View Vacancy - Intern for Department for International Trade (NLD21.453)

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Department for International Trade roles (DIT)
DIT

The British Embassy in The Hague is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for an intern for the role of Intern Project Manager to work within the Department for International Trade (DIT) team.

The Department for International Trade supports both UK companies to trade internationally and foreign companies looking to establish or expand operations in the UK through the provision of tailored information and guidance. Based in the Hague, DIT Netherlands helps Dutch companies invest in the UK and British companies export to the Netherlands.

The internship offers a great opportunity for a talented and highly motivated individual to gain insight into the international business environment, with direct exposure to the workings of an important bilateral Embassy. Working together with a team of experienced Trade & Investment advisers, the role offers the opportunity to make a real impact. The intern will support DIT’s Trade Team with market research projects, event management and enquiry handling.

Main purpose of the role:

  • Supporting the team’s Business Development Officer in addressing and answering incoming trade enquiries from UK companies across a variety of sectors;
  • Supporting senior colleagues in the Trade team with gathering market information; conducting research for market update briefings, reports and presentations;
  • To support colleagues with preparing and hosting business events (trade shows, trade missions) at the Embassy or at external locations/

This role is open to someone that is:

  • Currently undertaking studies in a higher education institution based in the Netherlands to at least July 2022;
  • Full professional proficiency in English and Dutch * (C1 Level).
  • Currently studying for a bachelor or master degree (HBO or university) in business, economics or international relations.
20 October 2021
Internship
Fixed Term, Full-time, Intern
20
6 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Netherlands
The Hague
British Embassy
1
EUR
€ 400 (net/ internship compensation)
2 January 2021

The successful candidate will be offered a six months internship. The duration of the internship allows for some flexibility to take into account specific demands which may be set by Dutch higher education institutions.

The successful candidate will receive a flat compensation rate of € 400 per month based on a 20 hour week.

The successful candidate will be offered an internship subject to successful professional background checks and security clearance checks.

The British Embassy promotes and demonstrates the key values of Professionalism, Respect and Honesty.

Visa/work permit requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in The Netherlands 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 The Netherlands.

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 Diplomatic Missions 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 note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment  levels  please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

Under the terms of the UK/NL Double Taxation Convention (Article 18 1(b)(ii),  UK nationals who move to The Netherlands to take up their new role at the Embassy/Consulate and UKB spouse who start working at the Embassy with no previous record of working in the Netherlands since the arrival of the UKB partner they accompany,  will be placed on a tax abated salary if deemed to be eligible for Dutch income tax exemption on their salary. Qualifying staff will have no Dutch tax levied on their salary and will therefore be paid a lower salary abated by the amount of tax they would have had to pay if that local liability existed. A tax abated salary ensures a fair and comparable take home pay. Staff on tax abated salaries cannot claim tax benefits in The Netherlands but they are fully and comprehensively covered for social security and deemed to be resident local staff for all intents and  purposes.

The  job description is subject to changes and may evolve over time and in response to changing circumstances.  The role exists as part of a team and all staff are expected to be flexible in supporting colleagues, particularly at busy times.

Please be aware that you will only be able to apply to vacancies for Country Based Staff roles with the British Government through this official tal.net site (operated by Oleeo). Jobs may be advertised on third party websites, however our adverts will always link back to the official tal.net site. If you complete and send an application through any other site, we will not receive it.

This opportunity is closed to applications.