Policy & Public Affairs Intern Charity

Policy & Public Affairs Intern
6 Month Contract, Full Time: 35 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 (full year equivalent) + Benefits
Home based in England, Scotland or Wales with Regular national travel, including overnight stays

Are you interested in how policy is shaped and the impact it can have on skills, engineering and manufacturing? This is a great opportunity to gain practical experience in policy and public affairs, working on real projects and developing your research, communication and organisational skills within a supportive professional environment.

As our Policy & Public Affairs Intern, you will support the Policy Team across a range of research, policy and stakeholder activities. You will monitor policy developments, consultations and parliamentary activity, carry out research and help prepare clear briefings, updates and presentations.

You will also support stakeholder engagement, helping to research key organisations and contacts and assisting with meetings, round tables, webinars and workshops. Alongside this, you will help keep records and stakeholder information accurate and provide practical support to team meetings and projects.

Throughout the internship, you will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of the UK policy making process and build your knowledge of the wider skills, engineering and manufacturing landscape.

You will have strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to research, analyse and summarise information clearly and concisely. You will be organised, have good attention to detail and be comfortable using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Teams.

We are looking for someone with a positive and collaborative approach who is curious, adaptable and keen to learn. You will be comfortable managing tasks and deadlines with support from the team and take a logical, proactive approach when solving problems.

An interest or some experience in policy research, public affairs, politics or analysis would be beneficial, whether gained through studies, work experience, volunteering or personal interests. An interest in engineering, manufacturing, skills or technical education, along with an awareness of UK policy making, would also be an advantage.

Enginuity Group is a dynamic organisation powered by two complementary forces: our industry-leading awarding organisation, EAL, and Enginuity, our innovation-driven charity.

EAL develops and maintains a wide range of high-quality qualifications and assessments to meet evolving industry demands and accelerate the transition to net zero. Alongside this, Enginuity focuses on tackling the UK’s engineering and manufacturing skills gap - using data-driven insight to boost productivity. Together, we’re shaping a future where engineering and manufacturing talent can thrive, and UK industry stays at the forefront of innovation.

Remote/home-based working our standard working hours are 35 per week, 9am until 5pm with a 1-hour lunch. Many of our team work flexibly, and we would be happy to discuss how flexible working could work for you and the business.
Annual Leave You will start with 25 days annual leave, increasing to 27 days after two years’ service. You’ll also enjoy three additional paid days off between Christmas and New Year during our company shutdown. If you’d like a little more time to recharge, you can buy up to five extra days of holiday each year.
Wellbeing Our healthcare cash plan helps you claim back everyday health costs equating up to £995 per year, and we have trained Mental Health First Aiders available for support. You’ll also get an annual voucher for a free flu vaccination, eyecare vouchers and…