Background and Role Purpose
Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) is an independent, billion-pound investment company, created in 2015 to found, fund and build transformational businesses via its unique partnership with the University of Oxford, the world’s #1 research university. Whether it’s transforming human health or advancing technological innovation that address challenges facing society today e.g. climate change or cutting edge developments in AI, OSE works with the brightest academic minds tackling the world’s toughest challenges and guarantees unrivalled access to their scientific research. In collaboration with its global network of entrepreneurs and advisers, OSE goes well beyond funding to shape and nurture these complex ideas into successful businesses.
Actively focused on a core portfolio spanning three high-growth, high-impact sectors – Life Sciences, Health Tech, and Deep Tech – the company adopts a flexible, long-term investment approach, recognising the path from ground-breaking research to global markets takes time and resilience. To date, OSE has invested £700 million in over 80 ambitious companies built on Oxford science.
The Role
We have an exciting and rare opportunity for an ESG intern to join a dynamic company at the forefront of science and innovation in Oxford. This role would suit an analytical, personable, and creative individual who is a recent graduate looking to start their career in sustainability. You will work with and learn from the Responsible Investment & ESG Manager, and work alongside the broader Investor Relations team.
Kickstart your career and get to grips with the foundational elements of sustainability in venture capital. The role will be varied with plenty of opportunity to develop. You will have exposure to OSE portfolio companies and leadership teams ranging across sectors and stages, and understand how sustainability topics vary across these companies. Moreover, given the cross-functional nature of the position, you will collaborate with the teams across OSE – from the investment teams, to Legal, Property, Human Resources and Finance.
Duties will include supporting on OSE’s annual sustainability data collection, analysis, and reporting; helping build out sustainability guidance for the team and portfolio companies, and research, including sustainability due diligence where required.
The Requirements
You will hold a degree at minimum and possess excellent analytical, research, and communication skills. A strong interest in sustainability, evidenced through education, work experience or extra-curricular activities is essential. You will be a motivated, enthusiastic learner who takes initiative and is not afraid to ask questions.
We would like to offer maximum flexibility to our ESG Intern, and thus are open to tailoring the duration, core hours and start date of the internship. Please specify your ideal start date, duration and weekly hours in your application.
Being part of the OSE team, you will also benefit from:
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rated)
• Private medical insurance after 3 months
• A generous life assurance scheme
• Group income protection
• Workplace pension scheme (if eligible)
• Generous parental leave and gender specific policies
• Mental Health support through counselling, workshops and Mental Health First Aiders
• Modern office building with excellent facilities and free snacks
• Team initiatives such as regular social lunches and team days
To see the Job Description and selection criteria for this role and to submit an application, please click Apply.
*Due to the high volume of applications we have already received, we are closing this vacancy at 5pm on Tuesday 23 July.*
