Public Affairs and Policy Graduate Intern

Salary £25k with excellent benefits including 25 days holiday, private healthcare, leisure travel insurance, health & wellbeing allowance, interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle‑to‑work scheme

Hours 35 hours per week; hybrid working (2-3 days in the office per week)

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for politics and public affairs? Do you want to help shape the future of Scotland’s food and drink manufacturing industry? Join us at FDF Scotland and start your career in public affairs and policy.

We’re looking for a motivated and curious individual to support our team as we engage with the newly formed Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government. You’ll monitor key political and policy developments, support colleagues with stakeholder engagement, and help produce informative briefings for members.

At FDF Scotland, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic policy environment, working alongside a supportive team committed to championing Scotland’s largest manufacturing sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your network, develop your skills, and contribute to meaningful change.

• Supporting our engagement with the new Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government, including monitoring ministerial priorities and parliamentary activity. Assisting with the planning and delivery of parliamentary receptions, party conference events, and stakeholder meetings.
• Monitoring political and policy developments and producing concise briefings for colleagues and members.
• Drafting communications for newsletters, the FDF website, and email alerts.
• Providing research and administrative support to the FDF Scotland team.

• A graduate in a relevant discipline or equivalent.
• A keen interest in UK and Scottish politics and public policy.
• Working knowledge of UK and Scottish political processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working for a MSP, MP or in a related public affairs role would be beneficial.

Please send us your CV by 3 July 2026, 4pm. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and reasonable adjustments for disabilities or medical conditions.