We are looking for an enthusiastic placement student to join our team specialising in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) for our Regulatory Compliance Enterprise Risk Management function in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire.
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During your placement with us, you will learn how a major global organisation operates, gaining the tools and exposure you will need to become an expert in the industry.
This role is available to candidates who qualify for a placement year and will commence Summer of 2027. This is a hybrid position (3 days per week with flexibility).
External Qualifications and Competencies
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Sustainability Reporting & Disclosure – Support the planning, preparation and continuous improvement of mandatory sustainability disclosures, including reporting schedules, evidence collation, disclosure mapping, stakeholder reviews and approval tracking.
ESG Regulatory Monitoring & Research – Monitor and research developments across key sustainability regulations including human rights and help translate developments into clear internal updates and compliance priorities.
Compliance Planning & Coordination – Maintain regulatory obligations registers, compliance calendars and readiness trackers, and support the development of implementation plans, regulatory assessments and compliance documentation.
Programme Governance & Assurance Readiness – Support effective programme governance by maintaining project plans, milestones, action and decision logs, risk trackers, responsibility matrix documentation and well-organised evidence to support internal review and assurance activities.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – Coordinate engagement with cross-functional stakeholders and support the preparation of regulatory briefings, presentations, workshops, guidance and communications that make complex sustainability requirements accessible to different business audiences.
Process Improvement & Digital Enablement – Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and improve ESG reporting and compliance processes, while supporting effective information management and the use of tools such as Workiva, SharePoint, Excel and Power BI.
Additional Responsibilities Unique to this Position
To be successful in this role you will need the following:
Studying towards a degree in humanities, STEM or other related fields with an interest in sustainability and familiarity with Microsoft packages.
Strong analytical and research capability, with the ability to interpret complex information, identify key requirements and communicate findings clearly and concisely.
Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with an ability to manage multiple activities, maintain accurate documentation and contribute to structured, audit-ready records.
Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to work with several stakeholders in ESG team and other areas of the business.
A proactive and improvement-focused mindset, with strong digital skills, intellectual curiosity and a willingness to learn new sustainability regulations, reporting requirements, systems and ways of working.
(This means that we will supply feedback if requested after an interview.)
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Job ID Number: 2441343
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