Year in Industry Social Value Coordination NEW

Job description

From here, you can join us at RWE Offshore Wind for a Year in Industry placement and gain invaluable insight into this truly unique and innovative sector. We’re one of the largest developers of offshore wind globally on a journey of significant growth determined by our Growing Green investment strategy as well as commitment to net zero. With 10 operational offshore wind farms across the UK, and multiple development projects in the pipeline, there has never been a more exciting time to become part of our #teamRWE.

No two days in Offshore Wind are the same – you’ll benefit from a collaborative feedback-oriented culture, the chance to tap into a global community of students and graduates, and endless opportunities for growth. Backed by a welcoming and diverse team environment, we know we can offer you a truly unique experience in our Development business function with focus on Social Value Coordination. Curious?

About the role

The proposed activities for the placement are listed below, however there is opportunity to support on other areas tailored to you to underpin your development.

• Gain valuable knowledge and experience of
• the Offshore Wind and wider renewables sector
• the concept of social value and how it can be delivered through renewable projects, including the direct community benefits, volunteering, skills programmes and helping to build a local supply chain
• stakeholder management and relationship building
• project management, report writing, qualitative analysis and presentational skills
• Assist the team e.g. with
• the delivery and development of the Future Bright programme, to promote the work we do within local communities and wider economy: www.rwe.com/in-your-community
• coordinating with local community fund administrators and external parties, to collate the materials to support case studies and reports
• conducting data collection and quantitative analysis to inform our social value, skills and supply chain development work
• participating in different events, e.g. Future Bright Award presentations, Stakeholder engagement events such as the Supply Chain and Skills workshops across the UK and Ireland

Job requirements and experience

• You´re an enrolled student in one of the following degree courses: Social Science, Communications or similar
• Your degree course is eligible for a year in industry placement
• You have very good verbal and written communication skills
• You´re able to coordinate your own workload and to meet tight deadlines. You’re a proficient MS Office user
• Working in a diverse team environment and dealing with a range of stakeholders every day is something you feel comfortable with
• You´re open to travel to other locations. Travel expenses will be covered by us
• Motivation is crucial. Your cover letter will tell us why you´re a suitable candidate for this opportunity, and how it aligns with your studies & career plans

Advantageous, but not essential experience in

• You have skills in report writing, presentation and data collection

Your benefits

• We value your effort by offering a salary of £25k per year and generous employee pension scheme
• Sustainable world: Contribute actively to our Growing Green mission
• Take action: Use the chance, gain practical experience and work alongside global colleagues as a core member of the team
• Investing in growth: We will support you with mentoring and a development programme along with other interns in the business
• Trust and respect: We trust you and count on your skills. Be embedded in work and key projects from day one, enabling you to apply your knowledge and rapidly acquire new, marketable skills
• Every voice is heard: Your innovative and fresh way of thinking is more than welcome. Don´t hesitate and bring in your ideas