Onward is looking for exceptional candidates to join our rolling six-month paid internship programme. The role will expose the successful candidate to all aspects of Onward’s work: you will contribute to our research programmes, help organise events with frontline politicians and world-leading experts, and support media campaigns.
Our paid interns work closely with Onward’s research team to develop new ideas for the country’s greatest social and economic policy challenges. The successful candidate will typically be responsible for supporting the research process, including conducting data analysis, policy research and drafting. This will range across our research programmes.
In addition, interns support Onward’s busy events and engagement programmes. This will typically involve curating our bi-weekly newsletter, organising events with leading MPs and policymakers, generating ideas for future events and supporting our wider political and social media engagement.
Six months, Full-time, based in Westminster with some flexibility around working from home.
London Living Wage
W/C 28th July 2025
August, 2025
To apply, please provide a CV and cover letter to Laurence Fredricks: Laurence.Fredricks@ukonward.com.
The deadline for applications is 6pm Tuesday 22nd July 2025.
Please note applicants may be required to do a short assessment.
Onward offers fixed internship cycles lasting six months. The advertised role is expected to run from August to February 2026, and the next internship cycle is open now. While we accept rolling applications, please note that if you apply mid-cycle, your application will be considered in the next recruitment cycle.