Research Internship
We are currently looking for one Research Intern and one Statistics Intern to join our research team. Please find a job description and application form for these positions below.
Requirements for internships at Inclusion
Internships are open to recent graduates, or degree students studying a relevant discipline and nearing the end of their course of study. Preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of social research methods.
About Inclusion
Inclusion is an independent organisation dedicated to promoting social justice and tackling disadvantage. We specialise in the fields of welfare to work, learning and skills, equality & diversity and drugs & crime. We work with the public sector, voluntary organisations, business and trade unions, providing research and consultancy services and policy and strategic development support.
Work undertaken
We consider the strength of the Inclusion intern programme to be the range of tasks and responsibilities that our interns are able to undertake as part of their work. These include:
- supporting the delivery of contracted research and consultancy projects and carrying out research tasks
- assisting with policy development work
- contributing to other Inclusion outputs, such as our weekly e-briefings and monthly journal, Working Brief
- other administrative duties.
Application process
We offer three-month internships with the possible extension for an additional three months after a review. Interns are paid £57.50 a day for their work. Expenses incurred during the course of paid work are reimbursed (for example travel expenses incurred when undertaking fieldwork).
Applications due at 5pm 15 March
Interviews will be held during week commencing 22 March
Internships will start week commencing 5 April (subject to agreement with the successful candidate)
If you are interested in applying for an internship at Inclusion you should complete an application form and an equal opportunities monitoring form. Both are available to download below. Cover letters and CVs will not be considered. Please state on your application form whether you are applying for a position as a Research Intern or a Statistics Intern.
Full person specifications and ‘Application Dos and Don’ts’ are also available to download below.
Research Intern Person Specification
Statistics Intern Person Specification
Internship Application Form
Application Dos and Don’ts
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire
You can support our equalities monitoring procedures by providing a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Questionnaire along with your application form.
Late applications will only be considered if the advertised places have not been filled. Unsuccessful applications will not be kept on file. However, unsuccessful candidates are welcome to re-apply during the next recruitment period. We regret that we are not able to reply to unsuccessful applicants.
We aim to offer interns a range of development opportunities, but emphasise that internships should not be seen as pathways to permanent employment at Inclusion.
Electronic applications are preferred. Application forms and equal opportunities monitoring forms should be forwarded to Jade Onofrio.
Postal applications should be sent to Jade Onofrio at:
Inclusion
Intern Programme
3rd Floor
89 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7TP
