Student Assistant - Workers Environment Committee

Job Description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of what’s possible, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

We are looking for a structured and proactive Student Assistant (WEC Coordinator) to join our People Function in Copenhagen. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in compliance, stakeholder coordination, and workplace environment governance within a global organization.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience working with compliance and working environment processes in a global organisation

• Exposure to senior stakeholders and cross-functional collaboration

• Opportunity to develop strong coordination, process, and administrative skills

• A flexible student role with consideration for academic commitments

• A collaborative and international work environment

About the Role

As a WEC Coordinator, you will support the Local Working Environment Committee (WEC) in ensuring compliance with the Danish Working Environment Act. You will play a key role in coordinating processes, managing documentation, and supporting governance activities across the Copenhagen offices.

This role requires a strong attention to detail, excellent coordination skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and administrative processes simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support WEC elections and committee activities

• Manage training logistics including bookings, payments, and vendor coordination

• Maintain and track NDAs, POs, and budget approvals

• Support budget tracking and financial administration processes

• Prepare reporting for Executive Sponsors and WEC leadership

• Coordinate quarterly WEC meetings and related materials

• Manage and maintain the incident reporting tool and related data

• Support compliance activities in collaboration with Legal

• Maintain and update relevant documentation on SharePoint

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including authorities where required

• Support annual planning activities and training programs

Who We Are Looking For

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (e.g. Business, HR, or a related field) at a Danish university, with availability to work up to 20 hours per week from the Copenhagen office

• Highly organized, with a natural ability to bring structure to tasks and processes

• Proactive and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through

• Comfortable coordinating tasks and collaborating with multiple stakeholders

• Able to work with data, administrative tasks, and documentation with attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Curious, eager to learn, and open to taking on new challenges

• Interest in compliance, working environment, or HR processes is an advantage

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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