Summer Intern, Sustainability London, England
Job description
JLL supports the Whole You, personally and professionally.
Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology to our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry; and we support them through professional growth, flexibility, and personalized benefits to manage life in and outside of work. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades, and technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, we empower you to shape a brighter way forward so you can thrive professionally and personally.
Company Profile:
LaSalle Investment Management (“LaSalle”) is a global real estate investment manager with more than $82 billion of private and public real estate assets under management and over 900 employees in 15 countries worldwide. Our diverse investor base includes public and private pension funds, insurance companies, governments, endowments and high net worth investors from across the globe. LaSalle sponsors private separate accounts, private open and closed-end commingled funds, and public real estate securities programs. As a wholly owned member of the Jones Lang LaSalle group, LaSalle's investment teams also draw on the intelligence and resources of our parent company, giving us unique access to market opportunities and key industry leaders. LaSalle has the ambition, creativity and opportunity to be a global leader in technology-driven real estate investment management, and the successful candidate will have a key role in driving this transformation.
LaSalle offers specialised real estate services to meet changing client expectations and market conditions. With an established presence in, and an intimate knowledge of, local real estate and capital markets worldwide, LaSalle creates value for clients by addressing their local, regional and global needs as well as their broader business, strategic, operating and financial goals. LaSalle has innovative thought leadership and prides itself in a ‘client-first’ mentality, striving for exceptional client satisfaction through the highest level of services.
Team Overview: The Sustainability Team is part of a Corporate Global Initiative of LaSalle, with teams in each region of our operations. We work with the Research & Strategy Team to ensure we are industry thought leaders and can translate expertise into commercial action. We work alongside our Legal and Compliance team to keep abreast of new and evolving regulatory and compliance standards across all jurisdictions within which we operate. We work with the Investment teams, Asset and Fund Managers to deliver better built environment and investment standards within our sector. Our scope is broad, and in principle is to ensure our colleagues are facilitated to be trained, informed, and given access to industry best practice, whilst also being their first port of call for advice and resources on all matters within the Sustainability sector.
Role and Accountabilities:
You will be working within the UK Sustainability Team, assisting with a variety of tasks across the business. This will entail:
Learning about the range of Sustainability factors within the Real Estate and Investment sectors such as Net Zero Carbon and Climate Risk.
Understanding how the market assesses future climate risk and the impact on Value of Assets and Investments.
Research and horizon scan upcoming Sustainability topics, such as the UN’s TNFD, to develop summary notes for the team.
Visiting property and facility management teams to see what is done on the ground.
Supporting the operation of our Sustainability Management Programme in the UK.
Learning the importance Sustainability initiatives play in driving commercial change and real returns.
Developing internal communications pieces to inform our colleagues of our work, how they can participate.
Updating our guidance notes, literature and content across a range of subjects.
Identifying and developing exemplar case studies.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
Preferably enrolled in a BA/BSc degree course, in any subject, with a strong record of academic achievement.
Interest in the Built Environment.
Demonstrable ability to self-motivate and deliver results.
A commercial mindset and ability to think creatively when it comes to finding opportunities to drive change.
Strong interpersonal skills and good verbal and written communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively.
Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
Able to manage multiple tasks effectively and prioritise as required to meet expectations.
Good numeracy and computer skills including MS Office/Sharepoint .
Adaptable team player with the ability to operate autonomously when needed.
LaSalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all sections of the community
If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements below. We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!
Personalized benefits that support personal well-being and growth:
JLL recognizes the impact that the workplace can have on your wellness, so we offer a supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes mental, physical and emotional health.
About JLL –
We’re JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We have operations in over 80 countries and a workforce of over 102,000 individuals around the world who help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. As a global Fortune 500 company, we also have an inherent responsibility to drive sustainability and corporate social responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world. We’re using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities.
Our core values of teamwork, ethics and excellence are also fundamental to everything we do and we’re honored to be recognized with awards for our success by organizations both globally and locally.
Creating a diverse and inclusive culture where we all feel welcomed, valued and empowered to achieve our full potential is important to who we are today and where we’re headed in the future. And we know that unique backgrounds, experiences and perspectives help us think bigger, spark innovation and succeed together.
