Sustainability & Compliance Placement

Sustainability & Compliance Placement

Imagine working for a company that is passionate about its people…

At Samsung we approach everything we do with the spirit of a ‘joyful pioneer’- daring to defy barriers and striving to excel limits. At the heart of our DNA is the pursuit of excellence and bringing innovation to everyone, faster than anyone. We realise it’s our people who really make this possible and we are continuously looking for dynamic people to join us and share our vision. With our endless ability to predict the next big wave (and create a few of our own), joining Samsung Electronics will put you in touch with the future and keep your career at the cutting edge of tomorrow’s technology.

We are constantly looking for dynamic individuals who share our relentless ambition, and in return offer people opportunities to grow and ways to express themselves in a truly global enterprise.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Join us, and discover your potential.

Role and Responsibilities

What will this role achieve?

Samsung is directly affected by a wide range of laws and regulations, as well as constantly changing demands from customers and other partners. The Sustainability & Compliance Placement is needed to support the Sustainability, Compliance and Health & Safety Managers, ensuring that compliance requirements are met, support the development/ implementation of policies and strategies to address legal obligations, and work with both external partners and internal teams to support the diverse needs of the business. As a member of the SEUK Legal, Compliance and Sustainability team, you will be helping deliver innovative programmes to ensure SEUK is at the forefront of industry best practice.

What will be your key deliverables?

As a Sustainability & Compliance placement you will be involved in the following activities:

• Reviewing, administering and improving SEUK’s compliance policies and processes.
• Providing general administrative support, including the co-ordination of compliance training delivery.
• Conducting audits to assess the effectiveness of SEUK’s compliance policies and processes.
• Support the Sustainability Manager in their role for SEUK and Ireland
• Monitor emerging regulation and keep colleagues informed of regulatory changes that will impact the business
• Generate and develop new ideas and solutions to tackle sustainability issues
• Support the compliance team on an ad-hoc basis with any business needs

What do we need for this role?

• Environmental/ sustainability background is desired
• Creative problem solver with the confidence to build processes to support business needs
• Comfortable managing their own time and planning tasks accordingly
• Good communication, networking and influencing skills
• A self-starter showing strong initiative in tasks
• Strong MS Office skills including excel – essential
• A general understanding of the EU and UK legislative processes and framework – essential

Benefits of working here at Samsung include:

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
• Bonus Scheme
• Pension contribution
• 3 x volunteering days each year
• Flexible Benefits - £55 per month contribution - this includes travel insurance, gym membership, payroll giving, season ticket loan facility, taste card, dental insurance
• Holiday - 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday!
• Access to staff sales discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
• Access to discount shopping portal

Location, location, location

The majority our opportunities are based in Chertsey, Surrey. Our Head Office is located in beautiful grounds, and within easy reach of London, just outside the M25. Our on-site restaurant serves a wide range of delicious meals, including South Korean and Western options.

Want to join us?

Don’t forget to think about the opportunity you would like to apply to carefully, as you are only able to apply to one of our placement opportunities this year.

Start date: August 2026

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.