View Vacancy - Business and Trade Internship (DEN26-002848)

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Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)
Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

The British Embassy in Copenhagen is part of a world-wide network representing UK's political, economic and consular interests overseas. We are currently recruiting a student to join our Department for Business and Trade (DBT) Team.

Are you curious about International Trade & Investment? Would you like hands-on experience supporting UK businesses in Denmark?

About the Role:
As an intern, you will be a valued member of the team. You will work alongside experienced trade and investment professionals who support UK companies looking to export and grow in the Danish market and International businesses seeking to establish and expand their presence in the UK.

Looking ahead, planned projects for 2026–2027 will give the successful candidate the chance to work across several high‑priority sectors, offering broad experience and meaningful professional development. 

What you will do:

During the internship, you will gain insight into and actively contribute to a wide range of trade & investment activities, including:

  • Conducting Market Research and supporting business development activities
  • Mapping priority sectors and commercial opportunities
  • Responding to business enquiries
  • Supporting event delivery and projects
  • Assisting with stakeholder engagement across the public & private sector

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Interested in international Business & Trade
  • Organised, reliable and comfortable working on multiple tasks
  • Confident communicating in a professional environment
  • Proactive, able to work independently while contributing as part of a team

Why join us?:

  • Hands-on experience in an international government setting
  • Insight into how government supports business growth and investment
  • Develop practical skills in analysis, communication, coordination and stakeholder management
  • Build networks across government, industry and with our partners

Our ideal candidate shows:

  • Full professional proficiency in English written and spoken C1 level for the CEFR framework*

  • Currently enrolled in a relevant course of study (e.g. international business, economics, international relations or a related field) and remaining enrolled for the full duration of the internship.

  • A proactive, self‑motivated and ambitious student with a genuine interest in business, trade and international markets.
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage confidently with a range of stakeholders.
  • Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changing environment, with a high level of adaptability and initiative.

Nice to have:

  • Danish language skills
  • Some previous experience — paid or voluntary — in areas such as customer service, sales, logistics or business operations 
Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
26 April 2026
Internship
Full-time, Temporary
35 hours
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Denmark
Copenhagen
British Embassy
1
1 September 2026

What we offer:

  • This is a full time, fixed term 9-month internship contract, subject to a 3-month probation period.
  • 35-hours working week with a focus on work-life balance. Interns will have flexibility and time off to accommodate studies/academic commitments.
  • British Embassy Copenhagen offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, FCDO learning & development opportunities.
  • You will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to wider objectives and supporting a positive working environment.
  • A mix of Danish & British Public holidays. 

Interested?
Apply below. Please notice that this is the only way we accept applications. Uploads are not possible.
We look forward to receiving your application.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check and security clearance.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Denmark to apply.

The selected candidate must be in study during the internship period.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Copenhagen are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Danish employment law.

Visa/Work Permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Denmark and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract.

Please note that it is Candidate’s responsibility to ensure they meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

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 the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

FCDO does not pay for travel related expense incurred in interviews (including Security Check) or accept any financial risk, including cancelation or reschedule costs. The FCDO will not meet the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*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 skills are going to be assessed.

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. 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.