Internship Sustainability

Hunkemöller B.V.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 4,600 - 5,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Internship in Retail program

Assigned buddy

Work From Home policy

Internship allowance

Travel allowance

Staff discount

Company laptop

Company events

Job summary

Hunkemöller B.V. offers a CSR internship focused on sustainability and responsible supply chains. You will support audits, ESG data analysis, and policy development while gaining hands-on experience across projects and trainings.

A buddy and flexible WFH policy accompany a structured internship program with real impact. The role requires full-time dedication for a five-month period, with English fluency and a pro-active attitude.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor, Master, or HBO+/WO in sustainability.
• Interest in EU sustainability legislation, sustainable business practices, and supply chains.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Pro-active, enthusiastic, can-do attitude and comfortable dealing with uncertainty.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Dutch or an Asian language is an advantage.
• Able to work at least 40h/week on internship responsibilities (no school assignments or thesis writing).
• No thesis is possible in this role.

Responsibilities

• Providing support in supply chain compliance (social and environmental) audits, CAP management, supply chain traceability.
• Providing support in developing ESG requirements, manuals and policies.
• Input and analyze ESG data and generate reports.
• Handling day-to-day administrative items such as filtering emails, assembling, and distributing documents.
• Assisting during meetings by synthesizing learnings.
• Assisting in developing internal training on sustainability.
• Assisting in other ongoing sustainability projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Communication skills

English fluency

Proactive attitude

Comfort with uncertainty

40h/week commitment

Dutch/Asian language advantage

Education

Sustainability studies degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Internship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

What will you do?

• Providing support in supply chain compliance (social and environmental) e.g. audits, virtual factory tours, CAP management, supply chain traceability
• Providing support in developing ESG requirements, manuals and policies.
• Input and analyze ESG data and generate reports.
• Involved in handling day-to-day administrative items such as filtering emails, assembling, and distributing documents and materials.
• Assisting during meetings by synthesizing learnings.
• Assisting in developing internal training on sustainability.
• Assisting in other ongoing sustainability projects.

About you!

• You're currently enrolled in a Bachelors, Masters, or HBO+/WO studies in a relevant sustainability field (e.g. environmental science, human rights, etc.).
• You have an interest in sustainability topics, such as EU sustainability legislation, sustainable business practices, and supply chains. This may come from your studies, a previous internship within sustainability, or a general curiosity about the field.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• A pro-active, enthusiastic, can-do attitude and comfortable dealing with uncertainty.
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Dutch or an Asian language is an advantage.
• You are able to work at least 40h/week on internship responsibilities (no school assignments or thesis writing).
• No thesis is possible in this role.

What do we offer you?

• The Best Internship in Retail (BIIR): Be a part of an exceptional internship program with 50 other fellow interns, filled with diverse learning opportunities such as Personal Branding and Business Innovation & Presenting trainings, the CEO Q&A, a Dragons' Den, and so much more!
• An Assigned Buddy: Personal coaching from your buddy to discover your potential, guide your growth and build your network, within an empowering, playful and inclusive work environment.
• Work From Home (WFH) Policy: For 40-hour internships, you are allowed to work from home up to 2 days per week, depending on the nature of your role. During onboarding, WFH days may vary to better support your learning and training.
• Internship Allowance: 450€ per month (gross) with 8+ holiday days (based on 40h/week).
• Travel Allowance: Max. 23€ per day (based on your travel distance), if you are not eligible for the free Student OV Chipcard.
• Additional Benefits: Access to 25% staff discount and a company laptop.
• Also, company gatherings like Townhalls and drinks.

Eligibility Criteria

For this internship, you need to be available for 5 months starting in September 2026. Please note that your application will only be considered if you are enrolled at a school or university for the full duration of the internship.

• You are an EU citizen.
• You are on a Family/Partner visa.
• You are a non-EU student studying in the Netherlands.
• The internship is a mandatory part of your curriculum, OR your university is willing to sign a third-party agreement (Nuffic Agreement).

* Please be aware that not all our potential entry-level positions will meet the minimum salary required by the IND for sponsorship by Hunkemöller. Please refer to this website for more information: Required amounts income requirements | IND

Hunkemöller's "Best Internship in Retail" is not just a chance to add a few lines to your CV or to complete a study module from school or university. It's an opportunity to kick-start your future career, as you will be joining the leading lingerie brand in Europe. As a company that cares about employee development, we're committed to our people and creating true brand ambassadors. Through our 'Together Tomorrow' initiative, we're focused on sustainability, diversity, and ethical practices. Whether in stores or at our HQ, you can be part of driving change and helping us achieve our ambitious goals! "Creating moments that matter, together".

At Hunkemöller, it's about more than working in retail- it's about your passion for retail and creating beautiful moments for our customers and colleagues. Together we create an inspiring working environment where everyone feels welcome, and successes are shared.

Hunkemöller's mission is to be a much loved, social and inclusive brand - powered by our people. We have over 900 stores in 15 countries and we are growing. Our plans to expand both in Europe and beyond provide exceptional opportunities for those with a passion for retail. Indeed, passion is one our six values: fun, inclusive, passionate, sexy, in-touch and inspiring. These values drive all we do and together with our growing commitment to the well-being of people, planet and communities, we are building a brand aligned to the demands of our global customers and those that work with us.

Our USPs are many however, at the heart of what makes us special is a commitment to World-Class service, whatever the channel and wherever the store. This commitment extends to how we work with each other and creating a World-Class working environment.

Hunkemöller is certified TOP EMPLOYER of the Netherlands (for the third time in a row) & Germany 2020, which underlines our people initiatives and achievements.