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Public Affairs Intern

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Compare the Market

1mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Government & Politics
    Research & Development
  • Peterborough

AI generated summary

  • You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for politics and policy, be a strong communicator, and excel at prioritizing multiple projects.
  • You will research policies, assist in drafting consultations, engage with public affairs, visit Westminster, and collaborate with the PR team on media materials.

Requirements

  • What you’ll need:
  • Be comfortable working at pace.
  • Passion for politics and policy development.
  • Great communicator – both written and spoken.
  • The ability to prioritise and juggle multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Research key policy areas, helping us identify opportunities and risks to the business
  • Experience working with a public affairs agency and alongside the trade body for price comparison, the Digital Comparison Association
  • Visit Westminster to understand first-hand how the UK’s political system works
  • Help with the drafting of consultations, calls for evidence and policy positions
  • Work alongside the PR team to identify and prepare materials for media release where appropriate

FAQs

What is the duration of the Public Affairs Internship?

The Public Affairs Internship is a 10-week paid summer internship.

When does the internship start?

The internship starts in July 2025.

Where is the internship based?

The internship is based at our Peterborough office.

Is this internship suitable for all university students?

The internship is ideal for students in either their 2nd year or 3rd year if studying a 4-year degree.

What are some of the key responsibilities of the internship?

Interns will research key policy areas, work with a public affairs agency, visit Westminster, help draft consultations, and collaborate with the PR team on media materials.

What skills or qualifications are required for this internship?

Candidates should have a passion for politics and policy development, be great communicators, and be able to prioritize and juggle multiple projects.

Are there any opportunities for career development during the internship?

Yes, interns will have tools and autonomy to drive their own career, supported by a talented team.

What benefits are offered as part of the internship?

Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working, a generous holiday allowance, private healthcare, an electric car scheme, and paid CSR days.

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Compare the Market

We exist to make great financial decision-making a breeze for everyone.

Technology
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Compare the Market is one of the UK's best loved and most recognised brands. Our purpose is to make great financial decision-making a breeze for everyone; simple for the perplexed, quick for the hassled, funny for the bored, and confident for the nervous and unsure. We think good things happen for our customers when they meerkat, but we also think this is true for our colleagues. We believe in looking after our people and developing talent. We think that making life enjoyable in and out of work helps us to be the best we can be. We therefore give our people all kinds of extra benefits, whether that’s professional training, healthcare or life insurance, family fun days, monthly prize draws and a whole lot more.