Digital Innovation Industrial Placement, Hove
18 hours ago
At EDF UK success is personal. We don’t define it, you do. Join our Digital Innovation 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.
“EDF R&D is at the forefront of the investigation and deployment of brand new digital technologies. Leading hi-tech, innovative projects such as developing apps that help customers to use their energy more efficiently, to tools that assist in the planning of wind farms, it’s an exciting area to work in - and one which we’re currently expanding.” Matt, Lead Developer.
What does this Digital Innovation opportunity offer you?
We’re looking for a student to join our UK Research & Development (R&D) Centre for this 12-month Digital Innovation placement here at EDF R&D. The Digital Innovation team works on the cutting edge of new digital technologies to analyse and develop innovative ways to improve the lives of our colleagues and customers, building the path to a Net Zero future one advancement at a time. As a member of the team, you will have the opportunity to:
- Explore and develop new technologies to help us achieve a greener energy future
- See the latest developments in areas such as AI, blockchain, chatbots and mixed reality
- Contribute your skills to cross-platform apps in a range of programming languages and frameworks.
- Develop prototypes and proofs of concept.
- Find new solutions to old problems.
- Work internationally with teams of worldwide experts.
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 the 12-month programme you’ll work collaboratively with other colleagues in the development and delivery of research projects for the benefit of EDF in the UK, UK Energy Sector and EDF Group.
You’ll support the Digital Innovation team in developing and successfully delivering research and innovation projects. You’ll have the opportunity of working with the Data Science team designing and developing new tools to support and improve EDFs ambitious and sustainable vision of future energy, leverage existing technologies in new ways as well as contributing to the development of new ones.
This placement will help you improve your skills in advanced programming and will provide you with the opportunity to gain experience in all stages of the development cycle. You will work with experts from different parts of the company including EDF R&D in France, enabling you to build up your skills and knowledge within a large, complex organisation.
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Your work location
This placement will be based in Hove, at EDF R&D with some flexibility for home working.
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 Computer Science, Software Engineering, User Experience, App Development, or any related degree. 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.
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