ESG Intern
Oxford Science Enterprises
Background
Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) is an independent, billion-pound investment company, created in 2015 to found, fund, and build transformational businesses via its unique partnership with the University of Oxford, the world's #1 research university. Whether it's transforming human health or advancing technological innovation that address challenges facing society today e.g. climate change or cutting edge developments in AI, OSE work with the brightest academic minds tackling the world's toughest challenges and guarantees unrivalled access to their scientific research. In collaboration with its global network of entrepreneurs and advisers, OSE goes well beyond funding to shape and nurture these complex ideas into successful businesses.
Actively focused on a core portfolio spanning three high-growth, high-impact sectors - Life Sciences, Health Tech, and Deep Tech - the company adopts a flexible, long-term investment approach, recognising the path from ground-breaking research to global markets takes time and resilience. To date, OSE has invested £700 million in over 80 ambitious companies built on Oxford science.
About the Role
Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) is seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven ESG Intern to join our team and contribute meaningfully to our sustainability initiatives. In this role, you will be actively involved in OSE's annual sustainability reporting, contributing to data collection, analysis and visualisation. You will also help build out and embed sustainability guidance for both our team and portfolio companies, as well as undertake research and sustainability due diligence.
The role is 30-40 hours per week. While the schedule is flexible, working hours should fall within our core business hours of 9am - 6pm, Monday to Friday. This is a fixed-term position for 6 months, with a preferred start in September or early October in readiness for a busy reporting season.
About You
This is a role for someone who is initiative-driven and thrives on maintaining accuracy in every task. You are comfortable working with large volumes of information, an independent problem solver and proactive in communicating ESG concepts and priorities.
Further information can be found in the Job Description here.
Our Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical insurance after probation
- A generous life assurance scheme
- Group income protection
- Workplace pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- EV leasing scheme
- Generous parental leave and gender policies
- Mental Health support through counselling, workshops, and Wellbeing Champions
- Modern office building with excellent facilities and free snacks
- Regular team socials and initiatives to support OSE's culture and inclusion aims
If you wish to be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a Cover Letter. Please note, we cannot sponsor workers for this position so applicants must have the permanent right to work in the UK.
This vacancy closes at noon on Friday 5 September but we will be reviewing applicants on a rolling basis, so apply early!
Please contact Alma Simangunsong if you have any queries.