts;
• The opportunity to collaborate with different departments and production locations;
• The freedom to take ownership of your work and turn findings into concrete improvements;
• Valuable experience in ESG, stakeholder management and international business processes.

In addition to working for the tastiest snacks, you will join a growing organisation where your contribution can make a genuine difference.

You will have room to learn, take initiative and develop practical experience in a field that is becoming increasingly important to businesses across Europe.

At GoodLife Foods we believe that great food brings people together and makes every moment more enjoyable. With a team of over 1,700 professionals across Europe, we are leading the way in frozen snacks and offer a diverse range of irresistible food - each made with care, expertise, and the finest ingredients. Behind all our products are great people. As we continue to grow our business, we’re building the foundation for one GoodLife Foods: a place where teams connect, processes align and our collective strengths come together. Working at GoodLife Foods means joining an organisation where diverse cultures and perspectives are celebrated while fostering one unified organisation. We strive to ensure everyone feels valued and connected.