Student Assistant, Sustainability Foresight & Integration

Why join?

Join us as a Student Assistant in Global Sustainability, where you’ll get hands-on experience with sustainable finance and sustainability strategy. This is your opportunity to deepen your knowledge of ESG ratings and reporting, sustainability integration and governance, and Ørsted’s strategic sustainability areas (decarbonisation, biodiversity, and community impact), while learning from a dedicated team in a global organisation

Welcome to Global Sustainability

In Global Sustainability we define the strategic direction for sustainability and work with teams across Ørsted to translate strategy into action, support them on integrating and leveraging sustainability to create business value, and help identify ESG risks. As the Group-wide subject matter experts we facilitate projects related to decarbonisation, biodiversity, and community impact and we lead sustainability due diligence and human rights initiatives.

You’ll be part of the Sustainability Foresight & Integration team, where your primary focus will be on ESG ratings, which validate our sustainability performance and are used by our investors. You will help us maintain and improve our performance by engaging with ESG rating agencies, reviewing, and submitting data to rating platforms, supporting internal action plans, and contributing to sustainability reporting and communication. You’ll also support tasks related to Ørsted’s strategic direction and priorities on sustainability and the integration of these into the business.

You’ll play an important role in:

• Strengthening Ørsted’s sustainability performance in financial markets by supporting ESG rating engagements and data reviews.
• Collaborating across departments with colleagues and other teams to support ESG-related tasks and action plans.
• Assisting the team in integrating Ørsted’s strategic sustainability priorities in larger cross-departmental projects.
• Supporting in ad hoc department tasks and preparation of material for colleagues and management, as part of the development and internal communication of our strategic approach to sustainability.

To succeed in the role, you:

• Have a passion for sustainability and an interest to learn about e.g. ESG ratings, green bonds, or sustainability reporting regulations such as the EU Taxonomy and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).
• Have strong analytical skills and attention to detail, comfortable handling large volumes of information (such as ESG data) in a structured way and have an eye for using insights from this information to guide strategic decisions.
• Are self-driven, organised, and capable of working independently while delivering high-quality results on time.
• Possess strong communication skills, particularly in written communication, and can create clear, structured presentations tailored to your audience.
• Are in the final year of your bachelor’s degree or beginning a master’s degree in sustainability, finance, political science, business administration, economics, or a similar field.
• Speak and write English fluently (Danish is not a requirement).

The position is based in our office in Gentofte, with flexibility to work remotely as needed. The expected workload is approximately 15 hours per week, with flexibility around exam periods.

Join a global leader in offshore wind
Ørsted is a global leader in offshore wind and a globally recognised sustainability leader. With us you’ll play a part in driving change towards a green energy future. You’ll grow your talent in a fast-paced and high-growth industry where you have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop through challenging assignments and industry-leading experts. Here, you can perform in a friendly work environment based on trust, respect, and collaboration.

Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We’ll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we’ve found the right candidate.

As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via accommodation@orsted.com.

Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.

Position salary range:

For this position, the expected hourly rate is between kr165.00 - kr185.00 for the advertised location.

Our benefits package:

For this position, employees who meet eligibility requirements have access to: employer‑paid pension (11 % contribution), full insurance coverage (accident, life, critical illness, and health insurance); five weeks of paid holiday plus 10 additional paid days off per holiday year; a 3 % holiday allowance; access to Ørsted Life & Fitness Vitality including fitness classes, physiotherapy, massage, and well-being programmes; a multimedia package (mobile phone, PC, and internet); staff club membership with sport and cultural activities; and access to the company canteen (monthly lunch scheme or daily tickets).

Pre-employment background check:

Certain positions may require a background check as part of the hiring process. If applicable, you will be informed during the recruitment process. Background checks are conducted by an external provider in accordance with local legal requirements.