Sustainability Intern - Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme

Sustainability Intern - Springer Nature Opening Doors Programme

Are you looking for an internship that provides hands-on experience in sustainability and the chance to make connections at one of the largest publishers of education and research content?

The Springer Nature Opening Doors Sustainability internship is a paid opportunity in London, UK for students and recent graduates to gain experience in research, education and science news publishing in our journals, books or magazines.

Many perspectives and lived experiences remain underrepresented in the publishing industry. This underrepresentation has historically affected a wide range of groups, including Black people, Indigenous people, and people of colour, first‑generation university students, people from socio‑economically disadvantaged backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, people from underrepresented social castes, religious minorities and people with disabilities or neurodivergent conditions.

We are looking for talented candidates from all backgrounds, with excellent skills in a range of fields, and we are committed to creating an inclusive internship, with a cohort that reflects a broad range of voices and experiences.

The successful applicant will spend twelve months within the Sustainability team, part of the Corporate Affairs division of Springer Nature. If selected for this internship, your role will include:

• Charitable contributions (Global and UK): Supporting the central administration of corporate donations, and the collection of data about other charitable donations made across Springer Nature, in line with the agreed approach and in liaison with finance colleagues. Working with internal communications and social media teams to create informative internal and external content, helping build awareness of donations made. Liaising with existing charity partners to identify other opportunities to engage (e.g. volunteering, events etc). 

• Community activities (London): Supporting our aims to be a responsible member of our local community in the King’s Cross area. Assist in maintaining relevant relationships (e.g. with schools, charities, local partners), tracking volunteering time and other in-kind giving. Supporting events such as volunteer recognition and recruitment to grow the number of colleagues volunteering locally. Supporting communications related to vocational programmes such as work experience (managed by HR) and school workshops to raise awareness and encourage business-wide support.  

• Employee engagement in sustainability/ Green Impact network (Global): Assist the Senior Sustainability Manager in providing support to the global Green Impact Network. For example, creating materials for events and activities, liaising with members of the networks on specific topics, updating relevant documentation and sharing success stories for newsletters and blog posts. Be an active member of the London Green Impact Network.  

• Other internal sustainability engagement: supporting SDG/sustainability related events and activities as required. 

• Providing limited administrative support to the sustainable business team, e.g. booking meetings/meeting rooms, and minuting meetings related to topics above. 

What’s in it for you?

• A paid internship, equivalent to London Living Wage

• Hands-on experience at one of the largest academic publishing groups and the opportunity to learn from experienced publishing professionals

• Support from a buddy from one of Springer Nature’s employee networks

• Access to career development, training and events, including an overview of different business areas at Springer Nature and advice on the job application process

• The opportunity to work on projects related to inclusion and sustainability in the publishing industry.

About us:

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit group.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup 

About you:

Are you looking for an internship that supports a fast-paced global sustainability team? Would you like to help handle Springer Nature’s sustainable business activities including climate action, corporate social responsibility and gain the chance to make connections at one of the largest publishers of education and research content?  

Essential skills:

• You will be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate programme, or a recent graduate

• You will be available to start in June 2026 for an internship of up to twelve months

• Have a strong interest in research publishing and sustainability

• Have excellent organisational skills 

• You will prioritise workload to deliver on deadline 

• Be adaptive a fast-paced environment. 

• Be proficient in presenting and communicating information 

• Have teamwork skills and an enthusiasm to learn  

Desirable skills:

• Writing and reporting  

• Creating and innovating 

• Data entry and analysis 

How to apply: Application deadline Monday 9th March 2026

Please send a CV and a short supporting statement in a cover letter (no more than 500 words) that explains what you will bring to this role

The internship will start in early June for a duration of twelve months and is based in Springer Nature’s London office on a hybrid working model with up to three days a week working from home.

If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at [email protected] so we can make all necessary accommodations.

If you're looking to kick-start your career in research publishing, apply today and you could be part of the next generation shaping our industry.

There are additional intern positions available across Springer Nature as part of this internship programme - find out more about other available opportunities.

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