International Trainee

1 week ago


Solna, Sweden Vattenfall Full time

About the job


Shape the path towards fossil-free living.

Are you ready to challenge the status quo, lead us down new paths and contribute to solving one of humankind's greatest challenges – climate change? We are searching for talented individuals to join us as International Trainees at Vattenfall. Help us lead the energy transition and make a real impact.

About the traineeship.

This traineeship offers you a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in sustainable business. Each of the trainee positions is distinct, tied to a department within a specific business area and working location. This means that each position has its own tailored responsibilities, challenges and matching profile.

What you will experience

Personal development: Benefit from a year full of growth opportunities, professional meetups, and comprehensive trainings. International exposure: Engage with a diverse, international trainee team both virtually and in person. Participate in job rotations and on-site visits. Collaborative environment: Enjoy a balance of serious work and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

As Joachim, our International Trainee in Stockholm, states, “I expected beforehand that working at a corporate would mean only serious business. We do focus on learning and growth and bringing new perspectives to the company, but we also have fun and add humor and lightness. I feel like we are the change the company wants to see.”

Your role as a Trainee  

• Perform screenings and interpret audits of suppliers and partners to Vattenfall, including making recommendations to buyers, managers and relevant colleagues on how to progress.

• Support our buyers, employees, contractors and suppliers on sustainability and our supply chain practices by i.e. providing trainings

• Perform research and analysis on sustainability topics like Code of Conduct for suppliers and partners, target setting, KPIs (Key Performance Indicators), valuation of social and environmental impacts, as well as ad hoc requests, identify sustainability gaps and improvement needs, focus on supply chain related activities, and implement related actions


Your profile


To be considered for our traineeship, you should:

Be a recent graduate with an academic degree or expected graduation before March 5 in e.g sustainable science/development, supply chain management, legal studies in e.g. human rights. Have maximum one year of work experience. Fluent in Swedish and English. Skills in German, Dutch and Chinese are a merit. Be willing to relocate for possible assignments throughout the organization. Identify with our principles: active, open, positive and safety.

As a Sustainability & Compliance analyst you recognize yourself in the following:

The ability to extract, synthesize, and convey relevant, understandable insights from very complex topics including judgement calls of social aspects Strong analytical and social skills, can handle pressure while remaining flexible and adaptable to changing demands. Assertive and self-assured individual who is able to communicate effectively and confidently in a variety of situations Humility as a key element of your collaboration philosophy, coupled with a sense of determination A desire to have a positive impact on society as a core motivating principle

Whether you aspire to a climate smarter career as an energy specialist, visionary manager, or inspirational project lead, we offer these opportunities within our Trainee Programme.

As Cato, our International Trainee in Hamburg, mentions, “I feel we are part of leading the change in the energy transition. At Vattenfall we can contribute by adding our individual competencies and core values. I learn how to build relationships, trust, loyalty and be resilient in an international organization.”

Location:

You will be working in the Sustainable Supply Chain Management unit, part of the corporate sustainability department, located in Solna, Sweden.


Additional information


Our offer

“Vattenfall provides me with the steepest learning curve. We are a group that feels connected by our core values in line with the organization's values: Open, Active, Positive and Safety. We all feel part of a movement that understands the importance of human connection, resilience, and curiosity in energy transition and sustainability.” - Rogier, International Trainee in Amsterdam.

The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme is the kickstart of your career within Vattenfall. Over the course of a year, you will develop your professional and personal skills, participate in international workshops and site visits, and have the opportunity to work abroad. Each position comes with a competitive salary and excellent remuneration package. Read more about the elements of the Vattenfall International Trainee Programme

Our organisation

At Vattenfall you can free your superpowers We are one of the European market leaders in the generation of renewable energy and are primarily active in Scandinavia, Germany, Denmark, UK and the Netherlands. We are committed to a future where everyone can choose fossil-free ways to move, make, and live. We value diversity and inclusion in everything we do, .

Application process

We welcome your application in English via the application button on this page. Please include an updated resume. When applying, you will fill out screening questions, including your motivation. No cover letter or motivation letter is needed. The deadline to apply is October th, 4 . Selection will start after the application period with online tests followed by interviews in October/November. We kindly ask you to use the same email address during the whole process (application and online test) otherwise there is a risk that your application is excluded due to system reasons. The recruitment process will be completed by November/December, with a pre-employment screening. The Vattenfall International Trainee Programme starts on March 3rd, 5 .

We look forward to your application

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.


About the company


Vattenfall is one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. Our main markets are Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the UK. The Vattenfall Group has approximately employees. We have been electrifying industries, powering homes and transforming life through innovation for more than years. We are committed to building a future where everyone can choose fossil-free ways to move, make and live. Join us as we work for fossil freedom 




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