This role is based in Bax’s Düsseldorf office with an optional 6-month working period in Barcelona. Interested candidates should be willing to locate to Düsseldorf for a permanent position after their stay in Barcelona.
Bax is an innovation consultancy that empowers changemakers by transforming innovative ideas into tangible impact. We believe in driving societal change through uniting people, ideas, and resources to bring breakthrough concepts to life. Our multidisciplinary team of 75 professionals has led high-impact initiatives across 30 countries. With 35 years of experience, we’ve assisted over 3,000 changemakers in high-tech fields such as energy efficiency, lightweight and electric automobility, climate adaptation, green infrastructure, smart cities, open data, future mobility, and disciplines like industrial design and ICT.
With offices in Barcelona, Brussels, Cambridge, Düsseldorf, and Utrecht, we power more than 1,200 public and private organisations to design and pilot new solutions for the biggest challenges facing our society and environment. From the energy transition, to urban greening to healthcare innovation, we work on ideas that matter with changemakers from every corner of society.
With a network of 3,000 partners and active projects in 44 countries, clients who work with Bax join one of Europe’s biggest innovation ecosystems. Every one of our clients and partners is putting a big idea into the real world. Everyone believes in collaboration and real-world testing. And everyone receives committed support from Bax and our team of 75 innovation specialists.
Programme Overview
Our International Traineeship Programme is designed for German-speaking candidates passionate about innovation in mobility, energy, and circularity. This programme offers a unique opportunity to start your career with an immersive experience in our Barcelona head office, followed by hands-on project work in our new German office in Düsseldorf.
The Traineeship lasts seven months, with the potential for a full-time Junior Consultant role in Düsseldorf, provided there is a mutual fit both professionally and personally.
Phase 1 – Immersion in Barcelona (6 months):
- Immersion: Get immersed in the company culture and learn from our local team specialising in mobility, energy, and circularity.
- Mentorship: Work closely with a local mentor to gain first-hand project experience.
- Training: Participate in training sessions to develop your skills in innovation and related technologies.
Phase 2 – Integration in Düsseldorf (1 month)
- Project work: Transfer to our new German office in Düsseldorf to work on primarily German projects in mobility, energy, and circularity.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with the head of the German office on national funding programmes and other initiatives.
- Application of skills: Apply the knowledge and experience gained in Barcelona to real-world projects in Germany.
We are open to flexible arrangements for the right candidate, such as starting in Düsseldorf, spending fewer months in Barcelona, or being based entirely in Düsseldorf with regular visits to Barcelona.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Support: Assist in the development and execution of innovation initiatives funded by EU-wide and national programmes.
- Impact Assessment: Support the evaluation of economic, environmental, and societal impacts of innovative projects in mobility, energy, and circularity.
- Business Model Development: Help create business models and strategies for the introduction and adoption of new solutions.
- Industry Engagement: Participate in industry events and conferences to stay updated on the latest trends.
- A positive, entrepreneurial corporate culture.
- Emphasis on work-life balance.
- Mentorship and hands-on training in Barcelona and Düsseldorf.
- Clear pathway to a Junior Consultant role in Düsseldorf, provided there is a mutual fit.
We seek fast-learning candidates who have an affinity with technology, business, and innovation and a strong ambition for fast professional growth in a small and highly-specialised consultancy firm.
Qualifications:
- Education: MSc Master’s degree in a field related to mobility, energy, circularity, or business.
- Experience: 0-2 years of professional experience in related sectors, ideally focused on innovation.
- Language Proficiency: High level (C2) German speaker with fluency in English, both written and oral. Proficiency in Dutch or other EU languages is advantageous.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional ability to craft persuasive arguments and translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-friendly language.
Soft skills:
- Strong independence and a self-starter.
- Professional communication skills when interacting with partners and clients.
- Ability to lead discussions and conduct public presentations effectively.
Life at Bax
Bax is built to give our people the freedom to shape where their careers in Bax take them. Our hierarchy is flat and our consultants are encouraged to develop work on topics that inspire them. Every new joiner is paired with an experienced consultant mentor to support your growth. We recognise that our people work best when they’re comfortable and healthy.
We offer flexible working hours, a true-hybrid work policy, subsidised gym membership, and regular team-building activities, including ski and summer trips.
