Policy & Stakeholder Engagement Intern

Salary: Competitive plus Veolia benefits

Location: 210 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JY

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: 6-9 months 

Candidate shortlisting will take place in May 2026, with assessment days taking place in June 2026

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture.

• Access to our company pension scheme

• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to

• Mentor and a buddy to support you for the period of your internship

• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community

• 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household

• Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers

During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to take the next step and succeed in your career.

What you'll be doing;

• Monitor new and existing government policies to identify risks and opportunities for Veolia

• Support Senior Policy Managers in the development of detailed briefings to senior staff members which advises them on impact and actions to take to manage policy change

• Track the external political environment to ensure new and changing policy is identified from key stakeholders across energy, water and waste

• Help to build succinct stakeholder maps and ensure existing maps are updated using the appropriate tools

• Work with key internal stakeholders to review political and regulatory issues that may require lobbying strategies from Senior Policy Managers

• Share policy developments with Senior Policy Managers that may be insightful for customers

• Contribute to the organisation of key events delivered to showcase Veolia's policy expertise and customer offers

• Monitor communications relevant to Veolia's GreenUp Strategy from key stakeholders, trade associations and customers to identify opportunities for Senior Policy Managers to engage

• Support the ongoing management of subscriptions/memberships, highlighting opportunities to Senior Managers

• Contribute to the drafting and preparation of impactful Veolia responses to key consultations

• Work with key internal departments and the wider corporate affairs colleagues to deliver the objectives of the Policy and Stakeholder Engagement Team and the wider business

What we're looking for;

• This would be an ideal opportunity for a current student or someone who is looking for a placement in a degree in a related area. 

• Has an interest in a policy area relevant to Veolia (Waste, Water, Energy)

• Good communication skills, an analytical mindset and attention to detail

• Eagerness to learn and develop professional skills

• Willingness to travel 

We reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if we receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

What’s next?

Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. 

We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. 

We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.