Southeastern Summer Internship - Sustainability Champion
Job Reference seastern/TP/111237/2715
Job Introduction
Sustainability Champion
Location: 4 More London
Duration: July 7th – September 5th, 2025
Salary: £22,000 pro-rata
Join Southeastern’s Environment Team
Are you passionate about sustainability and making a difference in how businesses impact the planet? Southeastern’s Environment Team is at the forefront of driving green initiatives and shaping a sustainable future for rail travel. This summer, you’ll work alongside industry leaders committed to reducing our environmental footprint and pioneering innovative practices that go beyond regulatory requirements.
What We Offer
As a Summer Intern in the Environment Team, your work with us could include:
- Contributing to sustainability projects aimed at reducing Southeastern’s environmental impact, including initiatives such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and biodiversity.
- Collaborating with colleagues inside and our side Southessternto help implement solutions that align with our journey to net-zero carbon.
- Supporting the team in measuring and reporting environmental performance, ensuring data-driven decision-making.
- Receive free travel on our Southeastern network for the internship and funds for ad hoc travel expenses related to selected work events outside our network.
- Participate in unique experiences such as the Train Driver Experience Day, Future Labs events, and networking opportunities.
- Gain direct access to our internal job listings and a guaranteed interview window for any MG1 role of your choice, valid from your last four months of university to 12 months post-graduation.
What You’ll Bring
We’re seeking a motivated and environmentally conscious individual who has:
- Sustainability Focus: A passion for environmental improvements and a commitment to driving impactful change.
- Analytical Skills: The ability to evaluate environmental performance data and suggest actionable improvements.
- Self-Starter: The initiative to take ownership of tasks, identify opportunities, and work proactively to achieve results.
- Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal abilities to share ideas, reports, and findings effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Creativity: An innovative mindset to propose new ways Southeastern can reduce its environmental impact.
- Collaboration: A team-oriented approach to working with colleagues, contractors, and industry partners.
- Organisational Skills: The ability to juggle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines.
Who You Are
This internship is designed for 2nd-year students heading into their final year who:
- Think ‘What if?’ – Are curious, innovative thinkers ready to explore how Southeastern can push the boundaries of sustainability.
- Show you care – Are driven to make meaningful contributions that benefit the planet and future generations.
- Make great things happen – Can take initiative, manage tasks independently, and deliver results that make a tangible impact.
Key Details
- Application Process: Applications are now open.
- Interview Date: Held at our London 4 More Office with a placement lead.
- Offer Timeline: Successful candidates will be informed in late April to early May 2025.
Why Join Us?
This isn’t just an internship; it’s an opportunity to contribute to Southeastern’s mission of reducing our environmental footprint and driving a sustainable future for rail travel.
You’ll join us during Rail 200, a monumental year as we celebrate 200 years of railways. Be part of the celebrations while supporting Southeastern’s journey to net zero carbon . Your work will help shape industry-leading practices and inspire colleagues to embrace green innovation.
Based in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, you’ll have an opportunity to contribute to Southeastern’s work as a leader in sustainable transport.
Are you ready to make an environmental impact this summer? Apply now and help Southeastern lead the way to a greener future.
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A bit about Southeastern
We’re one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.
However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.
It’s also about making our railway a great place to work and our team one that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK180 Employer for Women.
Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.
