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Nottingham Internship Scheme

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The Nottingham Internship Scheme (NIS) provides a range of work experience opportunities exclusively for our students and graduates.

All of the opportunities are with small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), charities or social organisations. They take place during the summer vacation.

In previous years, we have offered a spring programme but this will not take place in 2025.

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Hear about Tanveer's internship experience

After working for three months on the internship they were really happy with my experience. Then they offered me a full-time job as an ecommerce manager.

Tanveer Ahmed, Marketing graduate

 

NIS summer scheme

  • NIS summer internships are a minimum of four weeks long and take place from June onwards.
  • All of the internships will be paid the National Living Wage as a minimum.
  • The employers will be based in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire but some may be further afield, they will all be SMEs, charities or community interest companies.

Application support workshops

You can attend workshops designed to support you in your application for internship places.

 

Summer internship vacancies

  • Social Impact and Evaluation Intern - Employer - A Place To Call Our Own
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottinghamshire Nottinghamshire, England United Kingdom
    Evaluate and research the social impact of APTCOO's work.
  • Software Developer Intern - Employer - LittleBirdie
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Little Birdie is a subscription and bill management app using data science and Open Banking to ingest subscription and bill data to solve the huge problem that NatWest identified with Britons wasting £25bn every year, around £500 per household* (Barclaycard), on unused and unwanted subscriptions
  • Marketing & Content Coordinator - Employer - Drapes UK ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Long Eaton Derbyshire, England United Kingdom
    We’re looking for a creative and proactive Marketing & Content Coordinator to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for planning and executing content across digital platforms, supporting customer engagement, and driving brand visibility across key channels. If you have a passion for interiors and love crafting compelling content, this is a great opportunity to make an impact in a creative industry.
  • Digital Marketing Intern - Employer - Geria Limited
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    We are currently looking for a digital copywriter to support our marketing efforts using the power of compelling copy and digital tools. If you have the key skills we are looking for and you are passionate about making a difference through your work, then we might be looking for you.
  • Data Researcher Intern - Employer - Hungerhill Trading Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham Nottinghamshire, England United Kingdom
    This is a great opportunity to join us for four weeks to support the Data Analytics for our charity. This placement will provide an evidence base that reflects our areas of work, but also the importance of our work.
  • Engineering Associate - Employer - SkybotCo (Northern Inclination Ltd)
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Robotics role open to all engineering backgrounds. Design, program robotic systems, integrating mechanical, electrical, and software components for complex automation. Boost efficiency and innovation.
  • Software Developer Intern - Employer - International Celebrity Networks Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham Nottinghamshire, England United Kingdom
    The role entails collaborating with a Project Manager to improve software development projects, including app creation and upgrades to ICN's ICN SQUID technology. The candidate will maintain and enhance websites through quality control, SEO optimisation, and page speed performance, while also updating existing software applications and keeping up with industry trends in mobile and web technologies, providing valuable hands-on experience.
  • Digital Marketing Intern - Employer - International Celebrity Networks Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham Nottinghamshire, England United Kingdom
    The internship is a fantastic opportunity to gain proven experience in providing written content across our full range of clients and also for ICN Media's own marketing work. It spans social media, blogs, website, app and email newsletter content and would be the ideal start for a graduate looking to enhance their CV in this field. It may also have the potential to extend beyond the initial paid internship time frame.
  • Website Content Creator - Employer - Nistawi Women
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Responsible for managing social media accounts and the organisational website by creating posts, engaging with users, and responding to comments. Collaborate with different departments to support content needs and monitor website and social media metrics.
  • Microbial Biotechnologist - Employer - Aerbio UK Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham Nottinghamshire, England United Kingdom
    Aerbio specialise in the production of microbial single cell protein (SCP) by gas fermentation as an alternative protein source for food and feed. During this internship you will gain hands-on experience with microbial strain development and novel product commercialisation. This is a lab-based role where the outputs of your research will contribute to achieving real-time company goals.
  • Market Data Summer Placement - Business Analyst / Data Scientist - Employer - Datagum
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    At Datagum, we’re seeking dynamic individuals for our Summer Placement Program. As a Summer Placement Business Analyst / Data Scientist, you’ll be part of our UK-based consultancy and will work with our clients to deliver specialised market data solutions within the finance sector. If you’re a student eager to make an impact and explore the intersection of finance and data, this opportunity is tailor-made for you. Apply now and shape the future of data-driven solutions!
  • Project Engineers/Project Managers - Employer - Protolan
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Desford Hinckley and Bosworth, Leicester, England United Kingdom
    The core of this role is the desire to deliver world-leading production facilities and processes for top food manufacturers within the UK and global markets. Whether this is improvements to existing production, new product delivery, new market capacity, or whole new manufacturing facilities the drive to provide your key skills to the client is uppermost.
  • Communications Coordinator - Employer - Nottingham City of Literature
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    As a UNESCO City of Literature, our mission is to build a better world with words. Our permanent designation as a UNESCO Creative City enables us to use the power of words to transform lives, create new opportunities and establish Nottingham as a leading destination for lovers of literature worldwide.
  • Community Radio Broadcast & Psychology Internship - Employer - Innovation Nottinghamshire
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Radcliffe on Trent England United Kingdom
    We are working with Takeover Radio 106.9FM (www.linkedin.com/company/takeover-radio-106-9 ), with funding support from Nottm/Notts Suicide Prevention Strategic Steering Group (SPSSG) to produce a set of 1 hour shows called 4 in the Morning
  • Software / Electrical Product Engineer - Employer - Added Scientific Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Added Scientific Ltd is moving more into product development. As such we are looking to design and support some bespoke electronic hardware products. These designs, both PCB, and software integration, will be used to run inkjet print heads on a 3D printer.
  • Research Engineer - Employer - Metamaterials Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    The internship will allow the candidate to work closely with senior engineers and researchers to gain hands-on experience in optimizing advanced metamaterials for real-world applications, with a focus on designing, improving structural performance, reducing weight, and enhancing acoustic and elastic properties. It presents a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of material innovation, contributing to next-generation solutions in relevant industries.
  • Business Events and Conferencing Executive - Employer - Global Insight Conferences
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: London Lambeth, England United Kingdom
    Internship Overview: Join GIC to assist in the planning and managing of business events and conferences. Responsibilities include event coordination, speaker liaison, delegate acquisition, administration and logistics. Ideal for students or recent grads in Business, Event Management, or Marketing. Gain hands-on experience in planning, executing, and managing corporate events. Ideal for detail-oriented, communicative and personable people who are ambitious ad eager to learn about events.
  • Events & Marketing Intern - Employer - Hallam
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Hallam is offering a 6 week internship during the summer across June and July. We are looking for an Events & Marketing intern to report under our Head of Marketing, to support with our biggest event of the year, the Nottingham Digital Summit (25th Sep ‘25).
  • IT Assistant - Employer - Children’s Sensory Therapy Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Aslockton England United Kingdom
    To assist the business with a documentation system transfer . Duties to involve the smooth transfer of key business data from Writeup to Huddle, which is a new system which will be implemented by the business. There may be the opportunity for other IT/administration duties. You will be working alongside a team of friendly and highly experienced Occupational Therapists who provide Paediatrics and Sensory Integration Therapy, Administrators and the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Social Media Intern - Employer - Grace & Co Limited
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Leicester City of Leicester, England United Kingdom
    As a Social Media Content Intern at Grace & Co Jewellery, you will play a key role in enhancing our brand’s online presence. Working closely with our Social Media Content Executive and Creative Manager, you will: research video ideas, work from a brief, and create engaging content for Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. This internship is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, particularly organic content creation.
  • SEO Intern - Employer - Grace & Co Limited
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Leicester City of Leicester, England United Kingdom
    As an SEO Intern at Grace & Co Jewellery, you will play a key role in analysing our website's performance and providing an SEO strategy to improve our online visibility. You will work closely with our Digital Marketing team to conduct an SEO audit of our current website, identify areas for improvement, and develop a comprehensive plan to enhance our search engine ranking. This internship provides a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in SEO strategy and website optimisation.
  • Electronics Engineer - Employer - Smart Sentry Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Beeston England United Kingdom
    The intern will be involved in the design and manufacture of electronics at our Beeston office. A good understanding of basic electronics is essential as the role will include PCB design
  • Python Developer (Tkinter/Kivy/Django) - Employer - Smart Sentry Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Beeston England United Kingdom
    We use Python to create basic GUI's to connect to custom hardware for test purposes. The server is written in Python (Django).
  • Software & Data Engineering Intern - Employer - Anteam Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    A Software and Data Engineering Internship provides hands-on experience in developing web applications and performing data analytics. Interns work with programming languages like Python, JavaScript to build data-driven applications, create dashboards, analyse datasets and develop new features. Working alongside a senior AI scientist, they will process, visualise, and interpret data for actionable insights. This role enhances problem-solving, coding, and analytical skills in a real-world setting.
  • Founder Associate - Employer - Anteam Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    We are seeking a dynamic and driven individual to join our team as a Founder Associate. In this role, you will work closely with the founders to manage the website, deliver projects, and support fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will be passionate about entrepreneurship, possess project management skills, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Web Development Intern - Employer - Aveea
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    4-week virtual internship with Aveea, helping transform our digital platform from WordPress to Framer and Shopify.
    You'll gain hands-on experience designing and building a modern website architecture and creating an engaging user interface that showcases our STEM workshops.

    Work alongside our team to deliver a new platform that elevates our brand while gaining practical skills in web development, domain management, and e-commerce.
  • Social Media Intern - Employer - Hogg Norton Fruit Liqueurs
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    We are looking for someone to enhance our social media offering - Posts, reels, and work as a team with other parts of the business pulling in content and preparing the content for release.
  • Photography and Film Intern - Employer - Hogg Norton Fruit Liqueurs
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    We are looking to enhance our film and photography suite for our products The role will have autonomy and we are looking for individual perspective on the products and how we can have a suite of film to use on social media and potentially for a book. You will need your own equipment but all drinks will be supplied and of cause plenty of samples.
  • Assistant Ecologist - Employer - Morph Ecological Consultants
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Greasley Broxtowe, England United Kingdom
    We are seeking two Assistant Ecologists for a minimum of 6 weeks to support our busy summer survey season. The successful candidates will gain hands on experience in assisting with a range of survey techniques for protected species and habitats, as well as getting involved with data analysis, report writing and supporting with business administration.
  • Machine Learning and Software Developer - Employer - IntelliDigest
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Edinburgh City of Edinburgh, Scotland United Kingdom
    Extending features on the World Food Tracker platform (www.worldfoodtracker.com), building on user feedback to improve user experience. The World Food Tracker (www.worldfoodtracker.com) is a multi stakeholder online platform that helps households in meal planning, monitoring nutrient consumption to meet total daily intake, food procurement from local food producers, and monitoring food waste to reduce edible food waste. The World Food Tracker also supports farmers to plan.
  • Business Development Intern - Employer - W&W Trading and Consulting Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    We seek a motivated Business Developer to identify new business opportunities, drive sales growth and have a passion for achieving targets.
  • Visual Designer Intern - Employer - W&W Trading and Consulting Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    The visual designer is to enhance our brand identity through compelling and innovative design solutions. The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating visually engaging graphics, digital assets, and marketing materials that align with our brand and business objectives.
  • Editorial and Marketing Assistant - Employer - Left Lion Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    The Editorial and Marketing Assistant will work with us both on editorial and marketing output for LeftLion magazine.

    Core Duties
    - Supporting role on content and editing on our monthly printed magazine
    - Supporting role on our annual LeftLion Student Guide publication
    - Working with our Marketing and Partnerships Manager on identifying and approaching potential advertisers for our publications.
    - Other tasks as deemed appropriate by the team.
  • Media Team Project Worker - Employer - Jubilee Church
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Grantham South Kesteven, England United Kingdom
    Join our media and marketing internship to create short films and photos that support disadvantaged and vulnerable groups. Work on a health inequalities program to address these issues. Your skills will help promote activities and events, record them digitally, and evaluate support efforts. Collaborate with our teams across various projects showcased on our website.
  • Project Assistant - Employer - Fearless Youth Association
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    The Projects Assistant will support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of FYA’s programs and initiatives. This role involves coordinating activities, managing resources, and ensuring projects run smoothly and efficiently. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and passionate about youth development and community engagement.
  • Digital Growth & Engagement Intern - Employer - Enactus UK & Ireland
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Join Enactus UK & Ireland as our Digital Growth & Engagement Intern. Support our team in improving reach, visibility, and credibility to drive greater impact. Working with our passionate team, you'll develop and execute strategies to elevate our visibility and engagement across multiple channels and stakeholder groups. More than an internship, this is your chance to drive real-world impact and help us create a better more sustainable world for us all.
  • NextGenLeaders Programme Intern - Employer - Enactus UK & Ireland
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Dive into the heart of community impact! Join our NextGenLeaders team, where you'll shape resources, enhance our online presence, and spark innovation in our schools programme. Ideal for those passionate about making a difference for the younger generation through social change, you'll gain hands-on experience and make a real difference.
  • Business Admin & Marketing Intern - Employer - Follow the Orient Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Internship Overview:

    This Business Admin Internship provides an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in publishing, exhibition, customer service, business development, and international marketing. Interns will support key projects, help build relationships with organisations, engage with artists and potential customers, and assist in customer service to enhance client satisfaction.
  • Junior HSE Auditor - Employer - iCOR Systems Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Newcastle upon Tyne, England United Kingdom
    - Assist Senior HSE consultants in conducting audits and site inspections using iCOR (our SaaS product)
    - Collect, analyse, and interpret environmental data to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies
    for clients.
    - Prepare environmental reports and compliance documentation for clients.
    - Coordinate client communications, prepare presentations, and manage project meetings and timelines via our CRM

    (Customer Relation Management platform)
  • Electrical Engineer - Employer - Taraz Metrology Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    We're looking for an undergraduate for inspection, maintenance and improvements of electrical boards used in our company's equipment.
  • Accounting Assistant - Employer - Embrace Accountants Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    This role will primarily require the individual to analyse company bank statements in creating a trial balance for the formation of the company accounts and tax returns.

    The candidate will perform this using working papers provided in Microsoft Excel and/or accounting software and should be well rehearsed in analysing & categorising data.
  • Sales & Marketing Intern - Employer - Ilkeston Life Community Newspaper CIC
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Ilkeston Erewash, England United Kingdom
    Join our dynamic Sales & Marketing internship to gain hands-on experience in market research, lead generation, and customer engagement. Develop strategic marketing campaigns, enhance communication skills, and work closely with industry professionals to drive business growth. Perfect for individuals eager to learn and make an impact in a fast-paced environment!
  • Social Impact and Values Intern - Employer - Trash Gxng Academy C.I.C
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: London Islington London Boro, England United Kingdom
    As a Social Impact and Values Intern, you will support the impact measurement and planning of our youth programmes. Working closely with our team, you’ll help bring our vision to life by engaging with young people, measuring our impact, and ensuring each event runs smoothly. This role is a fantastic opportunity to build impact management skills, network with industry professionals, and gain hands-on experience in community-focused programmes within the fashion and streetwear space.
  • Marketing Intern - Employer - Distinction Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Distinction is looking for a Marketing Intern to help us grow our brand and bring in new leads. If you’re curious, like to write, enjoy trying new ideas, and want real hands-on experience, this might be for you.
  • Marketing Intern - Employer - I2C Systems Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Derby West Hallam United Kingdom
    We are seeking a motivated and creative Marketing Intern to work independently on developing an actionable marketing plan aimed at attracting new customers and supporting the execution of our broader business goals. This role involves conducting market research, identifying target audiences, exploring suitable marketing channels, and outlining strategies to drive customer acquisition. The intern will be responsible for producing a clear, practical plan that aligns with the company’s vision.
  • Laboratory Technician - Employer - NetZeroNitrogen Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    A chance to gain commercial research experience in microbiology and plant science, in a start up biotech based at the University, on University Park.
  • Undergraduate – Mechanical Engineer Summer placement - Employer - Terex GB Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Coalville North West Leicestershire, England United Kingdom
    This role will form a foundation experience for our two-year graduate Engineering Programme, enabling engineering students to experience the key functions of the business - design, manufacturing, electrical, test and development, production, and customer support. You will receive all the training, mentoring, and support you need to affirm your decision to pursue a career in engineering.
  • PR and Digital Marketing Intern - Employer - BH PR and Communications Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Derby City of Derby, England United Kingdom
    Do you love writing and creating content for a variety of media? Join our busy PR and comms team and you will get the opportunity to work on a diverse range of communications and digital marketing activities.

    We are looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated individuals to assist with the creation and delivery of communications and digital marketing strategies for our diverse client base which includes well known names across the hospitality, leisure, property and regeneration sectors.
  • Business Analyst Intern - Employer - Kaiku
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Kaiku is looking for a Business Development Analyst to support our team with market research, lead generation and internal operations. This role is ideal for someone analytical, proactive and eager to gain hands-on experience in a start up as well as in the venture capital ecosystem.
  • Design Support Intern - Employer - Millitec Food Systems
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Draycott and Church Wilne Erewash, England United Kingdom
    Millitec is a world leader in machinery technology for high-care environments, specialising in food production automation. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineering student or graduate with strong organisational and communication skills, and an interest in manufacturing and food processing. You will assist with 3D CAD design, update documentation, and support hands-on tasks like cataloging tools and creating user guides.
  • Junior Marketing Executive - Employer - Webdna
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Join Webdna as a marketing intern and gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, SEO, and content creation. You'll work on real client projects, support campaign planning, conduct research, and assist with reporting. This is an exciting opportunity to develop key marketing skills while collaborating with an award-winning team in a fast-paced agency environment. If you're passionate about digital marketing and eager to learn, we'd love to hear from you!
  • HR Intern - Employer - Nottingham Contemporary
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    The HR internship will be of particular interest to students or graduates who would like to gain insight into the processes involved in HR and people management within a leading contemporary art institution. You will gain practical experience in a wide range of topics across policy, recruitment, new starters and others.
  • Development Intern - Employer - Nottingham Contemporary
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    The Development internship is ideal for any students or graduates interested in development and fundraising within the charity or arts sector. This internship will be primarily focused on data management, so will also appeal to those interested in gaining practical experience in collecting, processing, cleansing and storing data to achieve positive outcomes.
  • AI Strategist - Employer - The Will Garvey Trust Foundation
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    WTF is interested in discovering how we might use AI to improve the reach and range of the activities we currently offer and how else AI might improve our performance and impact. WTF is keen to explore the application of the impact of AI and to explore how we might use AI to diversify the workshop delivery model, in particular.
  • Sales Account Manager - Employer - Liquor Collective Enterprises LTD
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Join The Liquor Collective as a Sales Account Manager Intern and gain hands-on experience in managing and winning large-scale tenders. Your main project will focus on crafting competitive strategies, analysing client needs, and developing persuasive bids to secure high-value contracts. This internship offers a unique opportunity to sharpen your negotiation skills, understand tender processes, and contribute to impactful business growth in the dynamic events staffing industry.
  • Software Development Intern - Employer - Legal-Pythia LLP
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Legal Pythia is seeking a Software Development Intern to assist in creating AI-driven solutions for detecting greenwashing and ensuring ESG compliance. You’ll work with our engineering team to develop and enhance software features, contributing to impactful projects. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in AI, machine learning, and software development, with potential for future growth within the company. Remote work and flexible hours available.
  • Data/Research Analyst Intern - Employer - Zori Tex Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    We are combining machine vision and the latest deep learning architecture to unlock bottlenecks and optimise the availability of complex non-rewearable feedstocks for closed-loop textile recycling. As a small mission-driven team, everything we do contributes towards our sustainability mission. This is an opportunity to contribute to make a real difference to the growth and success of an innovative climate tech start-up.
  • Web Developer Intern - Employer - Zori Tex Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    We are combining machine vision and the latest deep learning architecture to unlock bottlenecks and optimise the availability of complex non-rewearable feedstocks for closed-loop textile recycling. As a small mission-driven team, everything we do contributes towards our sustainability mission. This is an opportunity to contribute to make a real difference to the growth and success of an innovative climate tech start-up.
  • Public Relations Intern - Employer - BakerBaird Communications
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    An exciting opportunity to work in public relations at an award-winning agency in the heart of Nottingham, delivering work across the UK and worldwide. The PR profession is worth £17bn in the UK alone and employs 100,000 people. No one day is ever the same. From working with the media to running public engagement events, coordinating the production of videos and animations, graphic materials and social media posts, we deliver the full spectrum of services in our busy agency.
  • Brand Innovation & Insight Intern - Employer - Elephants Cant Jump
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    This is an exciting internship within our brand strategy agency, focusing on food innovation, consumer insight, and research. As part of the team, you will assist in developing brand strategies, conducting research, and generating ideas for leading food and drink brands. This role is ideal for students with a passion for food trends, consumer behaviour, and brand storytelling, looking to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced agency environment.
  • Admin and Marketing Assistant - Employer - Base 51
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Support a local Nottingham charity with marketing, fundraising and administration tasks on this placement!
  • Programmes Assistant - Employer - Ignite Futures Limited
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    The Programmes Assistant will be involved in supporting the planning, preparation and delivery of our programmes engaging children and young people in creative learning opportunities through working with schools and in community settings, especially our Primary Parliament and Creative Sparks programmes.
  • Software Engineer - Employer - Fearless Youth Association
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    The Software Engineer Intern will assist in the development, maintenance, and improvement of technical solutions that support the charity’s mission and operations. This role involves writing clean, scalable code, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting software issues. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, has a passion for technology, and is motivated to contribute to a meaningful cause.
  • Programme Assistant - Employer - Primary (Nottingham Studios Ltd)
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    The successful candidate will have an interest in contemporary visual arts, be reliable and well organised with excellent attention to detail. Supporting across Primary’s small, dynamic programme team this placement presents a great opportunity to gain hands on experience working with a leading artist-led space that delivers an ambitious arts programme.
  • Public Outreach Assistant - Employer - Sherwood Observatory
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Sutton in Ashfield Ashfield, England United Kingdom
    A customer facing role based at the new Sherwood Observatory Planetarium & Science Centre. The role holder will support the staff and volunteers to deliver astronomy and space science content to visitors, including groups. Depending on the level of knowledge, there is an opportunity to demonstrate the observatory telescopes and deliver planetarium shows (supporting our lead presenter).
  • Charity Administration Intern - Employer - FootPrints Conductive Education Centre
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Footprints Conductive Education Centre are recruiting one University of Nottingham intern for a four-week period. The intern will focus on all areas of the charity’s Support Services team, including marketing and communication, income generation and fundraising, and administration and operations.

    This is a unique opportunity to be part of their growing charity and be part of a team which transforms the lives of children and families living with mobility and communication difficulties.
  • Summer Internship Programme - Employer - EDGE Digital Manufacturing Limited
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Worthing Worthing, England United Kingdom
    Our team has supported more than 1,000 leaders from over 300 organisations helping to simplify digital transformation. We are growing our internship programme this year and seeking to recruit up to four enthusiastic graduate or postgraduate to join our team this summer on a part-time or full-time basis. You would be working alongside and learning from a small team of purpose-driven individuals who have worked in a range of industry, consulting, public sector and academic organisations.
  • Community Journalist - Employer - Nistawi Women
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    The Community Journalist will play a crucial role in amplifying the voices of young people and showcasing the impact of Nistawi’s initiatives. This role involves reporting on community events, success stories, and the challenges faced by the people we support. The ideal candidate is passionate about the empowerment of women and girls, skilled in storytelling, and experienced in using various media platforms to engage and inform the community.
  • International Business and Digital Marketing - Summer Internship - Global Industrial Brand - Employer - TilePlan Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    A Global Industrial brand in an exciting expansion phase with an open-minded culture - allows creative freedom for your innovative ideas. Experience being a Digital and Marketing intern working on various areas such as Website and Marketing content, display & optimisation.
  • Marketing and Project Support Intern - Employer - The Richard Whitehead Foundation
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Are you passionate about removing barriers faced by people with a disability? We are seeking someone to support our marketing and communications and help develop our projects to support disabled people into sport. Specifically join the team organising this year’s Run with Rich event in Nottingham, the UK’s most inclusive running event.
  • Media Assistant - Employer - The Renewal Trust
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    This is a great opportunity to join The Renewal Trust for four weeks to support the marketing and communications for our charity. If you have a passion for social media and love sharing stories on different platforms then this role could be for you. Applicants should have the ability to take photos and videos at our events and activities and bring them to life through written and visual stories, communicate and engage with the local community & show knowledge of different social media platforms.
  • Summer Holiday Programme Support - Employer - The Renewal Trust
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Nottingham City of Nottingham, England United Kingdom
    Are you pursuing a career with children & young people? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to join The Renewal Trust for four weeks as part of our Communities Team, delivering amazing programmes and activities across our venues and with partner organisations, throughout the summer holidays. These will include activities such as Breakfast clubs, Lego lunch clubs, Lego make & take, family ice skating and much more!
  • Engineering Market Research Internship - Employer - Ashfield Extrusion
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Sutton in Ashfield Nottinghamshire, England United Kingdom
    Established 1984, Ashfield Extrusion is a single-site UK manufacturer of aluminium impact extrusions. We operate a range of additional processes in order to offer customers a comprehensive service. Integrity and customer service are at the heart of everything we do and the strength and duration of customer relationships is testament to this approach. Typically, we develop the product with the customer and collaborate in the design process from concept and initial samples through to production.
  • Business and Marketing Intern - Employer - Nottingham Building Preservation Trust
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Southwell Nottinghamshire, England United Kingdom
    The Nottinghamshire Building Preservation Trust (NBPT) is an organisation dedicated to protecting, preserving and enhancing buildings of historical, architectural and constructional heritage in the county of Nottinghamshire. We achieve this by promoting the use of appropriate design and materials in the execution of conservation, repair and by acquisition, conservation and restoration for subsequent sustainable use, for the benefit of the present and future citizens of Nottinghamshire and beyond
  • Research Intern - Employer - Forge Genetics
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: United Kingdom
    Forge Genetics is a University of Nottingham spin-out contract research organization specializing in strain development services. Join Forge Genetics as a lab-based intern working on molecular cloning and microbiology. You'll support strain engineering projects through DNA assembly, microbial cultivation, and functional screening. Ideal for students or graduates seeking hands-on experience in synthetic biology and biotech R&D.
  • Shiny App Developer - Employer - Freenome Ltd
    Application closing date: 27 Apr 2025
    Location: Beeston Nottinghamshire, England United Kingdom
    At Freenome Ltd., we are a leading immunodiagnostics developer, primarily focused on the growing field of diagnostic products to detect early-stage cancer. We leverage cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and solve complex problems.

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