Venture Intern in Nottingham

We are seeking a highly motivated and proactive Venture Building Intern to join our dynamic innovation team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of new and exciting ventures within the retail energy sector. The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, adaptable, and passionate about contributing to a collaborative and fast-paced environment. This role will provide hands-on experience in market research, data analysis, and project support, with a focus on identifying and developing new business opportunities.

Here’s a taste of what you’ll be doing:

• Conduct customer and market research to identify emerging trends and potential opportunities in the retail energy sector.
• Assist in the development of business plans and feasibility studies for new ventures.
• Support the team in data collection, analysis, and reporting, utilising tools such as PowerPoint and Excel.
• Contribute to the creation of presentations and reports summarising findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with team members to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas for new products and services.
• Provide administrative and project support as needed.
• Provide input into the digital marketing components of the go-to-market planning.

Requirements:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, IT or a related field.
• Strong interest in the energy sector and innovation.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint & Excel.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamworking skills.

Here’s what else you need to know:

• The role may close earlier due to high application volume.
• Please note that a cover letter is required as part of your application. Applications submitted without one will not be progressed.
• Fixed-term contract from June to August 2026 (3 months). You must be available for the full duration of the contract.
• Competitive salary.
• Location(s) – Nottingham, Solihull or London.
• Award-Winning Workplace - We’re proud to be named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2025 and the Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds.
• Inclusive & Diverse - We’re the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers. We’re also proud winners of Best Employer for Women and Human Company of the Year—recognising our inclusive, people-first culture.
• Invested in Your Growth - From inclusive talent networks to top-tier development programmes, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.

For all successful candidates, due to the nature of this role your employment will be subject to a basic DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check being carried out by ourselves via a 3rd party service provider.

Any questions on the role - please reach out to Eonnext.recruitment@eonnext.com.

At E.ON Next, our customers are our number 1 priority! All Nexties - including our executive team - regularly directly support customers so we stay close to their needs and make better decisions that deliver the best experience.