Reference: 58133
Date Added: 28 October 2016
Closing Date: 28 November 2016
Job Title: Research Internship and Events and External Affairs Internship
Working For: New Local Government Network
Location: London
Salary: £1,820 stipend - equivalent to National Living Wage (part-time)
Length of Contract:
Job Details
NLGN is an independent think tank which works with diverse local authorities and dynamic corporate partners to improve local public services through our research and events programme.
We are offering two, 12-week internships of 21 hrs/week with a stipend of £1,820 (equivalent to the national living wage). There is some flexibility with regards to working hours, but ideally interns would work 3 consecutive days a week, from 10am – 5pm.
Research Internship
NLGN’s research sets the terms of debate for the big conversations across local government and the public sector. This internship is designed for candidates to gain experience of the think tank environment and contribute to applied research and policy-making. Through our extensive events programme, interns will also have the opportunity to network with policy makers.
Ideally, we are looking for graduates with a background in, or demonstrable aptitude for, policy research and an interest in contributing to innovative policy solutions.
Skills and experience required:
- A strong academic background and preferably a master’s degree
- Knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Ability to balance different tasks and work in a fast-paced environment
- Good attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Keen to help develop innovative public policy ideas
- Interest in local government
Events and External Affairs Internship
This internship will give candidates valuable and practical insight into events management, communications, marketing and exposure to public policy and stakeholder engagement. This post will suit a highly-organised individual interested in events and external affairs.
This position will report directly to the Networks and Events Manager and will work closely with the whole external affairs team.
Skills and experience required:
• Strong communications skills
• Good attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills – including a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Demonstrable ability to work independently and as part of a small team
• Able to learn and apply new skills quickly
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Skills and experience desirable:
• Experience of events management
• An interest in local government
Closing Date: 28 November 2016
Interview/Start Dates
Applications close: 9am.
Interview Dates: w/c 12th December 2016.
Start date: w/c 9th January 2017.
Application Details
To apply for the Research Internship, please submit a CV and cover letter (explaining how your skills and experience suit the role) to Lucy Terry research@nlgn.org.uk.
To apply for the Events and External Affairs Internship, please submit a CV and cover letter (explaining how your skills and experience suit the role) to Shahnaz Yasmin externalaffairs@nlgn.org.uk.
Website: http://www.nlgn.org.uk/public/