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Once you’re signed up, you’ll receive tailored careers support, such as CV writing guidance, advice and preparation tips for applications and interviews, and other helpful resources.

Below are some internships and graduate opportunities which you may be interested in applying for.

Reach out to your career coach (Mona) directly for support in making a brilliant application to this opportunity or any other roles you come across.

Southwark Council Internship Programme 2026

Suitable for: Students and Graduates

Southwark Council has the following opportunities open:

Local Economy Team: Join our Local Economy team as an intern and play a vital role in shaping activities that contribute to the Southwark 2030 vision of a strong and fair economy. In this role, you will support Southwark’s town centres and high streets to thrive as vibrant, cleaner, greener, and safer spaces for residents and visitors. You will research the needs of local entrepreneurs and business owners to help inform strategy and programme design, while also building relationships with Southwark’s wider business community to foster collaboration and growth. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in local economic development while developing valuable skills in research, stakeholder engagement, and project delivery.

Adult Social Care Personal Budget Service: In this role, you will work on an exciting projects including Supporting the annual price review of our care provisions, helping collate external rate requests for year 26/27, recording and maintaining accurate information, supporting and organising meetings, and working closely with Service managers, social workers, placement colleagues, and external providers. You will bring analytical skills and attention to detail, especially when working with financial data and a collaborative mindset, with the ability to work with both internal teams and external providers. You’ll be part of a dedicated Payments team within the Personal Budgets and Client Finance Service. We provide vital payment functions for Adult social care services. Our culture is collaborative and supportive, with opportunities to learn, develop and play a key role in shaping better outcomes for residents. Applications for its 12-week internships are now open.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Banking Summer Internship 2026

Location: London

Suitable for: Students and Graduates

Handelsbanken is a relationship-focused commercial and retail bank, operating primarily in Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and the UK, known for its local decision-making, long-term customer relationships, and focus on financial stability, offering services like business accounts, financing, mortgages, savings, and wealth management for individuals and companies. Applications for its 10-week internships are now open for summer 2026.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Global Marketing Internship 2025

Location: London

Suitable for: Students and Graduates

Entrepreneur First  believe that a small number of exceptional people will have an extraordinary impact by creating the technology companies which shape the future in ways we cannot yet imagine.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Commercial Leadership Graduate

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

Ready to grow your potential? Join Virgin Media O2 on our Commercial Leadership Graduate Scheme to shape customer-first strategies, test digital journeys, and drive revenue innovation—all while widening your skills and earning £35,000, as well as a £2,000 welcome bonus!

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

United Kingdom Graduate Programme

Location: London

Suitable for: Students and Graduates

Robert Bird Group is a global firm of leading engineering consultants and designers with a growing portfolio of projects and partnerships, and a diverse and collaborative culture. We offer specialist services across structural, civil, geotechnical, and construction engineering.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Graduate Management Trainee Programme

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

At Walker Cole, we have a culture where you can hone your talents alongside some of the most experienced and successful brains in the industry. Our graduate programme is created to provide you with the knowledge, abilities, and credentials necessary to launch your career in the best way possible.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Business Development Graduate – FMCG London

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Internship / Graduate Pathway

Location: London

Suitable for: Students and Graduates

At Jnction, we are like an app store for the railway, taking complex rail data and creating bespoke products/apps for rail staff to use day-to-day. We also provide consulting and data expertise to help the rail industry tackle its most difficult problems.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Audit Graduate Programme (ACA) – Corporate audit sector

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

At Moore Kingston Smith, we believe in the potential of people to make a positive impact, fuelled by the power of genuine understanding. As an accredited training firm, we’re committed to providing first-class professional development in a supportive and friendly environment. Over three years, you will gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and build the foundation for a successful career in audit. You will work with businesses as part of our Corporate Audit team, delivering exceptional client service while earning your ACA qualification and becoming an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Technology Graduate Development Programme – MI5, MI6

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

MI5 and MI6 are part of the UK’s Intelligence Services. We work together to safeguard Britain’s people, interests and businesses from various threats at home, overseas and online, including cyber-attacks, espionage, terrorism, and organised crime. On our Technology Graduate Development Programme, you’ll work across our vital missions, delivering impact at the heart of national security, all within a supportive and inclusive environment that allows everyone to thrive.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

2026 Client and Product Graduate Rotational Programme – EMEA

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

This is your opportunity to learn from some of the sharpest minds in asset management at BlackRock — and shape the future of how we serve clients, build products and drive innovation. Our Client & Product Graduate Rotational Programme gives you a front-row seat to how a global investment firm builds partnerships, solves problems, and delivers real impact.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Graduate Analyst

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

Zopa started our journey back in 2005, building the first ever peer-to-peer lending company. Fast forward to 2020 and we launched Zopa Bank. A bank that listens to what our customers don’t like about finance and does the opposite. We’re redefining what it feels like to work in finance. Our vision for a new era of banking puts people front and centre — we’ve built a business that empowers everyone to aim high, every day, to move finance forward.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Health and Safety Graduate

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

At Keir, we’re looking for a Health and Safety Graduate to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Network based in London.  Within this role you can enjoy 26 days annual leave, 24/7 Wellbeing Support Programme, and even more. Working across the water, nuclear and other decarbonised energy, environmental and waterways sectors, we provide sustainable and safe solutions for our clients and customers whilst protecting and restoring natural habitats.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Santander CIB 2026 Summer Internship Program – Investment Banking

Location: London

Suitable for: Students

As a Santander CIB Summer in Investment Banking you will actively participate in the execution of transactions and advisory projects across various Global Banking areas and sub-products, including Debt Capital Markets, Equity Capital Markets, Leveraged Finance, Merger and Acquisitions (M&A), Structured Finance, Syndicated Loans.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Solicitor Training Contract and Legal Work Placements 2027

Location: London

Suitable for: Students and Graduates

As the UK’s leading full-service law firm, at Irwin Mitchell, we believe we have something genuinely different to offer our trainee solicitors due to our wide range of legal teams. You’ll have the opportunity to specialise in legal services tailored for individuals or businesses, while simultaneously gaining exposure to our comprehensive suite of teams. This integrated approach ensures that clients can fulfil all their legal requirements with us, while allowing you to broaden your legal expertise across a spectrum of interrelated service areas throughout a client’s journey.  Every year, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and subjects. Our 102 current trainees come from 39 different universities, and 38% from Non-Russell group universities.  

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

2026 People & Change Graduate Programme – London

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

The People & Change Graduate Programme at the FCA is a two-year rotational scheme designed to build your expertise across our corporate and operational functions. You’ll gain hands-on experience in areas such as change management, HR, corporate governance, and communications, contributing to projects that support our people, systems, and strategic goals. Throughout your rotations, you’ll develop essential skills in judgement, engagement, self-management, and delivery. Whether you’re supporting a strategic change initiative, building stakeholder engagement, or strengthening organisational resilience in cyber and operational roles, you’ll acquire valuable capabilities in project management, influencing, and negotiation.  

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Engineering Graduate Trainee

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

At NatWest, our Engineers are at the heart of innovation, collaborating across the bank to create cutting-edge solutions that make a real difference for millions of customers. Whether it’s enhancing mobile apps, leveraging AI for personalised experiences, or simplifying core systems, our engineers are shaping the future of banking. This programme is designed to give you everything you need to thrive. We provide focused development with an initial engineering bootcamp and no rotations, just deep, meaningful experiences in your assigned team.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Content and Digital Marketing Executive

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

Join EMJ as a Content & Digital Marketing Executive and play a key role in shaping the online presence of our three brands – EMJ, AMJ, and EMJ GOLD. This is a dynamic opportunity to combine creativity, strategy, and execution in a high-performance environment where your work will directly influence how we engage with our global audience of healthcare and pharma professionals.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Insurance Summer Internship

Location: London

Suitable for: Students

Hamilton are a global specialty insurance and reinsurance company enhanced by data and technology, focused on producing sustainable underwriting profitability and delivering significant shareholder value. Headquartered in Bermuda, we operate on a global basis, with over 550 employees and key underwriting operations in London, Bermuda, the US and Dublin.

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Marketing & Outreach Internship – SME Recruitment Support

Location: London

Suitable for: Graduates

Heart of the City is a small charity helping SMEs embed responsible and sustainable business practices. We deliver training, expert guidance, and peer learning to strengthen SMEs’ procurement readiness and sustainability credentials.

We are currently running the Southwark Supplier Readiness Programme, supporting SMEs in the London Borough of Southwark to become supplier ready. As we prepare for the next cohorts starting March 2026, we are seeking an enthusiastic intern to help boost our marketing, communications, and recruitment activities.
 
Role Purpose
The Marketing & Outreach Intern will support Heart of the City’s efforts to recruit SMEs for our training programmes. This is a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in marketing, communications, and stakeholder engagement within an ethical and sustainability-focused organisation.
 
Key Responsibilities
Marketing & Outreach
Research and identify local business networks, community organisations, and online platforms for programme promotion.
Assist in building outreach lists and contacting potential SME participants.
Distribute promotional materials (e.g., leaflets) to community hubs, coworking spaces and organisations such as coffee shops to increase programme visibility.
Support the development and scheduling of social media content (LinkedIn, Meta).
Engagement & Relationship Building
Liaise with local businesses, business associations, and community partners to strengthen engagement and establish partnerships.
Monitoring & Reporting
Track outreach and engagement activities, providing feedback and suggestions for improvement.
General Support
Assist the Heart of the City team with administrative and event related tasks to successfully run the programme delivery.
 
Skills & Attributes
Proficiency in Microsoft 365
Experience using social media (Meta, LinkedIn) professionally
Strong research and analytical skills
Clear and persuasive communication
Proactive, enthusiastic, and willing to learn
Independent and self-motivated
 
Learning Outcomes
Practical experience in marketing and outreach for a purpose-driven organisation
Understanding of SME engagement and business support
Development of research, stakeholder engagement, and campaign planning skills
 
Logistics
Dates:
Tuesday 20 January 2026
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Wednesday 28 January 2026
Times: 9.00 am – 5.00 pm, with 1 hour lunch break
Working Arrangement: Office-based with local outreach tasks
Reporting: Giulia Trabacchin, Programme Manager, giulia@theheartofthecity.com
 
How to Apply
Send your CV and a short cover letter (max 500 words) to Giulia Trabacchin at giulia@theheartofthecity.com by Friday 02 January 2025
Interview invites will be sent on: Wednesday 07 January 2026
Interviews: Thursday 08 January 2026
Start Date: Tuesday 20 January 2026

To apply, please contact your coach, Mona.

Alternatively, you can find a whole host of opportunities open for applications on our partner website, graduatejobs.com.