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Achieving net zero by 2045 is an integral part of Convatec’s commitment to protecting the planet and supporting communities through Convatec Cares, our approach to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). Last year, Convatec took an important step on this journey, by setting near term science-based carbon reduction targets.
To help drive progress in 2024, Convatec is launching a global sustainability internship programme across a range of sustainability disciplines, from materials scientists to mechanical engineers – to focus on specific opportunities and help prepare the workforce of the future to drive sustainability. Interns will be placed across our Global Quality & Operations, Technology & Innovation, and Global Corporate Affairs teams.
Sustainability internship programme
Convatec’s sustainability internship programme will offer emerging leaders the opportunity to engage in a variety of focused topics during Q3. The aim of the programme is to give interns a learning experience that allows the application of skills and development in a professional setting, whilst supporting our subject matter experts to advance key priority projects.
About the role
This role reports into the ESG Manager in London, who will provide guidance and mentorship during the placement. Sitting at the heart of Convatec’s approach to Environmental, Social and Governance - Convatec Cares - this internship offers you the opportunity to play a central part in delivering a number of key programmes and develop broad experience as a member of a high performing team.
You will support us in undertaking analysis of ESG ratings and rankings, benchmarking against our MedTech and healthcare peers.
- 100% paid internship – 1,933.33 GBP monthly gross
- Length of the internship – From July until September
- Hours per week – 35h/week
Your key duties and responsibilities
- Lead benchmarking and reviews of market practice to inform our sustainability disclosure roadmap
- Support day to day communication and engagement with stakeholders across the business
- Evaluate/manage data and compile easy to read reports, charts, graphs for senior leadership and relevant stakeholders
About you
- Passionate about sustainability and ESG
- Ability to work independently and be an excellent team player working collaboratively and participating in projects
- Attention to detail
- Ability to present and communicate clearly and concisely
- Flexible, adaptable and capable of lateral thinking
- Strong organisation and prioritisation skills and ability to multi-task
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite of applications
- English language – good communication level
Supporting the next generation
Convatec is committed to increasing the number of young adults who have relevant technical and vocational skills as part of building core capabilities and training the next generation.
We’ll give you clear opportunities to drive progress – for Convatec and your future career. Seek out new challenges, and you’ll find them. Stretch your thinking, and you’ll find new ways to make an impact. And if you embrace the opportunity to drive your own growth, you could go further, and achieve more, than ever before.
This is a big step forward.
This is work that’ll move you.
