Molchanov Sustainability Internship

Description

Are you curious about career opportunities in a policy institute? Do you want to build the hands‑on experience and exposure you need to get a competitive edge in today’s job market? Would you like to expand your knowledge of key issues in international affairs and learn new skills? If so, the Molchanov Sustainability Internship at Chatham House might be the perfect opportunity for you.

• Africa Programme
• Environment and Society Centre
• Europe Programme/Russia and Eurasia Programme (joint internship)
• Events team
• Middle East and North Africa Programme
• UK in the World Programme/US and North America Programme (joint internship)

An internship at Chatham House offers an invaluable learning experience through a six‑month placement in one of our host teams. You will shadow and support colleagues, enjoy dedicated development time and opportunities to learn and improve skills. Your assigned mentor will support and guide you throughout the internship, suggesting training opportunities to help you in your development. You will be part of a cohort of interns and share experiences together, gain direct exposure to the work of a leading international affairs institute, attend workshops and events, and meet with internationally respected experts at networking events.

There will also be opportunities to participate in volunteering activities across the House and social events with interns from other departments, gaining insight into how a global think‑tank works and leaving the internship with great connections and experience.

• Benefit from direct involvement in projects across a wide range of topics and gain direct exposure to events development, administration and research support.
• Gain experience in all aspects of project development and delivery, such as providing background research, drafting documents, taking detailed minutes at meetings, proofreading content, and engaging externally.
• Develop writing and communication skills, including exposure to research publications and the editing process, and learn to write meeting summaries.
• Gain insights into the work of a leading policy institute and understanding of critical international affairs issues.
• Develop teamwork and collaboration skills to help convene high‑level meetings, events, round tables, and workshops on topical issues of importance.
• Learn to build targeted marketing campaigns and creative social media engagement.
• Learn to draft engaging content for our audiences (newsletters, invites, and social media posts).
• Work alongside world‑leading experts in international affairs and build connections.

• An interest in Chatham House and what we do.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Enthusiastic about learning and taking on all areas of a project or task, no matter how small.
• Willing to proactively take on new challenges.
• Self‑motivated and able to manage time effectively.
• Eager to learn and improve skills and knowledge through continuous personal development.
• A team player, able to work with people at all levels.
• Comfortable building rapport with colleagues.

• Opportunity to work closely with a diverse community of world‑leading policy experts and make lifelong connections.
• A unique learning and development programme tailored to your personal goals.
• Networking with commentators, researchers and international policy‑makers.
• Access to the Library, online e‑Library and on‑site facilities.
• Access to events, online and on‑site.
• Complimentary membership (subject to a performance evaluation).

• Residing in the UK for the duration of the internship.
• In possession of a valid right to work in the UK, by the start and duration of the internship programme for the specified contract duration.
• Aged 18 and over.
• Available to start on Tuesday 8 September 2026 (or shortly after) at Chatham House, for 6 months.

London Living Wage – currently £13.85 per hour.

Full‑time (35 hours per week), 6‑month fixed‑term contract.

St James’s Square, London. Chatham House operates a hybrid working environment with team members…