What we do matters
At Wilton Park, we bring people together from around the world to help them solve some of the most complex global challenges. A home of strategic thought, respectful dialogue, and discreet diplomacy, it is the place people go when they need answers to difficult questions. It is where people turn when they need a space to resolve differences.
We deliver excellence in all that we do. Were passionate, dedicated and take pride in our work. We deal with the world as it is, embracing change and navigating complexity. Working at Wilton Park is challenging but rewarding. We welcome thousands of guests through our doors each year and run over 60 events annually. Were resilient and were determined, because what we do, matters. Were proud of the impact that we have and the legacy that we leave.
Were a team that delivers
As an organisation that works to support UK foreign and development policy, we want to reflect the world that we work in. Rooted in our local community and connected to the world, we value diversity and difference. We know that everyone has something to offer and the potential to grow. We need people from all sorts of backgrounds and with all kinds of skills to help us build a team that delivers.
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension
- Company social events
- Free car parking at Wiston House, the home of Wilton Park
- 25 days annual leave rising to a maximum of 30 days leave after 5 years of service. You will also receive public and privilege holidays per year
- EV charging points at Wiston House
- A range of benefits for financial support, discounts and rewards and employee assistance programme
Working pattern and hours:Full time working for 37 hours (net) per week Monday-Friday including an unpaid lunch break of one hour.
Contract type:6 months fixed term contract. There is a possibility that the role may be extended but this is not guaranteed.
Expected start date :April 2025 subject to security clearance.
LocationWiston House, the home of Wilton Park, is in Steyning, West Sussex. This is where the majority of our events are held. Wiston House is not easily accessible via public transport, so please take this into consideration when applying for this role as you will be expected to attend the workplace in person regularly.
The Intern role
As part of the Policy Team, the Intern will work across the organisation, including with Programme Directors and the Event Services Team, to support the development and delivery of Wilton Parks programme of events.
The Intern role will afford you the opportunity to engage in every aspect of the planning and delivery of Wilton Parks portfolio of events, with first-hand experience across several policy themes that we cover. This will involve a broad range of engagement across both the Wilton Park teams and FCDO main sections, and with partners and participants, all of whose contributions are vital to our role at the centre of the UKs public diplomacy work. You will meet and interact with individuals from many countries and walks of life, helping to establish important dialogue and mutually supportive networks to tackle some of the most pressing issues of the day.
This is a great opportunity for individuals with a strong interest in international and domestic affairs, keen to support the UKs foreign policy objectives and make a difference.
Key responsibilitiesDuties will depend on project needs and will support the policy development and delivery of Wilton Parks programme of events.
Tasks may include
- Provide intellectual and policy support for programme development and delivery, including drafting concept notes for sharing with partners and sponsors
- Attend partner calls to support event preparation, taking notes when needed
- Research and identify potential speakers and participants relating to Wilton Parks priority themes
- Use our key information management system to log contact details and general databasing tasks
- Provide support to event teams including sending invitations, collating responses and support with logistical arrangements
- Support in the organisation of event breakout groups, including by drafting guidelines and managing participant allocations
- Actively support the delivery of events, remaining flexible and adaptable to the needs of the event team, event partners and participants.
Essential skills for an Intern
- Graduate with relevant degree and a demonstrable interest in international relations and/or global affairs
- Ability to problem solve, research topics and information gather to successfully inform own work
- Demonstrate strong people and organisational skills; and the willingness and ability to cope in a dynamic and challenging environment
- Ability to demonstrate a collaborative work style and willingness to take on different roles
- Ability to work at pace and effectively time-manage, and maintain accuracy and attention to detail
- A good understanding of Microsoft Office 365, or the willingness to learn.
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