Low Carbon Energy and Sustainability Research Intern - London, United Kingdom - Gemserv

Gemserv

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Are you interested in the transition to a circular economy? Do you have a passion for sustainability? Do you want to make a difference?
At Gemserv, we are actively working on supporting our clients understand and explore their sustainability potential.

Our work spans across a variety of sectors and geographies, where we help our clients understand their opportunities in circular economy, examine how it will contribute to their Net Zero path, assess the challenges, and identify solutions.

In this fast placed and dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to develop knowledge of the sustainability debate, by working with a portfolio of clients, including trade associations, manufacturers, service providers, local authorities, and national government.

This will support you in developing your client delivery and stakeholder management skills, develop knowledge around international circular economy and low carbon energy policies and industry activity, through first-hand experience of engaging with clients.

Location
London or Birmingham Office (Hybrid Working)
Salary Range
Competitive salary, depending on experience plus an excellent benefits package
Employment Type
Internship
Contract Basis
Full time (happy to consider flexible working)
Closing Date
31/08/202 Ref No
966

The Role:

The Internship will be for a period of 3 months until December 2023.

Responsibilities:

Conduct desk based and market research into current and past sustainability policies in the UK and globally.
Undertake research and analysis of circular economy developments within industry.
Support development of inhouse circular economy insights inventory.
Research low carbon policies across the energy in buildings sector.
Develop content to include into reports, policy position or advocacy papers, market research reports, policy insight pieces, client briefings, blogs and contribute content for other works where necessary.
Gain insight and contribute to carbon reporting projects.
Support ESG activities.
Identify and implement innovative methods for visualising data and presenting findings in an impactful way to engage stakeholders.

Requirements:

Experience and qualifications the successful applicant will either be a recent graduate with a relevant degree (sustainable development, circular economy, environmental management, climate change etc.), be currently enrolled in a college/University, or have equivalant experience.
Communication we need to be able to convert complex issues into easily understood analysis, reports and presentations. We regularly develop and publish high quality reports proposing policy solutions to Government and industry. Attention to detail and the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate written documentation is essential. You will need excellent oral communication skills and feel confident communicating your ideas appropriately at all levels of the organisations that we engage with.
Organisation and time management the successful applicant will be engaged, organised, and motivated to deliver high quality outputs.
Relationship building an important part of the role is to develop relationships with clients, policy makers and other relevant stakeholders as required. You will be able to build strong relationships internally and externally; you will be a successful team player who is committed to working collaboratively.
Passion and dedication we are passionate about the low carbon transition, and we are dedicated to ensuring that the future of our planet is both different and better and we want you to share that passion. The successful applicant will demonstrate a desire to support the move to a greener economy.
Upon employment, employees should also have a sound awareness of the Company's Information, Quality, Environmental and Energy Management Systems.

WHAT WE OFFER:

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Reward and recognition schemes
Flexible working
Private Bupa healthcare
Life Assurance (up to 4 times annual salary)
Matched pension contributions
Season Ticket Loan
Cycle to work scheme
Buy and Sell annual leave
Reimbursement of eye test and up to £50 towards glasses or contacts
Corporate gym rates
Employee Assistance Programme
Gemperks (employee benefits platform)
Summer and Christmas parties, along with monthly Gembar

THE COMPANY:

Gemserv is an expert provider of professional services.

We are purpose-driven, working across multiple sectors including energy, low carbon, the public sector and health to tackle today's social and environmental challenges.

Established in 2002, the business provides a range of consultancy and outsourcing capabilities including programme management, market design and governance.

We also have extensive and award winning capabilities across cyber security, data privacy and digital transformation. We are a B Corp, IIP Gold accredited and a Financial Time