Student Assistant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 7, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 6, 2026. NKT scores A on the Alion truth index.
Support NKT in embedding sustainability across the business
Are you studying sustainability, science, engineering or business and interested in applying your knowledge in an international organisation? As a Student Assistant in Group Sustainability, you will support NKT’s sustainability activities in embedding sustainability across the business. This can be in the form of desk-top research, strengthening ESG data, benchmarking, dashboards and communication, and supporting tangible actions while gaining practical experience alongside your studies. You will join a global company where sustainability is integrated into the business strategy and closely connected to the green transition. Would you like to turn your academic knowledge into practical experience within corporate sustainability?
Work with ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives
Working closely with the Group Sustainability team, you will contribute to both tactical and operational ESG activities. Your assignments will range from preparing material for senior management and the ESG Committee to maintaining sustainability dashboards, analysing peers and supporting internal workshops and communication. The role offers broad exposure to sustainability topics and stakeholders across an international organisation.
Your responsibility will be to:
- Support preparation of sustainability material for the Group Leadership Team and ESG Committee
- Conduct peer benchmarking and support ESG ratings activities
- Prepare material for internal sustainability workshops
- Maintain sustainability content on NKT’s intranet
- Supporting on tangible sustainability activities
You will report to the VP, Head of Group Sustainability and join a team of four international colleagues in Copenhagen and 7 colleagues based in Chennai, India. The position is based in Denmark with a hybrid working pattern. You will typically work around 15 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate your studies.
Analytical student with genuine interest in sustainability
You are curious, committed and comfortable working with information and data in a structured way. You enjoy collaborating with others and communicating across different functions, cultures and countries. You are interested in understanding how sustainability priorities translate into practical activities within an international company and are comfortable balancing several different assignments alongside your studies.
You also have:
- Current first year enrolment in a relevant masters degree or third year enrolment in a relevant bachelor’s degree
- Studies within science, engineering or business
- Sustainability electives, specialisation or comparable academic focus
- Good understanding of data management and analytical work
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Danish, Swedish or German language skills would be an advantage
Contribute to the green transition while building your career
We aim to create a workplace where people of all backgrounds are valued, supported, and able to do their best work. We are dedicated to increasing gender diversity at NKT and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates. We welcome varied backgrounds and career paths-even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We believe inclusive teams contribute to positive results and create a better everyday work environment.
This role gives you the opportunity to develop your career within sustainability while working in a collaborative Group Sustainability team. You can expand your ESG, data management, communication and stakeholder management skills in an international setting while meeting colleagues across different functions and countries. NKT offers an informal and flexible working environment, a competitive hourly rate and an above-average company pension contribution.
"As a leader, I want to give students the opportunity to connect their academic knowledge with real ESG topics and have a role in influencing how sustainability is embedded across an international organisation. You will become part of a collaborative team where your contribution matters and where you can learn from a broad range of sustainability initiatives," says Hiring Manager, Anthony Abbotts.
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We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 22th of November. Be aware that personality and cognitive tests might be included in the recruitment process. If you have any questions about the role, you are very welcome to contact Hiring Manager Anthony Abbotts at [email protected]. For inquiries about the recruitment process, please reach out to Global HR Business Partner, Morten Sponholtz at [email protected]. Please note that due to the GDPR regulations we cannot accept any applications via e-mail.
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About NKT
NKT connects a greener world with high-quality power cable technology and takes centre stage as the world moves towards green energy. NKT designs, manufactures and installs low-, medium- and high-voltage power cable solutions enabling sustainable energy transmission. Since 1891, NKT has innovated the power cable technology building the infrastructure for the first light bulbs to the megawatts created by renewable energy today. NKT is headquartered in Denmark and employs 6,500 people. NKT is listed on Nasdaq Copenhagen and realised a revenue of EUR 3.6 billion in 2025.We connect a greener world. www.nkt.com