Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 13-month undergraduate placement in Government, Industry & Standards.
- Assist in protecting Worcester Bosch products from regulatory and legislative disadvantages.
- Gain experience in researching, communicating, and tracking changes in product standards and legislation.
- Applications close on 27/11/2026 for a June 2027 start.
- Benefits include 20 days annual leave, Perkbox, product discounts, and enhanced pension.
About the Role
Join us for your placement year in summer 2027! 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.
Government, Industry bodies and Standards Department
The primary purpose of this department 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 industry
- Fair performance comparison between technologies and products
- Clear and concise regulations and standards
- Sustained incentives to promote the market
- Contributing to the Carbon Reduction, Sustainability & Material Efficiency targets
- Aiming 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.
Role Responsibilities
In this role, you will assist the Head of Government Regulations, Industry Bodies & Standards 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.
During your 13-month placement, you will:
- Research, process, and record proposed changes to product-related standards and legislation to assist the Head of Government Regulations, Industry Bodies & Standards.
- Communicate proposed changes in product-related standards and legislation to a cross-functional team of experts (both internal and external). Take a proactive part in departmental briefings/meetings with a range of audiences in the business.
- Provide feedback on proposed product-related standards and legislation changes to external parties such as Trade Associations, Standards Committees and Government Departments.
- Track the progress of changes to standards legislation.
- Take ownership of the Early Warning database, which includes tracking, providing training, and updating about proposed changes in product-related standards and legislation.
- Provide administrative support to the Head of Government Regulations, Industry Bodies & Standards.
Qualifications
To be eligible for this role, you must be an undergraduate student seeking a placement year as part of your degree.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Good administrative and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
- Comfortable working without immediate supervision during periods of absence of the Manager.
- Computer Literacy: good understanding of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Studying a degree from one of many disciplines is generally accepted.
- General interest in politics and creative thinking.
Skills to Develop During the Role:
- Confidence to challenge and propose opinions and new ideas professionally.
- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently, using initiative.
- Time management and organisational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, tailored to different audiences.
- Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in reporting and compliance with standards and legislation.
- Adaptability and resilience in response to changes in regulations, priorities, or project demands.
- Deeper understanding of industry standards and regulatory frameworks through research and application.
Previous successful undergraduates in this role have studied:
- Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic or Chemical Engineering
- Building Sciences
- Law
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Politics and international relations
- Geography
- Biomedical Science
Key Information
- Deadline for Applications: 27/11/2026
- Expected Start Date: 28th June 2027 (advisory and flexible)
- Contract Duration: 13 months
- Working Hours: 39 hours per week (08:00 – 17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00 – 16:00 Friday with a 1-hour lunch break)
Benefits
- 20 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays
- Access to the Perkbox Benefits platform
- Discounts on products from across the Bosch Group
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Access to Bosch Social Club membership
- Volunteering days
- Policy to support growing families
- Health & wellbeing support (including employee assistance programme and mental health first aid champions)
- And more!