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London Summer Internship

Applications for our 2023 London Internship have now closed. Please check later in the year for opportunities in Summer 2024.

Our London Internship

Our 8-week, full-time and paid Summer Internship is based in our London office. It is designed to offer you a first step into the world of work and equip you with practical experience of the work we do for clients. We actively encourage talent from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

Our London Summer Internship offers the potential to feed into our highly selective entry level positions.

 

The Opportunity

As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Work directly with a Brunswick team advising clients on the most critical issues that affect them across the financial, political and social arenas
  • Build a core set of skills to develop a career in strategic communications. For example, you will receive training in opinion research, digital communication and understanding the media and wider stakeholder landscape
  • Think creatively and globally about the major issues facing organizations today and widen your own world view
  • Gain exposure to the full range of Brunswick’s work across sector groups and different types of work, from financial situations to campaigns and helping companies explain their purpose in the world
  • Be part of a wider intern cohort who you will work collaboratively with throughout the programme, with the full support of the wider firm

You will be paid approximately £4000 (before tax) for the 8-week period you are with us. We will also offer you:

  • Paid holiday entitlement (4 days)
  • An individual mentor to work with you on your development throughout the programme, supported by our Programme Leads and our People team
  • Social and networking activities throughout the programme
  • Complimentary coffee, tea and snacks in our café
  • Support with accommodation in London for the period of the internship for those that require it

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking potential over experience. We invite applications from those who can demonstrate:

  • Curiosity: A genuine interest in how organizations can make an impact in the world, an awareness of events and current trends and a desire to understand the key issues organizations need to navigate today
  • Analytical and creative thinking: The ability to think strategically and creatively in order to cut through complex issues and solve problems
  • Communication skills: Strong listening and writing skills, discretion, empathy and ability to relay a point of view concisely
  • Openness: Willingness to collaborate, share knowledge and be a part of the team

The internship is open to candidates who are:

  • Penultimate, final year university students or recent graduates
  • Non-graduates with equivalent qualifications such as an apprenticeship or diploma

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Making an application

Our assessment process has three stages and has been designed to provide you with the best opportunity to demonstrate your strengths and interests. It will involve the following, with shortlisted candidates progressing through each step:

  • An application form
  • A short written and creative assessment 
  • Two short interviews with Brunswick colleagues 

The application process, including interviews if candidates reach this stage, is virtual. Any candidates for whom virtual access will be challenging are encouraged to apply and let us know so that reasonable adjustments can be made.

Applications for the 2023 Summer Internship are now closed.

Any questions?

Please contact [email protected] and we’ll be happy to answer any questions that you have. 

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Maintaining and strengthening a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace are pillars of Brunswick’s culture and key to our future success. Valuing and supporting every colleague as an individual while helping them reach their full potential is critical to attracting and developing our greatest strength – our people. By embracing our differences and diverse perspectives we create richer experiences within our firm and enhance the quality of the ideas and advice that we deliver to our clients.

FAQs

Q1: Is this internship in person or virtual?

This internship will be in person at Brunswick’s London office (16 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, WC2A 3ED). Support with accommodation in London for the period of the internship is available to those who require it.

Q2: I am interested but don’t have any formal experience in communications. Can I apply?

Please do! We are looking for potential over experience. We will provide you with on-the-job training, mentoring and development opportunities throughout the course of the internship.

Q3: I am interested but am only available for part of the programme. Can I apply?

Successful candidates will be expected to attend the full duration of the programme in person at Brunswick’s London office. The dates for our 2023 programme are 19 June to 18 August 2023.

Q4: I am interested in an internship at Brunswick in your other global offices. What should I do?

This programme is based in Brunswick’s London office. Other offices across Brunswick worldwide run their own internships and entry-level programmes. Do take a look at our Careers page to see open positions across our offices.

Q5: What other work experience opportunities are there at Brunswick in London?

The London Internship is one of three summer programmes based in the London office. We run shorter Brunswick Experience programmes (1-2 weeks) based in our Analysis & Research team - details for which will be made available via our website in early 2023. We also run a programme with the Taylor Bennett Foundation (find out more here). There may be ad hoc opportunities within specific teams, please check our Careers page to stay abreast of opportunities.