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2 July 2012
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Job Title:
Intern
Working For:
ComRes
Location:
London
Salary:
Unpaid. Travel expenses.

Job Details:

ComRes is a leading research and polling agency. We carry out a variety of research, including polls for national newspapers and leading media outlets. Our clients range from charities to professional bodies; from trade associations to NGOs and public sector organisations. Key examples include the BBC, Liberty, Nationwide and Cancer Research UK.

We are looking for a recent graduate interested in a career in public affairs, politics, or marketing to assist in the day-to-day activities of this fast-growing political research firm.

The internship will provide candidates with an excellent opportunity to forge professional relationships and gain experience in the exciting area where politics and communications meet.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:

Assist in qualitative and quantitative research; help us produce and write reports for clients; support the team as we manage relationships with our existing clients and cultivate relationships with potential clients; and arrange and attend events, training courses and networking opportunities.

The successful candidate will:

Have a keen interest in current affairs and politics; be able to communicate successfully in both written and verbal contexts to a wide-range of audiences; be self-motivated and comfortable in a team environment.

This position is offered for an initial period of two months on a full time basis. Our office is located in Westminster. The internship is unpaid, but a stipend to cover travel costs will be negotiated before the start of the internship.

Closing Date:
2 July 2012

Interview/Start Dates:

We are currently looking for a candidate to begin in mid August.

Interviews are ongoing and we may appoint before the deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining why you would be a good candidate for this internship to Ruth Taylor: ruth.taylor@comres.co.uk.

Additional Notes:

18 June 2012: this ad has been removed before the closing date as enough applications have now been received.