View Vacancy - Internship, Department for Business and Trade (DEU23.064)
Do you want to enter the world of international affairs? Are you curious about what trade relations between the UK and Germany look like in practice? Interested in a future career where you can make a difference as part of a fast-moving, high profile and international environment? Then join us as an Intern at the UK’s Department for Business and Trade (DBT) in Germany! We have several internships available throughout 2023 - 2024, based at one of our three locations at the British Embassy in Berlin and the Consulates-General in Munich and Düsseldorf. Why should you apply? Our mission at DBT is to encourage trade and investment between the UK and Germany and improve market access for businesses. This is critical to our economies, supporting millions of jobs, driving economic growth and improving living standard across the globe, whilst at the same time promoting wider goals – e.g. improving economic security, championing diversity and inclusion in how we do business, or tackling climate change and delivering Net Zero. For more information about DBT’s objectives, see here. During your internship with DBT, you will have the chance to work with colleagues across the whole team and become actively involved in a variety of areas and issues through analytical, organisational, communication and administrative tasks. You will have a manager to support you throughout your internship and you will gain insights and first-hand experience supporting trade and investment across a range of exciting sectors including priorities like clean growth, life sciences, and technology. Types of activities you will support might include:
The Germany Network and DBT are a rewarding and exciting place to work, offering:
Equal employment We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or gender identity. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with protected characteristics. DBT Europe and the FCDO Germany Network want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us, regardless of their background. Further information Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners’ Recruitment Principles.
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Candidates must speak German and English and be enrolled in a German University or a University within the EU for the whole duration of the internship. Both mandatory (3 or 6 month) and voluntary (up to 3 month) internships are possible.
This is an internship of 3 or 6 months, full-time 37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday 9.30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The successful candidate will be subject to academic /professional background check and security clearance.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Germany 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 location, starting date, and length of the internship are flexible (subject to the number of applicants and positions available) and you will have chance to indicate your preference as part of your application. DIT Germany works as a matrix organisation with approx. 40 staff spread across three offices in Berlin, Düsseldorf and Munich, so you will have the same opportunities and duties / responsibilities, regardless which location or duration you select.
We strongly encourage students from all backgrounds to apply. We welcome applications from all university disciplines – we are more interested in your motivation for applying to the internship with us and the skills that you bring, rather than your background, work experience or studies to date. |
The Germany Network is made up of the British Embassy in Berlin and the Consulates-General in Munich and Düsseldorf. The British Embassy in Berlin and the Consulates-General in Munich and Düsseldorf have a strong ethos of Learning and Development, including our Learning and Development Week. In addition, there will be many opportunities to attend external seminars and events on relevant issues. This is in addition to the induction programme offered to all staff.
The successful applicant will be encouraged to be actively involved in the corporate life of the Embassy, contributing to the wider objectives of the British Government’s Germany network and supporting the Embassy’s positive working environment.
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/ British Consulates-General 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 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment indicates Level C1 as proficiency Level which comprehends that a person can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices. 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.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
