Undergraduate Placement Year 2027 – Government Industry & Standards Intern

Join us for your placement year in summer 2027! Our internships are designed to give you an insight into what it's like to work for a world-renowned brand with a culture of support and community. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT The Government, Industry bodies and Standards Department primary purpose is to protect Worcester Bosch from being disadvantaged in the marketplace from proposed short, medium, or long-term changes in product related regulations. We work alongside internal departments on proposed changes in regulations and/or standards which would influence the design and direction that future appliances and technologies. We coordinate and lobby responses to European Law, UK Law, Voluntary standards such as Codes of Practice on UK Building Regulations, Standards for Product Design, and Installation Standards which relate to products sold by Worcester Bosch. The department represents the interests of Worcester Bosch on industry bodies concerning regulations, standards for Product Design, Installation & Training and Codes of Practice by: • Preventing unfavourable political and legal conditions for the industry • Fair performance comparison between technologies and products • Clear and concise regulations and standards • Sustained incentives to promote the market • Contributing to the Carbon Reduction, Sustainability & Material Efficiency targets • Aiming to be the “Authoritative Voice in the industry” built on a firm foundation from the Bosch Values of responsibility, openness, trust, fairness, reliability, credibility, and legality. In this role, you will be responsible for: You will assist the Head of Government Regulations, Industry Bodies & Standards and team in protecting Worcester Bosch products from being disadvantaged in the marketplace by forthcoming changes in legislation or standards. By reporting to internal departments on new or proposed changes in both regulations and standards which would influence the design and direction that future appliances and technologies should take. Role Responsibilities during the 13-month placement: • Researching, processing and recording proposed changes to product related standards and legislation to assist the Head of Government Regulations, Industry Bodies & Standards. • Communicating proposed changes in product related standards and legislation to a cross-functional team of experts (both internal and external). Taking a proactive part in departmental briefing / meetings with a range of audiences in the business. • Providing feedback on proposed product related standards and legislation changes to external parties such as Trade Associations, Standards Committees and Government Departments. • Tracking the progress of changes to standards legislation. • Task ownership of the Early Warning database which includes tracking, providing training and updating about proposed changes in product related standards and legislation. • Administrative support to the Head of Government Regulations, Industry Bodies & Standards. Interested? Upload your CV and a Cover Letter today Please note that to be eligible for this role, you must be an undergraduate student seeking a placement year as part of your degree - if you do not meet these criteria please consider applying for other positions. Our ideal candidate must have: • Good administrative and organisational skills. • Excellent communication and analytical skills. • Self-motivated and enthusiastic. • Comfortable to work without immediate supervision during periods of absence of Manager. • Computer Literacy; good understanding of Excel and power point. • Studying a degree from one of many disciplines is generally accepted. • General interest in politics and to think creatively Our ideal candidate should have the ability to develop