HR Industrial Placement

At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our HR Industrial Placement and you’ll achieve your career goals in the way you want to. All while contributing to our mission to help Britain achieve Net Zero.   

“There are several group projects to get involved with, as well the scope to work independently to resolve issues. I feel as though there is always someone to turn to should I require guidance, and I am provided with support to enhance both my personal and professional development.” 

Arbaz, HR Industrial Placement 

What does this HR Opportunity offer you?

We’re recruiting for students to join our HR Placement Programme within our Engineering function.   

You’ll be working in a progressive HR team and you’ll be supporting them to lead on key HR projects, Recruitment and everything in between!

You’ll be involved in creating positive change programmes to support our ambition to build a resilient workforce and retain our top talent.

You’ll take part in HR activities such as annual appraisals, remuneration reviews, coaching leaders, and championing JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) and Wellbeing initiatives.

Pay, benefits and culture

Alongside a starting salary of £23,250 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.

At EDF, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.  

Here, we do right by each other and everyone’s welcome. We’re on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a disability and colleagues from a disadvantaged background.  

We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.  

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. There’s no single definition — it's about individuality. That’s why we give you the freedom to pursue a career that’s unique to you. Because success is personal. 

Training, development and support for you:  

Over this 12-month programme, you will have the opportunity to: 

• Gain insight on how our shared services programme works and be involved with the continuous improvement of systems and streamlining queries.  
• Work on continuous improvement projects 
• Study our framework and processes and look for constant ways to improve these. 
   

This is a fantastic opportunity to hone your commercial, problem solving and people skills, whilst gaining broad exposure to our business.  

The transferable skills and experience that you’ll gain during this placement; in system/tool usage, teamwork, collaboration, customer service, and commercial thinking, will set you up for a successful career and you’ll build a great network of stakeholders, should you apply to EDF after your graduation.

Head to https://www.edfenergy.com/careers for more information about life at EDF. 

Where you’ll work:  

This placement will be based in our Bristol offices, but we have a flexible working policy, so there is the option to work from home.

Who you are:

We are looking for candidates who are on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a 2:2 undergraduate or postgraduate degree in HR, Business or Finance. You should possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with a genuine desire to learn and develop new capabilities. A questioning attitude, good teamwork, and effective communication skills are also essential qualities we seek. 

Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you. We use a strengths-based approach, allowing you to showcase your skills and what truly motivates you. We believe that focusing on individual strengths is key to engagement, motivation, and success in the workplace.  

Closing Date:  

We are anticipating significant interest in this role and the advert will be closed once we have received a suitable number of applications so don’t delay, apply today!

Success is personal. It’s your journey, powered by us. Join us and we’ll help Britain achieve Net Zero, together.