OUR GRADUATE PROGRAM GROW OFFERS INTERESTING OPPORTUNITIES IN GERMANY, BONN, FROM APRIL 1st 2026 FOR 18 MONTHS, AIMING TO KEEP YOU ON AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION FOR

TRAINEE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & STRATEGY INTERNATIONAL IN CORPORATE OCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (M/F/X)

Corporate Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) is part of Corporate Development, and Safety First is at the heart of everything we do. Our employees are the cornerstone of our Group’s success, which is why their health and safety always come first – no matter what business area we operate in. Healthy and safe employees are key to delivering excellent service and ensuring business continuity for our customers.
Together, we take responsibility for creating a safe and enjoyable work environment. That means preventing injuries, supporting employee wellbeing, and making sure everyone goes home safe every day. We also promote health and safety through a supportive culture across all teams and locations.
What we do
We coordinate global OH&S activities by harmonizing processes across divisions, identifying Group-wide focus areas, and setting common frameworks (such as safety management systems, KPI reporting, and standardized processes). We act as the link between divisional OH&S and senior management, chair the global OH&S committee, and work to strengthen DHL Group’s Safety Culture and Safety Leadership.

Your tasks

• Running safety projects (with supervision and team support)
• Working with telematics and AI solutions
• Supporting change management initiatives
• Contributing to safety maturity assessments

Your profile

• Minimum Master graduation before April 1st, 2026, in International Business, Econometrics, Finance, International Politics, Economics
• Worked in a large company and gained initial experience in safety (up to 3 years)
• Knowledge of the cross-divisional structure of the Group, e.g. through previous internships; practical experience in logistics
• fluent/very good English skills, fluent/very good German skills
• Very good knowledge of MS Office, Miro, PPTX
• Very good communication and teamworking skills, cultural awareness, public speaking, creativity

Your benefits

• Appealing salary package: With us you will earn an annual salary of € 57.000 gross – including Christmas and vacation allowance as well as an annual bonus.
• Individual career development: After an induction week, you will dive into the world of logistics in three individual program phases in Germany and around the world.
• Training and support: We support you in your individual career development through integrated training, personal support and regular feedback.
• Network: Build up a valuable network in one of the leading mail and logistics service provider.
• Diverse opportunities: Work on varied and challenging projects that will enhance your professional development.

Your contact
For further questions please contact Steffi Koch, GROW Recruiting, grow@dhl.com.

Interested in this exciting opportunity? Please apply online now via careers.dhl.com/global/en/grow for the business area Business Development & Strategy international including a cover letter, CV and references. You will find there more detailed information on the application process, program schedule and typical project positions in the various business areas.

We are looking forward to your application.

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