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IT Student Assistant

GWO Copenhagen Office
Remote
Posted
Friday, February 27, 2026
Part time
IT
Department:
IT

Make a real impact while growing your IT skills

Are you a technologically competent, curious student who enjoys solving problems and wants real hands-on IT experience in an organisation that makes a global impact?

At Global Wind Organisation (GWO), we’re looking for a motivated Student Assistant to join our IT team. You’ll work on real operational tasks from day one, help keep our digital workplace running smoothly, and develop valuable skills in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

As part of the GWO Secretariat, you will become an integrated member of our IT team responsible for delivering reliable day-to-day operations. You’ll be the first point of contact for colleagues needing assistance, and you will directly contribute to building a strong and mature IT foundation that supports our global mission.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will help support and continuously improve our IT operations by:

  • Providing first-line IT support for Microsoft 365, laptops, phones, and meeting room systems
  • Handling IT requests and incidents professionally and with a service mindset
  • Assisting with user administration, access management, and onboarding/offboarding
  • Maintaining and updating IT process and operations documentation
  • Contributing to improvements in IT operations and user experience
  • Collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure smooth daily operations

What You Bring

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant Bachelor's or Master's programme (IT or a related field)
  • Minimum 18 months left in your university enrollment
  • Experience with Microsoft 365 or similar tools
  • Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Analytical mindset, service-minded, and a clear communicator

Practical Details

  • Location: GWO Copenhagen Office
  • Working pattern: Part‑time (2 days a week at the office)
  • Team: Reporting to the Head of IT
  • Start date: As soon as possible

Why Join GWO? 

At GWO, you become part of a purpose-driven organisation working to make the global wind industry safer and more sustainable. Our members strive for an injury-free work environment by setting common international standards for safety training and workforce development. Last year, more than 170,000 wind industry technicians received GWO-certified training through over 550 certified training providers worldwide - a testament to the impact and scale of our work.

We are growing, and this is an opportunity to contribute directly to an organisation with a meaningful mission and a global footprint.

You’ll join also join a workplace built on three core values:

  • Continuous Improvement – We stay curious, grow professionally, and seek better solutions
  • Accountability – We take ownership and support each other in achieving shared goals
  • Respect – We value diversity, collaboration, and open communication

You’ll gain meaningful professional experience, grow your network, and work in an organisation where your contributions truly matter.

We review applications on a rolling basis, so apply soon. Send your application and CV via the "apply" button. For questions, contact Nanna Falker Becker, Head of IT, at nfb@globalwindsafety.org. All queries are handled with discretion.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Applicants must have the legal right to work in Denmark at the time of application.

The position is based at GWO's main office in Copenhagen.

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What we stand for

The wind industry is playing a decisive role as our global society transitions towards a greener and more sustainable future. Our colleagues have an opportunity to be a part of something bigger than the individual. Our fundamental message "safety is for everyone" permeates everything we do.

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Code of conduct

We follow the best available practice to ensure good business conduct.

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We respect each other in an inclusive working environment that seeks value from diversity

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We endeavor to play a role in society achieving the UN's sustainable development goals

Members

We are a non-profit organisation representing the common and mutual interests of our members

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We consciously aim for job satisfaction and continue learning and growing every day

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