Intern

ISD

5d

About The Position

ISD is recruiting an Intern to work closely with the COO, leadership team, communications team and development team, supporting information flows within and outside the organisation. The role includes correspondence, CRM management, preparing communications and fundraising materials, and tracking tasks using a range of tools. It is an opportunity for someone at the beginning of a career in non-profit management, development, communications or operations.

The role is divided across business development support (45%), communications support (45%) and administrative support (10%). ISD describes interns as contributing to organisation-wide projects and ad hoc tasks that provide broader experience and exposure. The position may be based in ISD’s London office or carried out in a hybrid or remote arrangement. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Exceptional multitasking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• A proactive approach.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and draft correspondence with external stakeholders, partners and donors.
• Share relevant information proactively across the organisation.
• Support the CEO, COO and MD in proactively engaging with stakeholders.
• Help prepare business development proposals and pitches.
• Assist with research and mapping activities, including monitoring funding opportunities.
• Support maintenance of ISD’s CRM system, Monday.com.
• Draft materials for ISD communications campaigns.
• Maintain the communications calendar and its weekly deliverables.
• Support the COO in turning research into compelling, accessible, high-quality content in different formats for different audiences.
• Publish content on the website and social channels, aligning publication with policy moments, news cycles and research release dates.
• Plan and draft internal and external communications.
• Support timely follow-through after engagements.
• Provide ad hoc support to the development and communications teams.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from members of the Leadership team.

Benefits

• Flexible and remote working based on ISD’s Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility.
• Generous annual leave policies.
• One week of additional paid time off over Christmas, separate from annual leave.
• Additional paid time off for development.
• Sick pay and enhanced family-friendly policies and compassionate leave.
• Annual personal development budget.
• Remote working budget.
• Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for staff working with potentially traumatic content.
• Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed