Internal Communications Intern | British Bank 

Job Reference: SS23LBGIC1

• Start date: July 2023 
• Salary: London Living Wage 
• Who can apply: Undergraduates and Graduates
• Duration of internship: 12 weeks 
• Internship format: In-office (Hybrid)
• Office location: London

We have an important challenge in the Internal Communications team, to help connect our c60,000-person workforce with our united purpose–helping Britain prosper, with our values and our strategy, including key communications from our CEO and senior leadership team.

The candidate will sit within the Editorial team, and support the team with their responsibilities, including managing SharePoint online and publishing, as well as writing, producing, and presenting News in 3 minutes, and gathering and presenting our regular MI.

There will also be opportunities to work on articles and idea generation for future communications. And they will also work with the wider IC team in terms of supporting the Business Partnering teams and the events team, helping to shape the communications across our Business Units whether that be written, video or in person.

The value of working in the internal communications is the variety and breadth the role can provide–which will leave the candidate with the skills to further develop a career in communications.

Essential skills / experience

• Strong written and verbal communications skills and good interpersonal skills

Desirable skills / experience 

• You need to be happy to work independently and as part of a team, people skills are vital in internal comms so a willingness to interact with others is key.
• Working together will be a key part of the internship with internal comms, and there will be ample opportunity to learn, so someone who has a desire to take the most they can from the opportunity is a key part of what we’re looking for.
• Fresh, and creative ideas are welcome–in line with our values, we want to be bold, so a candidate with a desire to learn and with the confidence to challenge why we do what we do would be ideal.

What qualities are we looking for:

• A people first person, who has a desire to use communications to make connections for people.
• Someone who is up for helping us challenge ourselves on current and future changes in our audiences’ needs and wants and making sure we remain inclusive.
• The drive to work hard and make the most of the opportunities they are given, with a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to keep an open mind and learn new things

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How to apply 

Please apply with a CV and cover letter (no longer than 250 words) explaining your interest in the position, any relevant experience or transferable skills you may have that makes you suitable for the role. Please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. 

Please add your full name and the job reference in the subject line. Applications submitted without a full name and job reference will not be considered. 

Job Reference Number: SS23LBGIC1

For candidates shortlisted for an interview and moved on to the next stage of the recruitment process, if available, further information will be provided about the internship opportunity and the name of the employer will be revealed so further research and preparation can be done.