View Vacancy - Communications Intern, British Embassy Helsinki | FIN25.372

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
Communications, Press and Media

Main purpose of the role:

The British Embassy Helsinki is part of the UK Government’s global network representing British political, economic, and consular interests overseas. We are now looking for a Communications Intern for a fixed-term position for 6 months. This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, creative, and highly motivated individual to play a role in delivering the Embassy’s communications strategy and wider objectives.

To succeed in this role, you should be passionate about communications, UK culture and values and be able to support the Embassy’s Communications and Public Diplomacy Team with social media and event coordination. You do not need expertise in every aspect of the role, what matters is that you bring energy, good humour, and some prior work experience in a relevant field. During your internship you will have the chance to be involved in a variety of high-profile events, while gaining hands-on experience in communications and public diplomacy work in a supportive, international environment.

What will you be expected to achieve:

  • Digital Content Creation (40%): You will work closely with the Communications Officer and Public Diplomacy Officer to create engaging digital content for the Embassy’s social media platforms. 
  • Communication Materials (10%): You will help the Communications team draft and edit communications materials.
  • Public Diplomacy and Cultural Events (20%): You will assist the Public Diplomacy Officer in planning and delivering public diplomacy and cultural events.
  • Visits and Meetings (20%): You will have the possibility to assist in organizing high-level visits, various meetings, and events.
  • Media Reporting (5%): You will monitor the Finnish media landscape and social media landscape and report back to the Team. 
  • Provide Support in Other Tasks as Required (5%): When needed, you will support the Embassy in other occasional ad hoc tasks. 

Essential on arrival:

  • A relevant higher education degree (e.g., master's or applied sciences), either recently completed or nearing completion.
  • Fluent Finnish and English communication skills, both written and spoken.
  • Familiarity with social media and digital platforms; experience in content creation is an asset.
  • Basic understanding of current affairs and interest in foreign policy.
  • Collaborative mindset and the ability to work flexibly, deliver at pace, and stay resilient under pressure.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

Desirable skills: 

  • Basic skills in photography and videography, especially in video editing.
  • Familiarity with graphic design tools like Canva.
  • Experience in international or multicultural environments or in public relations and communications.
  • Familiarity with the UK, UK politics and culture.

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
23 November 2025
Internship
Full-time, Fixed Term, Trainee
36.25 hours per week
6 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Finland
Helsinki
British Embassy
1
EUR
2000 (gross)
monthly
12 January 2026

This is a full-time, 36.25 week, fixed-term, 6-month internship position.

Staff may be required to work beyond conditioned hours during the week, or at weekends, in such case they are entitled to take time off in lieu. TOIL hours must have prior approval.

The appointment is subject to professional background check, security clearance and the successful completion of a probationary period.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy in Finland are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Finnish employment law and FCDO guidance for Country Based Staff.

Staff at the British Embassy Helsinki who are not subject to Finnish income tax—i.e. non-Finnish nationals—have a reference amount deducted from their gross salary. This abatement reflects the local tax that would otherwise apply, ensuring consistent net pay across roles.

Pension and unemployment contributions are deducted for all staff. Salary payments are reported to the Finnish Income Register in line with legal requirements.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Finland 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.

The start date mentioned in the advert is just an expected start date. The appointment can start earlier or later depending on several factors.

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.

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 refer to the “Common European Framework of Reference for Languages”. We are looking for a C1 level or equivalent. 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.

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 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.