Who are we? 

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or other category protected by law. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Our culture is driven by respect, embraces openness and combines employment with enjoyment.

The British Embassy in Warsaw is part of a world-wide British Government network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are pleased to offer 6 month paid internship program for high-performing, motivated individuals with excellent communication skills both in English and Polish, who wish to gain professional experience in a dynamic, fast-paced working environment.

Main purpose of job:

Our internship offers an opportunity to build skills, confidence and networks with other colleagues and peer groups. Working alongside British diplomats and locally engaged staff of different Embassy teams, the successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to develop and expand relevant experience in many areas and preparation for work in different environments in the future.

Roles and responsibilities: 

The Embassy will be assigning successful candidates to the teams:

1. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)

Primary role of an intern is to assist in projects run by the Private Office for His Majesty Ambassador and other senior officers, combined with administrative duties and day-to-day tasks of the office, as well as projects and events of other Embassy teams. This may include supporting visits and events, monitoring and evaluating of the Polish media landscape, engagement in the foreign, security, humanitarian or soft power policy works, or procurement, estates, health and safety or admin projects as necessary. 

2. Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Primary role of an intern is to assist in UK-PL business and trade cooperation projects within the Export, Investment & Market Access teams. This will include market research, supporting organisation and delivery of internal and external events, contacting business stakeholders, providing day-to-day admin and logistic support.

Our Ideal Candidate Shows: 

• Fluency in English and Polish (both oral and written, minimum C1 level*);
• Obtained BA or MA or in the process of obtaining at least BA in a related field such as business studies/ international relations/political studies;
• Experience of organising events/conferences or similar;
• Good communication and organisational skills;
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and efficiently;
• Competent with Microsoft Office Software.