Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability (Multiple Roles and Locations) Industrial Placement, 2027

Location: UK – London – New Oxford Street

Choose Wisely, Apply Confidently

To maximise your opportunities at securing an Industrial Placement with us this year, we strongly advise that you apply to no more than 3 adverts. (For clarity, multiple roles within a single advert are considered one application.)

We encourage you to concentrate your efforts on the roles that best align with your skills, interests and university experience, as this will strengthen your application and give you the best chance of success.

Roles Available in Location: Worthing, Montrose, Ware

Education required: See individual roles for degree requirements

Pre-application activity: Before applying, you'll need to obtain an application code by completing a short activity in Connectr, our candidate engagement platform.

This activity is designed to encourage considered applications. Once completed, you'll receive your unique application code required to proceed with your application.

Other requirements:  You will have completed a minimum of 2 years of your undergraduate degree but will not have graduated at the start of your placement. You must be enrolled at a UK (United Kingdom) or ROI (Republic of Ireland) University for the duration of your placement.

If you have already graduated with a bachelor’s degree and are currently studying a postgraduate Masters, you are not eligible for this programme.

Language requirement: Written and spoken fluency in English

Expected Start date: July 2027

Duration: 1 year (approximately)

Salary:  A salary of £26,400 plus a bonus.

Workplace Arrangements: Full time on site required

Application Closing:  Roles are expected to close on 13/10/2026, however, candidates will be reviewed regularly, and the advert may close at any point. Please ensure you review and complete the application stages below.

Are you looking to gain valuable real world work experience and help positively impact the lives of others?

A GSK internship offers you the opportunity to kickstart your career – to take on a real role with genuine impact. You’ll take on challenging tasks within live projects or assignments.  You’ll also get to learn from others in your team and other parts of GSK whilst developing your skills and gaining valuable experience for wherever the future takes you.

What do we offer you?

A competitive salary, with an annual bonus based on company performance.

Employee recognition programs, which reward exceptional achievements.

Access to our cutting-edge wellbeing platform: personalize your experience, help reduce stress, increase focus, build connections and resilience. You will also have access to a confidential helpline 24/7, mindfulness, health screenings and financial wellbeing support.

Access to Private Healthcare Insurance, including 24-hour access to an online GP.

Optional Support: Includes identity protection, long-term care insurance, home, auto, and pet insurance

Opportunities to work with Employee Resource Groups, providing opportunities to network, gain mentorship, and develop personally and professionally.

Access to IPUnite which is a community of Early Careers programme participants offering development, networking and social connections to help you make the best of your programme. You will also be invited to join LinkedIn groups and pre-joining webinars, to enable you to connect and network with new students.

2 volunteering days per year

Typical skills you can expect to learn on this placement will include:

Teamworking through working with multidisciplinary teams

Communication (written & verbal)

Time management

Problem-solving

Networking

Data analysis and management

Technical skills (detailed within each role description)

The Roles (3 available)

Role 1 – Environment, Health & Safety Associate - Worthing

Degree requirements: Engineering related disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering or other relevant degree subject.

Overview of the Department

The Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Placement offers experience within a cross-functional team supporting the safety, health, and environmental performance of a manufacturing site. The role provides exposure to a wide range of site operations, enabling students to develop practical experience in risk management, safety improvement, sustainability initiatives, data analytics, and project delivery. Working with stakeholders across the business, students contribute to creating a safe and sustainable workplace while developing valuable technical, analytical, and project management skills.

Key Placement Activities

Conducted risk assessments and supported risk management activities to identify hazards and implement effective control measures.

Supported the development and implementation of safety programme, promoting a strong culture of health, safety, and compliance across the site.

Analyzed EHS performance data and utilized digital analytics tools to identify trends, create reports, and support data-driven decision-making.

Assisted with EHS audits, compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain high safety and environmental standards.

Developed and supported engineering and sustainability solutions to address safety, environmental, and operational challenges.

Managed and contributed to EHS projects and wellbeing initiatives, promoting environmental sustainability alongside physical and mental health awareness.

Role 2 – Environmental Health, Safety Montrose

Degree requirements: Health & Safety, Environmental Science or related life sciences/engineering degree.

This Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Placement provides practical experience supporting safety, health, and environmental compliance within manufacturing and laboratory operations. The role involves working closely with operational teams to