Sustainability Intern Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme

Sustainability Intern - Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme

Are you looking for an internship that provides hands-on experience in sustainability and the chance to make connections at one of the largest publishers of education and research content

The Springer Nature Opening Doors Sustainability internship is a paid opportunity in London UK for students and recent graduates to gain experience in research education and science news publishing in our journals booksor magazines.

Many perspectives and lived experiences remain underrepresented in the publishing industry. This underrepresentation has historically affected a wide range of groups including Black people Indigenous people and people of colour firstgeneration university students people from socioeconomically disadvantagedbackgrounds LGBTQ communities people from underrepresented social castes religious minorities and people with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds with excellent skills in a range of fields and we are committed to creating an inclusive internship with a cohort that reflects a broad range of voices and experiences.

The successful applicant will spend twelve monthswithin the Sustainability team part of the Corporate Affairs division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship your role will include:

• Charitable contributions (Global and UK): Supporting the central administration of corporate donations and the collection of data about other charitable donations made across Springer Nature in line with the agreed approach and in liaison with internal communications and social media teams to create informative internal and external contenthelpingbuild awareness of donations with existing charity partnerstoidentifyother opportunities to engage ( eventsetc).

• Community activities (London): Supporting our aims to be a responsible member of our local community in the Kings Cross relationships ( schools charities local partners) tracking volunteering time and other in-kind giving. Supporting events such as volunteer recognition and recruitmenttogrowthe number of colleagues volunteering locally. Supporting communications related to vocationalprogrammessuch as work experience (managed by HR)andschool workshops to raise awareness and encourage business-wide support.

• Employee engagement in sustainability/ Green Impact network (Global): Assist the Senior Sustainability Managerin providing support to the global Green Impact Network. Forexamplecreating materials for events and activities liaising with members of the networks on specific topics updating relevantdocumentationand sharing success stories for newsletters and blog posts. Be an active member of the London Green Impact Network.

• Other internal sustainability engagement: supporting SDG/sustainability related events and activities asrequired.

• Providing limited administrative support to the sustainable business rooms and minuting meetings related to topics above.

Whatsin it for you

• A paid internship equivalent to London Living Wage

• Hands-on experience at one of the largest academic publishing groups and the opportunity to learn from experienced publishing professionals

• Support from a buddyfrom one of Springer Natures employee networks

• Access to career development trainingand events including an overview of different business areas at Springer Nature and advice on the job application process

• The opportunity to work on projects related to inclusion and sustainability in the publishing industry.

About us:

Springer Nature opens the doors todiscovery forresearchers educatorscliniciansand other professionals. Every day around the globe our imprints books journalsplatformsand technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today more than ever we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found verified understood and used by our communities enabling them to improve outcomes make progress and benefit the generations that follow. Visit and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup

About you:

Are you looking for an internship that supports a fast-paced global sustainability team Would you like to help handleSpringer Natures sustainable business activities including climate action corporate social responsibility andgainthe chance to make connectionsatone of the largest publishers of education and research content

Essential skills:

• You will be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme or a recent graduate

• You will be available to start in June 2026 for an internship of up to twelve months

• Have a strong interest in research publishing and sustainability

• Have excellentorganisationalskills

• You willprioritiseworkload to deliver on deadline

• Be adaptive afast-pacedenvironment.

• Be proficient in presenting and communicating information

• Have teamwork skillsand anenthusiasm to learn

Desirable skills:

• Writing and reporting

• Creating and innovating

• Data entry and analysis

How to apply: Application deadline Monday 9th March 2026

Please send a CV and a short supporting statement in a cover letter (no more than 500 words) that explains what you will bring to this role

The internship will start in early June for a duration of twelve monthsand is based in Springer Natures London office on a hybrid working model with up to three days a week working from home.

If you have any access needs related to disability neurodivergence or a chronic condition please contact us at so we can make all necessary accommodations.

If yourelooking to kick-start your career in research publishing apply today and you could be part of the next generation shaping our industry.

There are additional intern positions available across Springer Nature as part of this internship programme - find out more about other available opportunities.

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