Corporate Strategy Summer Internship London, England
Job description
About Low Carbon
Low Carbon is a leading renewable energy company committed to the development, investment and operation of renewable energy at scale. Low Carbon invests into both renewable energy developers and projects across a range of renewable energy technologies including solar PV, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy and energy efficiency.
Low Carbon, a certified B Corp, has a proven track record in the development, construction, financing and management of renewable energy assets and remains involved in the projects for the long term with a dedicated asset management team that manages assets on balance sheet and for third parties. With a significant international renewable energy pipeline in development, Low Carbon is well-positioned to capitalise on opportunities as the need for renewable energy and energy security increases.
Now with over a decade of operation, Low Carbon has formed a strategic partnership with the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual) to build a leading global renewable energy Independent Power Producer (IPP), targeting 20GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.
We are extremely proud of the highly professional and talented team at Low Carbon. We have built a positive learning culture that incorporates respect, trust, collaboration, and a shared passion to combat climate change. It is an open, friendly and supportive environment, and we are proud to say we work here. As we grow, we are committed to increasing diversity in the team, and continuing to foster an inclusive environment where we can learn from each other.
Role Description
This 10-12 week full-time internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in strategy development, working on some of the most complex and impactful decisions in the business.
With support from our Director of Corporate Strategy, you will have the chance lead on in-depth market research and analysis and develop recommendations addressing 1-2 key strategic questions, including those relating to market and technology focus.
Key Responsibilities
- Support on strategy development through analysing the energy context and the implications for the future shape of Low Carbon
- Drive the analysis of new markets, technologies, customer segments or other opportunities to evaluate strategic fit and develop an investment thesis
- Help communicate the strategy work through providing high quality information and engaging presentation(s) and report(s)
Person Specification
- A friendly, approachable and professional manner
- An excellent communicator who builds trusted relationships with people at all levels
- Energetic, reliable, adaptable and used to using their initiative
- Highly organised, great attention to detail and a focus on getting things done
- Have a ‘hands on’ approach, visible across the business with good communication and other interpersonal skills
- Be an enthusiastic and committed team player who will work well with the colleagues at all levels of the business
Skills & Experience
- Relevant work experience in renewable or low carbon energy, infrastructure, investment, banking and/or strategy consultancy
- Demonstrable experience and understanding of strategy tools and techniques, particularly around evaluating new markets and opportunities
- Leading projects from inception to conclusion with limited guidance, delivering solutions for complex issues
- Strategic thinker with the ability to fully understand emerging changes to the operating environment and how these can be used to improve business results
- Graduate qualification (BA minimum) or equivalent
- MBA would be beneficial (but not essential)
- Excellent Excel & strong PowerPoint skills
Our Benefits
- 10-12 week full-time internship with a leading renewable energy company
- Competitive salary
- Lots of office social events
- Working in newly fit-out offices in Central London
- Get to work with an experienced, talented team of renewable energy professionals
- Be a part of a dynamic, entrepreneurial mission driven culture
- Make your unique contribution to the fight against climate change
