ESB IT Business Undergraduate Programme 2026 (June/Sept)

Who We Are

ESB's purpose is to create a Brighter Future for the customers and communities we serve, by leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Through our diverse businesses across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we aim to meet the customer energy needs by bringing the best of our capabilities together to deliver innovative and value-driven solutions for a low-carbon world. Today, we continue to drive progress and change, constantly innovating and evolving to stay relevant and reliable for the many people who depend on us. We are harnessing all our resources for a brighter future, investing in our people and working collaboratively with partners to enhance the lives of our customers, drive economic progress and bring about a more sustainable future.

Be part of a brighter future and apply for an undergraduate position in ESB today.

Key Responsibilities

Depending on the specific role, responsibilities may include:

• Data Analytics: Data gathering, scrubbing, analysis, dashboard design and production, and reporting.
• Project Management: Supporting project management systems, assisting with IT investment projects, and providing administrative support.
• IT Support: Assisting with IT on-boarding/off-boarding, device compliance, issue resolution, and user support for Microsoft365 tools.
• Process Development: Developing efficient processes for documentation, updating dashboards, and creating intuitive storage systems.
• Cybersecurity: Assuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT and digital systems, managing processes, policies, and technical controls.

Qualifications and Skills:

• To succeed in this role, you should possess:
• Working towards a degree in Business, Business Management, Marketing, IT, Computer Sciences, Business Information Systems, Data analytics, Innovation and Technology courses, Digital Business and Innovation Courses.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results in a dynamic team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good documentation & presentation skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, and other relevant technologies is desirable.

Location:

• Our roles are based in various locations nationwide with hybrid working options.
• ESB is a founding member of The Remote Alliance, an initiative established in partnership with Grow Remote, a social enterprise. As part of this alliance, we are dedicated to devising sustainable solutions for remote and hybrid work arrangements that align with our business goals.

Contract

This is a fixed-term contract position, offering valuable experience and exposure within ESB's IT function.