Do you want to enter the world of international affairs? Are you curious about what relations between the UK and Germany look like in practice? Interested in a future career where you can make a difference as part of a fast-moving, high profile and international environment? Then join us as an intern at the UK’s Embassy and Consulates in Germany!
Who are we?
The British Embassy and the Consulates-General in Germany are part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas. We have several internships available throughout 2026-2027, based at one of the Germany Network’s three locations at the British Embassy in Berlin and the Consulates-General in Munich and Düsseldorf.
We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work. The Germany Network values are kindness, inclusivity, honesty, professionalism and responsibility. These values guide how we work on a daily basis, and all staff must adhere to them.
Main purpose of the internship programme:
During your internship, you will have the chance to work with colleagues across the whole team and become actively involved in a variety of areas and issues through analytical, organisational, communication and administrative tasks. You will have a manager to support you throughout your internship and you will gain insights and first-hand experience supporting international work across your assigned role.
In addition to those listed above, you might find yourself:
You’ll work in one of the following teams:
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Our Ideal Candidate shows:
Candidates must speak German and English. They should either be enrolled in a German University or a University within the EU for the whole duration of the internship or they must not have a degree from a university yet.
This is a voluntary internship of 3 months (full-time of 37.5 hours per week). Mandatory internships required by universities (up to 6 months) may also be accommodated.
The start date mentioned in the advert is indicative only. Both the location and the starting date of the internship are flexible, and you will be able to indicate your preference as part of your application.
The successful candidate will be subject to security clearance.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local German employment law.
Visa/work permit requirements
Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Candidates must have pre-existing work authorisation in Germany in order to apply.
Equal employment
We strongly encourage students from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from all university disciplines - we are more interested in your motivation for applying to the internship with us and the skills that you bring, rather than your background, work experience or studies to date.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. The Germany Network wants to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background.
Learning & Development
All interns will be provided with a full induction and receive close support from a line-manager and colleagues throughout their internship to support them and their individual development goals.
The Germany Network and DBT are a rewarding and exciting place to work, offering:
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy and the British Consulates-General will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
Please ensure that your application is authentically written based on your own experiences. If AI tools are used, their usage must only be limited to specific tasks such as ensuring formatting consistency and keyword relevance. The core content, personal narratives, and responses to behaviour and skill-based questions must genuinely reflect your professional journey, experiences, and achievements. We place great importance on originality and individual effort throughout the application process. Any form of plagiarism will result in immediate disqualification.
*Please note Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express them fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. For more information please click on the following link CEFR.
Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your languages skills are going to be assessed.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
