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About the Role
Our Renewables team is responsible for developing Uniper's solar PV and wind onshore businesses, primarily in our core European markets. The Renewables business is one of the key drivers of our joint strategic ambitions. Our goal is to achieve a target of at least 8 Gigawatts (GW) of ready to build capacity by 2030, laying the foundation for Uniper's decarbonisation transformation.
Opportunity
As we grow our new renewables business, we have an exciting opportunity in our Energy Offtake team for a University Student who is seeking an undergraduate placement in Industry starting in September 2026 for 48-52 weeks. This opportunity would suit students studying business, economics, finance and accounting or marketing.
Your Responsibilities
The Energy Offtake team is responsible for securing routes to market for the renewable energy we produce and selling the power under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Energy Offtake is a new team and so there is plenty of opportunity to work on topics and pick up activities that you find interesting or have a passion for. A flexible, hands-on approach would be well-suited for the placement. The successful candidate will undertake the typical tasks as outlined below:
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- Support the team in assessing the European renewables market looking at specific countries like UK, Germany, Italy, France, Poland etc. Reviewing market prices and checking financial assessments of key markets.
- Undertake competitor analysis and help identify potential corporate Offtakers along with organising and preparing offtake meetings.
- Support and prepare marketing material and presentations in preparation for conference events being attended later in the year.
- Develop and create monthly reporting dashboards and support with the design, implementation, and documentation for key processes.
- Gain invaluable experience by attending stakeholder meetings and perhaps even support the senior managers in their negotiations with Offtakers.
- Training and support will be provided on achieving the above tasks.
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Essential
- This placement will suit students studying either business, economics, finance and accounting or marketing as the placement can be tailored to suit the individual.
- Applicants should be flexible on travel as some team meetings will be held in Dusseldorf, Germany.
- The role will be hybrid working and will be a combination of home working and working in the Birmingham office along with the occasional trip to our Head Office in Dusseldorf.
Desirable
- Some knowledge of the energy industry would be desirable but is not essential.
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