Sustainability Trainee

Calling all recent graduates and passionate students! Are you ready to turn your enthusiasm for sustainability into real-world impact? Join our Public Affairs team in Lisbon as a dedicated Sustainability Trainee! This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in the environment and society. Don't miss out-read more and apply today for a career that can truly change your life!
The position
You will be able to actively support the implementation of Novo Nordisk Portugal sustainability strategy. As a Sustainability Trainee at Novo Nordisk, you will be responsible of:

• The development and monitorization of the progress of the annual EMP (Environmental Management Plan) report.
• Driving the implementation of local action under the scope of the project Cities for Better Health Lisboa.
• Providing support to the Take Action volunteering program.
• Driving internal communication / literacy building on Sustainability.
• Manage weekly priorities and perform daily tasks according to agreed directions.

You will be contributing academic knowledge and fresh ideas to promote innovation and improvement, while attending department meetings and brainstorming sessions, will not only enhance your industry-related expertise but also develop the essential soft skills needed in today's workplace.
This is a full-time trainee position for 12 months. We offer a salary compensation according to professional internship + meal allowance.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate is a recent graduate or is finishing a degree in Sustainability Management, Innovation and Business Sustainability, or Social Responsibility and Sustainability Management.
On top of what we would expect:

• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• The ability to work proactively and as part of a team
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite
• Project management capabilities
• Fluency in Portuguese and English

Previous experience in sustainability-related projects and knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks would be considered advantageous
About the department
You will be joining our Public Affairs team based in Lisbon. The team is dedicated to driving positive change through sustainability initiatives and public engagement. Our office in Lisbon is a dynamic and collaborative environment where innovative ideas are encouraged, and teamwork is highly valued. With a focus on making a real difference, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that align with Novo Nordisk's commitment to sustainability.
Working at Novo Nordisk
Novo Nordisk is a leading global healthcare company with a 100-year legacy of driving change to defeat serious chronic diseases. Building on our strong legacy within diabetes, we are growing massively and expanding our commitment, reaching millions around the world and impacting more than 40 million patient lives daily. All of this has made us one of the 20 most valuable companies in the world by market cap. Our success relies on the joint potential and collaboration of our more than 63,000 employees around the world. We recognise the importance of the unique skills and perspectives our people bring to the table, and we work continuously to bring out the best in them. Working at Novo Nordisk, we're working toward something bigger than ourselves, and it's a collective effort. Join us! Together, we go further. Together, we're life changing.
Contact
Please, submit your application with an English version of your CV via the Novo Nordisk website. We are unable to accept direct CVs.
Deadline
Please, apply before the 20th of October
We commit to an inclusive recruitment process and equality of opportunity for all our job applicants.
At Novo Nordisk we recognize that it is no longer good enough to aspire to be the best company in the world. We need to aspire to be the best company for the world and we know that this is only possible with talented employees with diverse perspectives, backgrounds and cultures. We are therefore committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates the diversity of our employees, the patients we serve and communities we operate in. Together, we're life changing.