Global Communications Intern

BDR Thermea Group; Apeldoorn; Hybrid; EUR 5,600 - 6,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

Hybrid work model

Job summary

BDR Thermea Group in the Netherlands is seeking a Communications Intern to join the Global Communications team and support how we inform, engage, and inspire colleagues across the organization. You’ll gain hands-on experience in internal and external communications, working on content, campaigns, and storytelling that strengthen our culture, reputation, and strategic priorities.

This is a hybrid role based in Apeldoorn. We encourage you to spend at least two days per week in the office.

Qualifications

• You are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Communications or a related field at a university in the Netherlands (WO or HBO-level).
• You have a strong interest in corporate communications and storytelling.
• You are proactive, curious, and eager to learn.
• You have strong writing and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Content creation: Write and edit articles, news updates, and leadership messages for internal and external channels.
• Storytelling: Help turn complex topics into clear, engaging stories for different audiences.
• Internal communications: Support campaigns that engage employees and bring our strategy and culture to life.
• Digital channels: Help manage and optimise intranet, internet, and social media channels.
• Campaign support: Assist in planning and executing global communication initiatives and events.
• Analytics & insights: Track performance and engagement metrics to continuously improve impact.

Skills

Content writing

Editing

English proficiency

Curiosity & learning

Organised

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Communications

Tools

SharePoint

Canva

Job description

KickstartyourcareerinCommunicationsandhelpbringtheenergytransitiontolifethroughpowerfulstorytelling!

Yourrole

AsourCommunications Intern,you’lljointheGlobal Communications teamandsupporthowweinform,engage,andinspirecolleaguesacrossBDRThermea.

You’llgainhands‑on experience ininternalandexternalcommunications,workingon content,campaigns,andstorytellingthatstrengthenourculture,buildourreputation,andsupportourstrategicpriorities.

Thisis ahybridrolebasedin Apeldoorn. Weencourageyoutospendatleasttwodaysper week intheoffice.

The internship start date is 1 February 2027.

Yourkeyresponsibilities

Dependingonyourinterestsandstrengths,youwillcontributeto:

• Contentcreation : Writeandeditarticles,newsupdates,andleadershipmessagesforinternalandexternalchannels

• Storytelling : Help turn complex topicsintoclear,engagingstoriesthatresonatewithdifferentaudiences

• Internalcommunications : Supportcampaignsthatengageemployeesandbringourstrategyandculturetolife

• Digitalchannels : Help manageandoptimisechannelssuchas intranet,internetandsocialmedia

• Campaignsupport : Assist in planningandexecutingglobalcommunicationinitiativesandevents

• Analytics &insights : Track performanceandengagementmetricstocontinuouslyimprovecommunicationimpact

Whatyoubring

• YouarecurrentlypursuingaBachelor’sorMaster’sdegreeinCommunicationsor arelatedfield at auniversityintheNetherlands (WO or HBO-level).

• Youhave a strong interest in corporatecommunicationsandstorytelling

• Youareproactive,curious,andeagertolearn

• Youhave strongwritingandediting skills

• You have a keen eye for detail, a critical mindset, and anorganisedapproach

• You are comfortable working in English in an international environment

Nice-to-have:

• Experiencewithdigital tools (SharePoint,Canva, etc.)

• Knowledge of Dutch is a plus, butnota must

Whatwe offer

• A full-time internship (40 hours per week) for 4 to 6 months, starting on 1 February 2027.

• Monthlyinternshipallowanceof €500-550 (basedon 40hoursper week)

• A company laptoptosupportyourwork

• Hybridworkingafteran initialonboardingperiod

• Hands‑on experience in aglobalCommunications team

About the company

At BDRThermea, we bring the energy transition closer every day. Serving customers in more than50countries with a diverse team ofapproximately6,500employees, we are united by a shared mission to create a sustainable future through smart indoor climate solutions. We champion innovation, customer focus, and a cohesiveteamculture.

BDRThermeais a proud equal opportunity employer, valuingdiversityand inclusivity. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to join us inshapinga more sustainable, innovative future for everyone.

What’sit like to work at BDRThermea?

At BDRThermea, wedon’tjust talk about making a difference - we live it every day. As a team member,you’llbe part of a company leading the way in the global energy transition, shaping the future of sustainable heating and hot water systems.

Work alongside passionate colleagues who share our core values: One Team, Sustainable Future, and Customer Focus. We support your growth, development, and well-being in a purpose‑driven environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. Join us on our journey toward a sustainable future.

At BDR Thermea Group, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are critical to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where every potential future employee feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. Please check out our DE&I policy on our website to find out more.