Community of Practice (CoP) Intern

Community of Practice (CoP) Intern

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

The department

Duration: 6-8 month, Full-time
Start date: September 2025 Department: Design Engineering The GKN Fokker Elmo Engineering department is comprised of different teams.

In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our existing Engineering Community of Practice, working directly with a senior leader to infuse new energy, grow participation, and create an environment that promotes knowledge sharing and collaboration. You'll lead initiatives to keep our community thriving and exciting, from designing engaging events and managing our SharePoint hub to curating content and encouraging active involvement.

What and why this challenge?

Are you a high-energy, creative, and motivated individual who loves connecting people and building communities? Do you have a knack for inspiring others, thinking outside the box, and bringing a fresh approach to the professional world? Join our team as the Community of Practice (CoP) Intern and help us on keeping our Engineering Community vibrant, engaged space where ideas and innovation come alive!

What You'll Do

• Ignite Community Engagement: Work alongside a senior leader to bring energy to our Engineering CoP, organizing activities that drive collaboration and excitement.
• Shape Community Roles and Events: Support the definition and communicate roles within the CoP, and build an annual calendar of events, including both department-specific and all-hands activities.
• SharePoint Portal: Support the Design and launch a user-friendly SharePoint portal that becomes the central hub for resources, discussions, and updates within the CoP.
• Support/Lead Monthly Webinars: Curate topics for our monthly webinars that bring valuable insights to the CoP, collaborating with experts and ensuring sessions are engaging and inspiring.
• Keep the Momentum Going: Create regular posts, success stories, and relevant industry updates to keep the CoP active and alive, turning it into a place where engineers want to be.
• Measure and Grow: Develop metrics to measure community engagement and work continuously to increase participation, building a sustainable culture of collaboration.

Why This Internship?

• Impactful Work: You’ll have a real influence on the culture of a large engineering organization, with room to shape new ideas and see them come to life.
• Creative Freedom: If you have ideas on how to energize and grow a community, this is your chance to innovate and make a mark.
• Professional Development: You’ll gain experience in community management, event coordination, and digital engagement, valuable skills for many career paths.
• Mentorship: You’ll work closely with an experienced leader who will support and energize you along the way.

Who are we looking for?

We’re looking for a dynamic, people-focused student with a passion for creating connections and keeping communities vibrant and engaging. You’re someone who loves a challenge and thrives in a creative, fast-paced environment.

• Enthusiastic: You bring energy and a positive attitude to everything you do, inspiring others to join in.
• Creative: You have a flair for organizing activities and finding new ways to get people involved.
• Collaborative: You enjoy working with people from different departments and backgrounds, building relationships and fostering inclusion.
• Organized: You like to support the plan and execution of events and initiatives to keep things on track.

Candidates from one the following (higher) education (HBO-level) programs would be a great fit:

1. Communication Studies: Strong foundation in audience engagement, digital communication, and community building.
2. Business Administration or Management: Knowledge of project management, organizational behavior, and team dynamics.
3. Human Resources: Experience in people management, employee engagement, and workplace culture.
4. Digital Marketing: Skills in social media, content creation, and online community management.
5. Event Management: Background in planning, organizing, and executing events with an eye for creating positive experiences.
6. Psychology or Sociology: Understanding of human behavior, motivation, and social structures, which are valuable for building community engagement.

What do we offer

We offer an innovative and international work floor. We have a long rich history in aerospace and develop next state of the art technologies differentiating future flight. Our employees share a passion for technology and we are proud of what they develop and build. We have an international footprint and we offer our people the opportunity to grow in their career. A compensation that will reward your good work and motivation will be offered.

If you’re ready to bring your energy, creativity, and ideas to make an impact, apply now and let’s create something great together in our Engineering Community of Practice! Should you have further queries, you can send an email to Glenn Duggert, Talent Acquisition, via glenn.duggert@fokker.com.

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.