NERC is a partner organisation within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI brings together nine organisations to create one single, independent entity with a strong voice, and a vision to ensure the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.

NERC is the UK's leading funder of environmental science. Our scientists study and monitor the physical, chemical and biological processes on which our planet and life itself depends – from pole to pole, from the deep Earth and oceans to the atmosphere and space. The science we fund has impact across all sectors. It provides a platform for future UK prosperity by contributing to a safe, healthy, productive nation. Many programmes involve collaborations with national and international partners to tackle large-scale environmental science challenges, including those faced by developing countries.

The NERC Sustainability Team has responsibility for delivery of the NERC approach to corporate social responsibility and sustainability. This role will be responsible for implementation of the environmental components of the NERC’s approach to sustainability and associated reporting.

To apply for this placement, we are looking for the following:

Essential:

• You are in full time education at university, and will be returning to university/your studies once the summer placement has concluded
• You have the right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the placement
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel and Powerpoint
• Good understanding of the fundamental principles of sustainability
• Planned and organised approach to work and meeting deadlines
• Able to work well within a team and show initiative
• Good inter-personal skills, particularly in communication (both written and verbal) and problem solving

Desirable:

• Can work independently, using available resources to overcome problems
• Experience of data analysis
• A well-read knowledge of global, national and regional issues that will allow you to communicate the need for environmental design with passion, conviction and reasoning (S&I)

For more information, please see downloads. To apply, please click here.