Do you want to enter the world of international affairs? Are you curious about what 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 Embassy and Consulates-General in Germany!
Who are we?
The British Embassy and the Consulates-General in Germany are part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas.
We aim to be a diverse and inclusive employer, welcoming to people of all backgrounds. The senior leadership is committed to ensuring that we are a supportive and fair place to work.
Main purpose of the internship programme:
We have several internships available throughout 2025-2026, based at one of the Germany Network’s three locations at the British Embassy in Berlin and the Consulates-General in Munich and Düsseldorf.
During your internship, 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 international work across your assigned role.
In addition to those listed above, you might find yourself:
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.
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 3 months’ internship.
The location, and the starting date of the internship are flexible (subject to the number of applicants and positions available) and you will have the chance to indicate your preference as part of your application.
You’ll work in one of the following teams:
Foreign, Security and Development Team (Berlin)
The team works on some of the UK‘s top priorities in Germany, from supporting Ukraine, to the Middle East, development and security policy, and a range of other key issues. You will work with colleagues across the section to develop a comprehensive engagement strategy for the new German Bundestag, supporting the team to identify and engage priority partners, including arranging meetings and events as part of that plan. We’re looking for someone with a demonstrable interest in politics, and ideally also in foreign, security, and/or development policy, as well as good research and communication skills.
Policy, Events, Organisation (Berlin)
Our team is offering a very hands-on role, sitting at the centre of the Germany Network. You’ll help plan engagement and travel and will play a vital role in organising events for senior contacts. You will work with colleagues across the Embassy on a range of high priority projects and get to experience the fast pace of the diplomacy environment. You will be part of a small supportive team that will help you understand the UK-Germany relationship in more depth and provide guidance on its key missions. The successful candidate will also have the chance to support the team responsible for delivering key priorities of the Ambassador and the Deputy Head of Mission.
Economic, Financial and Social Policy Team (Berlin)
Our team plays a central role in maintaining strong bilateral economic relations between the UK and Germany. We are advancing the UK’s growth mission through our economic diplomacy work, and work closely with Germany’s economic and finance ministries, as well as leaders in the business, academic, and political spheres. As an intern in our team you will be involved in tasks including: reporting on the German economy including through contributions to our regular newsletter, analytical tasks such as researching German policies and responding to commissions from colleagues based in London or internal requests, joining meetings with external contacts, support with team admin tasks (maintaining core briefs, documents and organisational trackers), support with events organisation and logistics. We are looking for someone with an interest in economic policy and the interface between international relations and economics.
Business and Trade (DBT) (Berlin, Dusseldorf and Munich)
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.
The Climate, Energy and Global Issues (CEGI) (Berlin) team is responsible for delivering partnerships between the UK and Germany focussed on decarbonising our economies, accelerating economic growth from the renewables transition and addressing climate change internationally – for example, in helping implement the UK-Germany Energy and Climate Partnership. You will support the team by analysing cooperation opportunities, helping host events and visits, stakeholder engagement and communications. A key priority will be helping to ensure that the North Seas Summit at the end of 2025 is a success.
Science and Technology (Berlin)
The Science and Technology team leads on developing international science, tech and innovation partnerships and deploying science diplomacy in Germany. The team work across a range of topics such as AI, quantum, batteries, fusion, hydrogen, climate change and health. In this role you will work with the Science & Tech team in the Berlin Embassy, as well as wider teams across the UK Government and academic community, to track and report on Germany’s science, tech and innovation developments, to help communicate around UK science and innovation excellence, and to support projects, events and visits that deepen our UK-German bilateral cooperation in science, technology and innovation.
Consular Services (Berlin, Dusseldorf and Munich)
Our mission in the consular team in Germany is to provide the best possible consular assistance to British people in need, whether visiting or resident in Germany. You will be working alongside brilliant colleagues based in Berlin, Dusseldorf and Munich, as well as other German-speaking posts further afield. Working in consular services with people who require help every day can be tough, but also very rewarding. You will be working alongside the consular team to provide efficient and modern assistance to British people in Germany with a particular focus on the most vulnerable. Tasks will include working on projects such as our city guides, answering enquiries, general administration, assisting in issuing emergency travel documents, and working alongside colleagues who deal with issues in the areas of arrest/detention, victim of crime, death, child welfare, welfare and homelessness, and crisis preparedness.
Corporate Services team (Berlin)
The Corporate Services team is the backbone of the Germany network. From Transport and Estates/Procurement to HR and IT. We try to give the best service to all staff to ensure smooth operations within the Embassy and Consulates.
Join us and intern with us in the British Embassy in Berlin, Germany. Why, you ask? As an intern, you’ll have the unique opportunity to immerse yourself in various teams, gaining hands-on experience and honing your skills. Whether you’re assisting with administrative tasks or diving into more hands-on projects, you’ll play a vital role in our operations. You will be able to use all your skills in our various teams to help out with assisting in (and maybe even taking over) fuel VAT and Mineral oil tax reclamation applications, help out with tasks around our apartments throughout Berlin. We’re happy to invite you to the world of recruiting and HR and to our IT team which always needs technical support, help with equipment management and stats/reports, project research / planning assistance as well as learning and development (e. g. creating presentations).
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
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