View Vacancy - Intern Project Manager, Department for Business and Trade (NLD26.049)

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Job Category

Department for Business and Trade roles (DBT)

Job Subcategory

Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Are you excited by international business, curious about how government supports trade and investment, and looking for an internship where your work genuinely makes an impact? The British Embassy in The Hague is offering two hands-on internships within the Department for Business & Trade (DBT), giving you the chance to contribute directly to UK-Netherlands commercial engagement.

Who We Are:

The British Embassy in The Hague is part of a global network representing the UK's political, economic and consular interests in over 230 locations worldwide. DBT supports UK companies to trade internationally and helps foreign businesses invest and grow in the UK. DBT Netherlands works closely with Dutch companies interested in expanding to the UK, and with British firms exploring opportunities in the Dutch market.

By joining our Trade or Investment team, you'll gain rare, behind-the-scenes exposure to how a major Embassy operates and how government engages with international business.

What will you do?

We are recruiting two interns, each with a different focus:

As our Trade Intern, you will:

• Support the team in managing trade enquiries from UK companies across diverse sectors;
• Conduct market research, gather business intelligence and draft briefings and presentations;
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of business events, trade shows and trade missions.

As our Investment Intern, you will:

• Support the Investment team in organising events for prospective Dutch investors;
• Help identify stakeholders in the Dutch market and manage event logistics;
• Assist with account management, updating databases and maintaining key information assets.

Across both tracks, you'll work closely with experienced Trade & Investment Advisers and contribute to meaningful, real-world projects.

Why you should apply:

This internship programme offers:

• A unique opportunity to see diplomacy and international business up close.
• Direct involvement in commercial work that supports UK and Dutch companies.
• A chance to develop practical skills in research, communication, event organisation and stakeholder engagement.
• The ability to grow your professional network within an Embassy environment.
• A supportive team that values curiosity, initiative and collaboration.

The role is ideal for students looking to deepen their understanding of trade, investment, government engagement and international markets.

What you'll love about the role

• Working in one of the UK's most dynamic and forward-looking overseas teams.
• Being trusted with meaningful responsibilities from day one.
• Flexible working hours (20 hours/week) to balance with your studies.
• Opportunities for learning & development, including training and job shadowing.
• A friendly, inclusive and high-performing workplace where your contribution truly matters.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Our Ideal Candidate shows:

• Full professional proficiency in English (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
• Currently undertaking studies at an HBO/University in the Netherlands, with enrolment continuing until at least June 2026;
• Some previous professional experience (e.g., student association, volunteering, customer service, university groups);
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, managing responsibilities reliably;
• Excellent written and verbal communication, ensuring clarity and professionalism in all interactions;
• Good command of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook).

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

Nice to have:

• Full professional proficiency in Dutch (both written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
• A good understanding of the UK and/or Netherlands business environment including business drivers.

Required behaviours

Communicating and Influencing, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together

Application deadline

18 February 2026

Grade

Internship

Type of Position

Part-Time, Fixed Term

Working hours per week

20

Duration of Post

6 months

Region

Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory

Netherlands

Location (City)

The Hague

Type of Post

British Embassy

Number of vacancies

2

Salary Currency

EUR

Salary

400 €

Type of Salary

monthly

Start Date

13 April 2026

Other benefits and conditions of employment

The successful candidate will be offered a 6 months fixed-term internship contract and will receive a flat compensation amount of €400 per month based on working 20 hours per week. The duration of the internship allows for some flexibility to take into account specific demands which may be set by Dutch higher education institutions.

The reserve candidates' period for this campaign is set at 12 months.

We offer a benefits package including:

• Annual leave;
• UK and Dutch public and privilege holidays;
• Access to the FCDO learning & development (L&D) platform. The Embassy encourages a culture of continuous learning. All employees have access to the Civil Service-Learning platform which gives access to training to improve job specific skills;
• L&D leave entitlement.

Internship conditions: The internship is subject to successful professional background and security clearance checks. The British Embassy promotes and demonstrates the core values of Professionalism, Inclusivity, Honesty and Respect in all that we do. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all members of the team are expected to treat each other with respect. We value great teamwork, and we ask that everyone contributes to create a positive atmosphere at work.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in The Netherlands and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the internship contract.

Additional information

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background check, security clearance and 1 month probationary period.

Start date is an indicative target start date.

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field "Application deadline".

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link . Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.

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