Workplace and Sustainability Internship 12 Month
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Job Summary
Its not about cars. Its about people. Our human-centric focus is what makes us different from all other car companies and its at the heart of everything we create. If you want to join us in our mission to build and grow our teams with talented people who want to make a true difference.
Whats in it for you
People are at the heart of our business. We want you to innovate challenge and build a future career at Volvo return we offer a salary of 23960 per annum flexible working hours plus some hybrid working based on the team structure and 22 days annual leave plus 4 fixed and 4 flexible bank holidays which you can use to support your personal beliefs at any time of the year. Health & wellbeing initiatives charitable giving days alongside personal growth and career development addition we offer a fast-track opportunity at the end of your qualification into key business areas and access to ongoing support from industry-leading experts backed by continual learning opportunities.
What youll do
During your placement you will provide support to subject matter experts within the team as they make key strategic decisions that will shape the future of Volvo Car UK. Youll contribute significantly to the success and future of the brand by delivering fresh ideas and viewpoints and challenging current assumptions to meet the needs of our future so an innovative mindset is essential. We are currently recruiting for an organised ambitious and driven 12-month placement student within our fast-paced Workplace and Sustainability Team to join us from July 2026 as a Workplace & Sustainability Placement Student.
Reporting to the WX Lead and working closely with the WX Teams and Sustainability Manager you will be responsible for providing administrative project and department support across the UK properties building and sustainability projects. The graduate will help manage daily administrative tasks related to the new headquarters building sustainability data and ongoing projects making sure information processes and stakeholders remain well-organised and in sync. You will gain valuable skills and experience in key aspects of Sustainability and Workplace including:
Retailer Facility Environmental Sustainability Annual Compliance coordination and Action
Plans coordination - process support monitoring of the inbox data validation scoring and reporting creation.
Coordinate information between Property Finance Legal and external advisor.
Championing Sustainability throughout the business.
Retailer Impact Programme - process support data validation retailer scoring and incentive roll-out.
Maintain internal records relating to the HQ lease (key dates documents contacts)
Support on projects across the department.
Assist with onboarding and coordination of third party suppliers (e.g. movers furniture vendors IT fit out teams)
And so much more!
Do you fit the profile
You will have a real interest in Sustainability or Facilities management and problem-solving along with the curiosity to understand Operational challenges and deliver innovative solutions. To be successful in this role you will have:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A curious mindset with a passion for understanding the detail
The ability to manage multiple tasks
The confidence to lead stakeholder meetings
Ambition to drive the future development of process change
Great organisational and time management skills
Be comfortable prioritising workload to meet deadlines
High attention to detail
A passion for delivering quality work
The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a small team
Be keen to develop your skillset
You will be currently studying towards a sandwich degree in Business Management or a related subject you will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office including Outlook Word and Excel.
How to learn more and apply:
Our placement is open to any university student who is in their penultimate year of a sandwich course (those who will be returning to their final year of study after their placement with us). We have a duty of care to our people and wouldnt want you to spend a large amount of time commuting so we require our undergraduates to be based within a reasonable radius of our Maidenhead office able to commute reliably when needed.
Once you have applied well review your details and if successful well be in touch to discuss with you further. Youll be sent an online competency assessment relevant to the role for which you are applying. Upon successful completion we will invite you to an Assessment Centre in Maidenhead or Daventry which will be held on Tuesday 21st April 2026 where you will meet the hiring manager view what our workplace has to offer meet the team and answer any questions that you may have. Please only apply if you are available on this date. A decision will be made shortly after. To support you we will also contribute to your travel expenses up to a certain amount which we can discuss in more detail if you have been invited to our Assessment Centre.
We do not accept email applications due to GDPR. We reserve the right to close this job advert early if we successfully find the placement students suitable.
Diversify our future:
Volvo Cars is an equal opportunities employer. We are a company for people who care about other people and for the world we live in. We celebrate diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and employment practices including hiring recruiting and promotion. Its what you do that counts and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future. With us you can truly be yourself embrace new opportunities thrive and a make a difference.
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Required Experience:
Intern
About Company
Volvo Car USA is a subsidiary of Volvo Car Group of Gothenburg, Sweden and is headquartered in Rockleigh, NJ, with regional sales offices located in Rockleigh, Summerville, SC, and Irvine, CA. In addition, Volvo Car US Operations, the home of our new US factory, is located in South Ca ... View more
