Internal & External Communications Intern | British Bank 

Job Reference: SS23LBGCC1

• 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 are a financial services group (Bank) focused on retail and commercial customers – with millions of customers in the UK, and a presence in nearly every community.

It is our role to help businesses and individuals, while making a positive contribution to the communities in which we operate.

The Intern will support the Commercial business partner team on a number of activations across internal communications and external thought leadership campaigns, including:

• Working alongside team members to prepare and deliver All Colleague Calls for the Group’s Half Year Results, for both Business & Commercial Banking and Corporate & Institutional Banking. These calls will update colleagues on the Group’s performance during the first six months of the year, where we will want colleagues to take pride in the results delivered but also understand the priorities for each business unit for the remainder of the year.
• Working under the guidance of the team member responsible for CB Engage, which is the weekly news round-up emailed to BCB and CIB colleagues, to support its delivery, culminating in end-to-end ownership of its delivery during the internship
• The Intern would also have the opportunity to work with the business partner team, the agency and the GEC member’s team to review and measure the social media activity, write content and make recommendations
• In conjunction with team members, supporting on the Channel Four initiative to support our Black Entrepreneur campaign. This will include supporting on press release drafting to announce its launch and supporting the preparation of campaign materials.
• Undertaking the initial analysis of the Onclusive/ RSP media evaluation report, outlining key findings and making recommendations for areas for improvements
• Participating in reviewing and proofing of press releases
• Being an active participant in weekly progress and monthly planning meetings with our PR agencies.

Essential skills / experience: 

• Strong writing skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work at pace, sometimes with an evolving brief
• Organised
• Creative
• Confident to engage with both team members and business stakeholders 

Desirable skills / experience: 

• Social media (LinkedIn, Yammer and Twitter)
• Data analysis
• Problem solving

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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: SS23LBGCC1

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.