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Reference: 98631

Date Added: 20 February 2026
Closing Date: 9 March 2026

Job Title: Communications Intern

Working For: ifG

Location: London

Salary: £32,000

Length of Contract: 13 months

Job Details

We are inviting applications for an intern to join our Communications team on a full-time, fixed-term contract starting on 07 September 2026 and finishing on 31st October 2027.

The Communications team plays a crucial role in supporting the IfG’s activities by helping us to share our research and recommendations with as wide an audience as possible. Covering everything from marketing and digital content to events delivery and editorial oversight for our publications, the team works across the organisation, with all research teams, the partnerships and operations teams, and with senior management and leadership. They help sharpen our messages, build and maintain relations with key media outlets, and promote IfG content.

As a Communications Intern you will support the rest of the Communications team, particularly in its digital content functions but also in its events responsibilities. Main tasks will include:

  • Proof-reading, updating and uploading content to the IfG’s website.
  • Editing A/V content for use on social media.
  • Scheduling social media coverage of the IfG’s work.
  • Taking responsibility for media tracking and weekly media round-ups.
  • Supporting the organisation and delivery of events, including the IfG’s party conference programme

For full details, including a person specification, please read the job application pack available on our website (https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/about-us/careers/current-vacancies/communications-intern).

We encourage all applicants to read the job pack before starting their application.

Closing Date: 9 March 2026

Interview/Start Dates

The application deadline for this role is 10:00am.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an online interview in late March.

Application Details

To apply, please complete our online application form (https://app.beapplied.com/apply/sytwoecsdh ), which will ask you to complete a timed multiple-choice test and to answer three written questions.

Further details on the application process can be found in the job application pack.

Website: https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/

Additional Notes