Enterprise Europe Network Information Assistant

Placement:Enterprise Europe Network Information Assistant
Placement Location:Nottingham
Application Deadline:31st January 2012

Vacancy Description

Start Date: January/February 2012 (however, an earlier start is also possible)
Duration: 6 months

The Host Company

The host organization is Midlands Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), based within the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce. EEN specialises in helping local businesses develop their connections to the rest of Europe. This is primarily achieved by providing information to businesses, for example on trade opportunities, developing partnerships and on understanding EU legislation.

Supported by the European Commission the EEN is part of a network of around 600 partner organizations, active in over 48 countries across Europe.

The Placement

Midlands Enterprise Europe is looking for an international student to help them deliver their services. The successful applicant will be involved in all areas of the service, including responding to enquiries by telephone, email and in person, update the website, formulate and attend business and networking events, research, prepare and write information factsheets and news bulletins and actively research current issues which affect businesses that emerge from the European Union.The successful applicant will contribute to the continuous improvement of the service and work closely with strategic partners in the East Midlands and other deliverers of business support to expand this service. Training and guidance will be provided.

The Ideal Student:

  • Has an excellent level of written and spoken English and understanding of other European languages (German and/or Polish would be a definite advantage)
  • Is an excellent communicator
  • Strong IT literacy
  • Including use of databases and directories
  • Internet research skills encompassing search engine querying
  • Able to handle a large number of business enquiries on various topics
  • Tenacious and resilient approach to desk research
  • Has experience of working in an office
  • Good understanding of European political and business environment
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