View Vacancy - Department for Business and Trade Intern (BGR25.379)

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

Who are we?

The British Embassy in Sofia is part of a worldwide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is now looking to recruit an Intern for the Department for Business and Trade.

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the UK Government organisation that helps UK-based companies to sell their products and services in Bulgaria and other international markets. DBT also assists overseas companies to bring high-quality investment to the UK’s economy. The successful candidate will support commercial officers in delivering services to UK companies in Bulgaria in accordance with the annual business plan.

Do you thrive in a creative, energetic team environment and have a passion for public communications and the commercial sector? Are you organised, proactive, and ready to take on challenges?

Don't miss the opportunity to apply for this internship!

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Gathers information and prepares written reports on key sectors of interest; monitors upcoming tender procedures and report writing (30%)
  • Supports DBT team members in organising events including preparing invitations, following-up, building lists and other activities (30%)
  • Respond to enquiries, managing the relevant mail correspondence and engagement with BG/UK counterparts as necessary (20%)
  • Work on ad-hoc work requests from across the team and deliver them in a timely manner (20%)  

Why you should apply?

  • The job holder will be entitled to 25 days annual leave (pro-rated).
  • The successful candidate will be provided a mobile phone with unlimited data and calls.  
  • We offer free parking space in City Centre, upon availability.
  • Flexible working (subject to Terms & Conditions);
  • Great staff benefits and a genuine emphasis on work/life balance.

Our ideal candidate shows:

  • Proficiency in Bulgarian and English (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level according to CEFR*)
  • Having recently graduated or be currently pursuing a university degree in Business, Economics, International Relations or related fields
  • Enthusiastic, energetic and highly creative team player with a passion for public communications and the commercial sector
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Availability to complete a 9-month internship of 36 hours a week

Nice to have:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite components like Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience in an administrative role (through other internships or volunteering work, per example)
  • Experience supporting the organisation of events.
Changing and Improving, Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Working Together
30 November 2025
Internship
Full-time, Temporary, Intern
36
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Bulgaria
Sofia
British Embassy
1
BGN
monthly
1213 BGN gross + 50 BGN net as transport allowance
7 January 2025

This is a full-time internship contract of 36 hours per week, with the normal working pattern being 09:00 to 17:00, although working hours are flexible.

The successful candidate will receive a non-negotiable monthly allowance of 1213 BGN gross + 50 BGN net as transport allowance.

The British Embassy in Sofia has a flexible working policy. Staff are expected to work from the Embassy at least three days a week, with Tuesdays and Wednesdays as ‘core’ days where everyone should aim to be working in the Embassy. The policy allows for exceptions from these working patterns, but permission should be received in advance. Please discuss any needs for flexible working with the hiring manager.

Core skills training and mandatory trainings will be provided by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. All staff have a personal development plan and access to world class learning and development opportunities.

The successful candidate will be subject to confirmation of a background and security clearance. Anyone with right of residence and employment in Bulgaria may apply, including all EU/EEA citizens and the family members of EU/EEA nationals exercising a treaty right in Bulgaria.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to Terms and Conditions Service according to Bulgarian employment law.

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 will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor 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 skill is going to be assessed. 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.