Job Description
At LKQ Europe, we offer a 12-months internship within our Corporate Communications team. We welcome students from all backgrounds as we know diverse minds bring new ideas and a different way of thinking to the business. The role will be hybrid, with presence in the office required, full-time, 35 hours/week and based in Europe.
Over the course of your 12-month placement, we’ll give you a taste of what it’s like to work with us, while you gain valuable experience to help guide your career choices.
As an Intern, you’ll be assigned to a range of different projects, where you’ll learn a mix of practical knowledge and technical skills.
About the internship:
* Learn about our culture, values and goals and build an understanding of what we offer to the automotive industry
* Support in delivery of internal and external communications activity and plans, through the full range of communications channels and tools including colleague engagement activities and internal events
* Working with key stakeholders to develop engaging and compelling news, features and content for our internet, the intranet and other media platforms e.g., social media
* Develop your team working, planning, creative thinking and problem-solving skills
* Coordinate logistics for internal events such as town halls, team meetings, and leadership updates.
About you:
* To join our 12-month Corporate Communication internship, we’re looking for the right candidate who enjoys thinking strategically. You’ll be inquisitive and are not afraid to bring new ideas to the table.
* You must be available for the full 12 months of the internship, and this internship would suit students looking for a one-year industry placement as part of their degree.
* Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills including the ability to understand complex information and present it in an easy-to-understand manner.
* Excellent knowledge and experience of the Microsoft Office suite and strong general aptitude with digital and social media
About us:
We’re a people first business. We’re looking for people who love what they do, are passionate about delivering only the very best and make it their business to excel, whatever their role.
Our colleagues are our number one priority because we know we can’t deliver great without them. From flexible working options and bespoke development programs to well-being initiatives and people policies that make a positive impact, at LKQ Europe we’re committed to investing in our colleagues.
And it’s not just people we’re committed to. Our sustainability agenda also focuses on leaving our world a better place than how we found it. From putting resources back into the communities in which we work and fundraising for charities, both local and global, to actively reducing our carbon footprint we mean business when it comes to having a positive environmental impact on our plan