Venture Intern

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Venture Building Intern to join our dynamic innovation team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of new and exciting ventures within the retail energy sector. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner adaptable and passionate about contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This role will provide hands-on experience in market research data analysis and project support with a focus on identifying and developing new business opportunities.

Heres a taste of what youll be doing

Conduct customer and market research to identify emerging trends and potential opportunities in the retail energy sector.

• Assist in the development of business plans and feasibility studies for new ventures.

• Support the team in data collection analysis and reporting utilising tools such as Powerpoint and Excel.

• Contribute to the creation of presentations and reports summarising findings and recommendations.

• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas for new products and services.

• Provide administrative and project support as needed.

• Provide input into the digital marketing components of the go-to-market planning.

Are we the perfect match

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing Business IT or a related field

• Strong interest in the energy sector and innovation.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite particularly Powerpoint & Excel.

• Strong communication interpersonal and teamworking skills.

Heres what else you need to know

• The role may close earlier due to high application volume.

• Please note that a cover letter is required as part of your application. Applications submitted without one will not be progressed.

• Fixed-term contract from June to August 2026 (3 months). You must be available for the full duration of the contract.

• Competitive salary

• Location(s) Nottingham Trinity House2 Burton St Nottingham NG1 4BX Solihull 2 Princes Way Solihull B91 3ESor London 47-53 Charterhouse Street Farringdon London EC1M 6PB

• Award-Winning Workplace- Were proud to be named aSunday Times Best Place to Work 2025and theBest Place to Work for 1634-year-olds

• Inclusive & Diverse- Were the only energy company in theInclusive Top 50 UK Employers. Were also proud winners ofBest Employer for WomenandHuman Company of the Yearrecognisingour inclusive people-first culture

• Accessible & Supportive-Do you consider yourself as having a disability As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the roleand will make any adjustments needed during the process

• Invested in Your Growth- From inclusive talent networks to top-tier developmentprogrammes well support your growth every step of the way

• For all successful to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider

• Any questions on the role -please reach out to

• At Next our customers are our number 1 priority! AllNexties- including our executive team - regularly directly support customers so we stay close to their needs and make better decisions that deliver the best experience.