Student Assistant - Strategic Partnering & Communication

Are you interested in being actively involved in supporting and assisting key innovation activities while also bringing theory to practice? Does strategic communication, innovation, and technology development sound exciting to you?

Then you might be the Student Assistant that the VELUX Group is looking for!

Your Challenges

Joining our Strategic Partnering & Communication function in the Advanced Material Technology department located in Østbirk, you will support the department's research and development efforts, contributing to advance the company's innovation in the field of materials and technology.

Your tasks will be tailored to fit your profile but could include some of the following aspects:

• Creating compelling and precise communication for executive management in relation to our strategic initiatives, e.g. within our technology innovations and sustainability efforts.
• General communication materials using PowerPoint, and other media.
• Planning & facilitation of workshops.
• Conducting data analysis and developing reports through Excel and PowerBI.
• Describing, documenting and supporting on strategy and business processes within the organization and supporting on setting the strategic direction for future innovation within material technology.
• Communication and coordination with our external partners e.g. suppliers, start-ups, universities.

We are looking for a student who can work 10-15 hours per week being on site (Østbirk) 2 days per week. Your work hours are flexible and can be adjusted to match your studies and classes.

Your Qualifications

To contribute effectively in this position, a proactive and hands-on approach, coupled with a collaborative spirit and the ability to manage your own tasks, is crucial. Your problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, and a strong sense of responsibility for the integrity and quality of your work will be paramount. Additionally, possessing an analytical and structured mindset, along with advanced communication skills is key, especially given your role in managing communication for senior management and external collaborations.

Moreover, we imagine that you:

• Are proficient in Office 365, with advanced skills in SharePoint, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Have an interest in materials, technology and innovation
• Are focused on finding solutions.
• Build relationships easily across professions and geographies.
• Communicate fluently in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Are enrolled in a study programme in Denmark (bachelor or master) e.g. within Communication, business, engineering or other relevant education.

Your opportunities

You will work alongside a young and dynamic core team of 5-10 motivated colleagues, while supporting our +80 specialists within the department. All done in a setting where knowledge is shared, and responsibility is given to those who can and will. Our team is characterised by an informal tone and respect for each other both as team members and as individuals.

We are a value-based company where commitment, social responsibility and mutual respect are among the core values and teamwork and professionalism are essential to the way we work.

We will provide you with the opportunities, inspiration, and advanced tools to create a brighter, common future.

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof to transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air. The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with solid financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations. Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

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Application

Learn more about the VELUX Group online at www.velux.com, where you can read about working at our company and what to expect of our recruitment process.

We are reviewing incoming applications and inviting for interviews on an ongoing basis. We look forward to receiving your application and CV as soon as possible.

About VELUX

In the VELUX Group, we offer you a world of opportunities and the chance to create a bright future. From the forefront of the sustainable indoor living industry, we enable those who live, work and play under the roof transform their spaces and live a healthier everyday life with more daylight and fresh air.

The VELUX Group is an international, family-owned business with strong financial roots and each year we are able to create real impact by reinvesting in society, our employees and planet through our foundations.
Alongside the rest of our values, “courage” and “mutual respect” define our actions every day and how we wish to contribute to the world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VELUX Residential is fully committed to the concept and practice of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. To further our goal of equal employment opportunity for all employees and prospective employees, it is the policy of VELUX Residential to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, protected veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. All employment decisions shall be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity and only job-related qualifications will be required.

Location: Industrivej 20 Østbirk