Internship programme

Do you want to enter the world of international affairs? Are you curious about what relations between the UK and Germany look like in practice? Interested in a future career where you can make a difference as part of a fast-moving, high profile and international environment? Then join us as an intern at the UK’s Embassy and Consulates in Germany! 

Main purpose of the internship programme:

During your internship, you will have the chance to work with colleagues across the whole team and become actively involved in a variety of areas and issues through analytical, organisational, communication and administrative tasks. You will have a manager to support you throughout your internship and you will gain insights and first-hand experience supporting international work across your assigned role.

In addition to those listed above, you might find yourself: 

• Researching policy for a strategy paper or briefing for a Minister or Ambassador;
• Conducting market research on specific sectors and gathering feedback from businesses through a mixture of desk research and attending trade fairs / conferences;
• Planning and helping to deliver events, receptions and VIP visit programmes;
• Researching and drafting communications e.g. for articles, interviews, speeches and social media.

You’ll work in one of the following teams:

• Foreign, Security and Development Team (Berlin): The team supports UK priorities in Germany focussing on Security and Development (strong political interest plus solid research and communication skills needed).
• Communications Team (Berlin): Our teams develop creative communication campaigns which help the work of the embassy reach the right audiences at the right moment. We develop social media content, build networks with journalists and run events.

Events and Organisation (Berlin and Dusseldorf): The role places you at the heart of the Germany Network, supporting high‑level engagement, travel, and events while working across the Embassy or the Consulate-General on fast‑paced diplomatic priorities and contributing to the Ambassador’s/Deputy Head of Mission’s and the Consulate-General’s key initiatives.

• Economic, Financial and Social Policy Team (Berlin): The internship supports the UK–Germany economic relationship through research, reporting, meetings, as well as event and admin support, requiring an interest in economic policy and the intersection of economics and international relations.
• Business and Trade (DBT) (Berlin and Munich): Our mission at DBT is to boost UK–Germany trade and investment by improving market access for businesses in ways that drive growth, support jobs, and advance wider goals such as economic security, inclusion, and climate action.
• Climate, Energy and Global Issues team (Berlin): The role supports UK–Germany cooperation on climate, energy, and global issues by analysing partnership opportunities, assisting with events, visits, and stakeholder engagement.
• Science and Technology (Berlin): The role supports UK-Germany collaboration in science, technology and innovation by tracking German developments, communicating UK strengths, and assisting the Science & Technology team with projects, events, visits and wider diplomatic engagement across fields from AI to climate and health.

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Our Ideal Candidate shows: 
 

• Excellent German and English language skills (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
• Be enrolled in a German university or a university within the EU for the whole duration of the internship (or don’t have a university degree yet);
• Have an interest in business, economics, foreign policy, politics and/or supporting the UK-DE bilateral relationship;
• Keen to work within an international setting and a good team player;
• Drive and enthusiasm, combined with the ability to deliver, working as part of a team;
• Resourcefulness and strong research skills with the ability to act on your own initiative to find creative solutions to problems;
• Excellent communication skills to work with business contacts and a wide and diverse team;
• Highly organised, flexible with an excellent eye for detail;
• Happy to engage in a wide range of tasks;
• Confident user of MS Office;
• Social media skills would be useful but are not essential.

603.- EUR monthly

Please apply via our career website: https://fco.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/appcentre-1/brand-2/candidate/so/pm/4/pl/1/opp/26543-Internship-Programme-DEU26-001948/en-GB