View Vacancy - Policy & Communications Intern (BEL23.019)
Our daily work relies on the input of dedicated individuals who engage on many different topics and activities. We seek to employ a diverse range of candidates who bring their own talents and perspectives to the role. We have a strong corporate agenda that ensures we create a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued for their contribution.
The British Diplomatic Missions in Brussels are part of a world-wide network of 230 Diplomatic Posts, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas, and are now recruiting for a Policy & Communications Intern, for the Scottish Government EU Office in Scotland House Brussels. The Scottish Government EU Office is offering an exciting opportunity to undertake a 12 month Policy & Communications Internship with the chance to gain professional experience in Brussels develop your skills and experience across a range of areas. The role will focus on: supporting the work of the Sustainability Team, working to promote the Scottish Government’s Net Zero policy ambitions across environment, climate, energy and agriculture, and our commitment to align with the EU; supporting our communications work to maximise the impact of the work across the office through a wide range of platforms; and, a set of general duties to support the operation of the office, shared with two other Scotland House Brussels interns and covering things like the delivery of our cultural diplomacy events and support for Ministerial visits.
About Scotland House Scotland House Brussels is located at the heart of the Brussels EU district. We have promoted Scottish interests and engaged with EU institutions, member states and other European organisations for over 20 years to ensure Scotland’s voice is heard. Scotland House Brussels is home to: Scottish Government EU Office – our work in Brussels includes promoting Scotland’s expertise across a diverse range of policy areas such as research and innovation, renewables, equalities and other key topics. We also host a range of events at which we showcase Scotland’s reputation for cultural excellence and renowned food, drink and hospitality. Our location at the heart of the EU allows us to maintain a close working relationship with the EU, member states and other national and regional representations Scotland Europa - Scotland Europa membership brings together a wide range of Scottish organisations, including public authorities, universities and research institutes, local government, trade unions and voluntary organisations. This diverse partnership gives us a variety of perspectives on Scottish interests in Europe and an influential voice in European affairs. Scotland Europa also part of Scottish Enterprise – Scotland’s main economic, enterprise, innovation and investment agency.
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This is a full-time professional immersion traineeship with the duration of up to 12 months, 36.25 hours net for 5 working days a week. Standard hours are 09:30 – 17:15. You will periodically be expected to work outside of core office hours. The professional immersion indemnity for this position is €1.300. Additional benefits including allowances for public transport and daily subsistence costs of €7 per work day are also provided. Interns will have access to 1 day of paid annual leave and 1 day of unpaid leave per month of traineeship. As the nature of the events related work will occasionally entail working in the evening, TOIL (time off in lieu) is given. |
Please note that Belgian nationals will be paid their salary gross and are expected to comply with their tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the Belgian authorities. Non-Belgian nationals will receive their salary net, minus the deduction of an equivalent level of Belgian tax retained at source. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.
Staff recruited locally by the British Diplomatic Missions in Belgium are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Belgian employment law. The successful candidates will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.
Professional Immersion Traineeship Requirements:
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Visa/work permit requirements: candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium 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.
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.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.