Jobs, fresher vacancy - Undergraduate Placement Year 2026 – Government Industry & Standards Intern • Worcestershire

Company: Worcester Bosch

Worcestershire

Job DescriptionJoin us for your placement year in summer 2026! Our internships are designed to give you an insight into what it's like to work for a world-renowned brand with a culture of support and community. OVERVIEW OF THE DEPARTMENT The Government, Industry bodies and Standards Department primary purpose is to protect Worcester Bosch from being disadvantaged in the marketplace from proposed short, medium, or long-term changes in product related regulations. We work alongside internal departments on proposed changes in regulations and/or standards which would influence the design and direction that future appliances and technologies. We coordinate and lobby responses to European Law, UK Law, Voluntary standards such as Codes of Practice on UK Building Regulations, Standards for Product Design, and Installation Standards which relate to products sold by Worcester Bosch. The department represents the interests of Worcester Bosch on industry bodies concerning regulations, standards for Product Design, Installation & Training and Codes of Practice by:Preventing unfavourable political and legal conditions for the industryFair performance comparison between technologies and productsClear and concise regulations and standardsSustained incentives to promote the marketContributing to the Carbon Reduction, Sustainability & Material Efficiency targetsAiming to be the “Authoritative Voice in the industry” built on a firm foundation from the Bosch Values of responsibility, openness, trust, fairness, reliability, credibility, and legality.In this role, you will be responsible for: You will assist the Standards Manager and team in protecting Worcester Bosch products from being disadvantaged in the marketplace by forthcoming changes in legislation or standards. By reporting to internal departments on new or proposed changes in both regulations and standards which would influence the design and direction that future appliances and technologies should take. Role Responsibilities during the 13-month placement:Researching, processing and recording proposed changes to product related standards and legislation to assist the Standards Manager.Communicating proposed changes in product related standards and legislation to a cross-functional team of experts (both internal and external). Taking a proactive part in departmental briefing / meetings with a range of audiences in the business.Providing feedback on proposed product related standards and legislation changes to external parties such as Trade Associations, Standards Committees and Government Departments.Tracking the progress of changes to standards legislation.Task ownership of the Early Warning database which includes tracking, providing training and updating about proposed changes in product related standards and legislation.Administrative support to the Standards Manager.Interested? Upload your CV and a Cover Letter today