Main purpose of job:

Trade and investment are at the very heart of British government policy. The UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) helps British businesses to export, supports inward and outward investment, and champions free trade. Peru is an important business partner for the UK, and there is great potential to grow our trade and investment relationship.

DBT is looking for an Intern to work as part of the DBT Team at the British Embassy in Lima. The successful applicant will play an integral part in delivering our services to UK companies. Duties will include supporting the business operations of the team, collating statistics and information, market research, writing reports, meeting business contacts, as well as organising high profile events and developing visit programmes.

Great team working skills, flexibility, resilience and professionalism are essential for this role.

The successful applicant will gain a broad range of business and trade experience and development opportunities which they can use to progress their career. This is a great opportunity to engage closely with the public and private sectors in Peru, the UK and in other Latin American markets in support of the trade team’s objectives.

• Be currently enrolled in a university programme in a relevant field or recently graduated with a related degree.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Legal status to live and work in Peru in your own right, from time of application.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/spoken communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Proactive and adaptable mindset.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Ability to manage multiple pieces of work.
• Interest in the international business sector.