Description
The British Embassy to the Holy See is a small but highly active embassy. We are a
friendly team and place a high value on supporting all of our staff, including interns,
with their professional development goals. This is a unique opportunity to gain insight
into different aspects of an embassy’s work, from events planning and administration
to policy research and reporting, as part of a supportive team. We are looking for a
professional, motivated and organised individual with a drive to learn, strong attention
to detail and a good knowledge of international affairs.
Task
Your work will include daily monitoring and reporting on such issues to the Ambassador
and Deputy, as well as contributing to the embassy’s political work by conducting research,
forexample. You will also assist with other projects, such as support with translations,
asrequired. You will support the Ambassador’s Private Office in delivering a high-quality
service through administrative tasks, such as managing the embassy inbox. Social events,
big or small, are integral to meeting our diplomatic objectives. As our intern, you will
support the Social Secretary with events, from lunches and reception to high-level
events and delegations.
Main duties and responsabilities:
- Daily press summaries; occasional policy research; occasional translations/summaries
from Italian to English and vice versa; - administration eg contacts database management and ad hoc tasks;
- assisting with correspondence and diary management;
- assisting the Social Secretary with the organisation of embassy events, including
lunches/receptions; contribute to high-level events, including logistics and welcoming
guests; - administration eg contacts database management and ad hoc tasks.
Required experience and skills:
- Minimum C1 CEFR level or equivalent spoken and written English and Italian;
- IT and analytical skills;
- organisational and interpersonal skills;
- ability to prioritise work;
- drive to learn and develop;
- ability to work as part of a highly dynamic team;
- interest in learning about the UK, the Holy See and the work of an embassy.
Place
Via dei Corridori 48, 00193 Rome, RM, Italy
Contract
Curricula internship for students only
Period
From may to november 2025 – 9:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Applicants should send a CV and covering letter, setting out their motivation
for applying and what they can bring to the role, in English, to be sent through
their university’s ‘Ufficio Tirocini’. Applications without a covering letter will not
be considered.
Terms and conditions
The candidate will have to go through a selection process by way of an interview,
both written and oral. Only applicants who will be registered students
with the university for the duration of the internship are eligible to apply.
The intern will be granted a number of credits (crediti formativi) as indicated by the
university. The internship is not a work contract and as such is not paid.
However, the Embassy will pay the intern a monthly allowance of €350 per month.
This amount is not subject to tax under current local legislation.
The intern would be expected to work an average of 30 hours per week,
Monday to Friday, within the range of 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Some degree of flexibility
is expected, mostly in case of events. Flexibility is ensured by the embassy
to accommodate the intern’s need in case of university exams or personal reasons.
Other administrative details are set out in the university ‘progetto formativo’
to be signed once appointed to the internship.
Applications will have to come through the university by 3rd May 2025.
Applications should be sent to candidature@unint.eu with object “British Embassy – Holy See”.
Interviews will take place in mid-May.
Please note that applications will have to come through the university abiding
by Italian law: DM 142/98. Individual applications shall not be considered.
Interested students can liaise with the “Ufficio Stages” of their Faculty or
University which should send us the application(s). Individual applications not
coming through an eligible institution will not be acknowledged or considered
for an internship.
Confirmation of the internship is subject to security clearance.
Contacts
Ufficio placement e tirocini
Daniela Cecchini
Tel: 06.510.777.407
