Job Description

Student Assistant – Performance & Products

Are you a proactive student looking to make an impact in a global maritime company? Svitzer, a leader in towage and marine services, is looking for a Student Assistant to join our Performance and Products team within Group Operations. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills across a diverse range of activities.

As our new Student Assistant, you will play a hands-on role in supporting the Product & Performance team in delivering on Svitzer’s strategic priorities. You will take ownership of smaller projects and help coordinate initiatives that strengthen our operational processes and systems across the business. With your analytical mindset, you will work with operational data to uncover performance insights and support decision-making, while building a solid understanding of how Svitzer operates globally. Through this, you will contribute to enhancing performance management and driving continuous improvement across our operations.

Who we are

Svitzer is a leading global towage operator with more than 4,000 colleagues and 446 tugboats across 35+ countries. We provide sustainable marine services that make ports and terminals safer, more efficient, and more climate friendly. We also innovate. To learn more, watch our short introduction video (1 min 55 sec): youtube.com/watch-v=IPdhKsJu3fk&themeRefresh=1

We offer

At Svitzer Headquarters, we work in a lean, flat structure where you will regularly interact with senior stakeholders. We lead with care, prioritise learning, and provide space for you to shape your role and contribute meaningfully to the success of our Operations.

You can expect:

• Real-world experience: Work on impactful projects and gain valuable insights into the maritime industry.
• Professional development: Develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with colleagues across departments and regions.
• Student community: Join a vibrant group of student assistants and learn together.
• Innovative environment: Contribute to delivering on Svitzer’s strategy, including our decarbonisation journey.
• Flexibility: Working hours are flexible (typically 15–20 hours/week), especially around exam periods.

In addition, we offer a great canteen, good coffee, fruit arrangements, a fitness area, occasional social events, massage options, and other perks. Most importantly, you will join a team of professional, fun, and supportive colleagues.

More about the role

You will report to the Head of Performance & Products and work closely within a team of five (including you and your manager). While based in Copenhagen, you will also collaborate with colleagues across the globe.

Key responsibilities include:

• Support the Product & Performance team in delivering on Svitzer’s strategic priorities.
• Take ownership of and coordinate projects within operations that improve processes and systems.
• Analyse operational data to generate performance insights.
• Build an understanding of Svitzer’s business and operational requirements to support performance management.

Who we are looking for

Our employees represent a wide range of educational backgrounds, experiences, and nationalities. We value curiosity, motivation to learn, and diverse perspectives.

Ideally, you:

• Hold a valid visa and work permit for Denmark.
• Are actively enrolled in a relevant university programme (e.g. Business, Engineering, Maritime Studies or similar).
• Are fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Are proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to take initiative.
• Have an analytical mindset and are comfortable working with data and digital tools. (experience with Power BI or Python is an advantage, not a requirement).
• Collaborate well with colleagues across different teams and cultures.

Deadline

Sunday 9 August 2026. To ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process, applications must be submitted via the “Apply” button in our recruitment system, Workday. Applications submitted outside the system will unfortunately not be considered.

Recruitment process

Due to the summer holiday period, we expect to reach out to candidates in mid-August, with interviews planned for late August/early September. You can therefore expect to hear from us by the end of August.

If this sounds interesting and right up your alley, we look forward to hearing from you.

Building a Diverse Workplace

In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!

How to Apply

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