internships

  • Location: London

  • Salary: London Living Wage

  • Duration: Short-term, full time or part time

  • Application: Rolling

About The Entrepreneurs Network

The Entrepreneurs Network is a think tank which champions Britain’s most ambitious entrepreneurs. We are an independent, non-partisan organisation, and support entrepreneurs by:

  • Producing cutting-edge research into the best policies to support entrepreneurship;

  • Campaigning for policy changes that will help entrepreneurship flourish;

  • Hosting regular events to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs and policymakers;

  • Updating entrepreneurs on how policy changes will impact their business;

  • Making the case in the media for entrepreneurs’ contributions to society.

We are also the Secretariat of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Entrepreneurship, which was set up to encourage, support and promote entrepreneurship and to ensure that Parliament is kept up to date on what is needed to create and sustain the most favourable conditions for entrepreneurship.

We are a small team that punches well above its weight in the think tank scene. Through their written output, events work, and other networking, the successful candidate will have opportunities to quickly rise up, establish a public profile and engage directly with the UK’s leading entrepreneurs and policymakers.

Role

  • Assist the team in conducting research for reports and policy papers on topics related to entrepreneurship. 

  • Gather data, analyse information, and contribute to drafting sections of research publications.

  • Assist in the planning and execution of events, such as conferences, or roundtable discussions.

  • Handle logistical arrangements, including venue booking, guest registration, and audiovisual setup.

  • Provide general administrative support to the team.

  • Attend events and network with entrepreneurs, policymakers, and other stakeholders to gain insights and establish connections.

  • Depending on the intern's background and interests, they may have the opportunity to contribute to policy analysis, drafting briefings, or supporting the work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Entrepreneurship or the Female Founders Forum. 

Skills

Necessary:

  • A good understanding of how to successfully manage research projects;

  • Knowledge and interest in entrepreneurship;

  • The ability to critically analyse information, suggest explanations and challenge your own assumptions;

  • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work quickly and meet deadlines; 

Desirable:

  • Past experience of writing research reports;

  • Good understanding of basic project management gained through work experience, study or personal activities

The ideal candidate will be highly self-motivated with a strong interest in public policy and entrepreneurship. They may be a student or a recent graduate. 

The ideal candidate will not simply wait to be assigned tasks, but proactively identify new opportunities to drive the policy agenda. Most importantly, their values will be in strong alignment with the values of The Entrepreneurs Network.

To apply, please email your CV, a 150 word cover letter to info@tenentrepreneurs.org. Also let us know potential dates that you could do.