Educational Events Interns

Description:

Contract: fixed term, 7 or 10 weeks over June to August 2026 (starting 22nd June)
Additional: international students on visas which allow them to work full-time over university holidays will be able to apply for this position.
We also welcome applications from students who have just completed first year of university and fresh graduates.
The Role

Our interns will be matched to one of our premium career experiences, in which they will support the InvestIN team and take ownership in four key areas:
PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT: logistical organisation and planning of complex multiple day events throughout London, including management of resources, travel and administrative tasks
PROGRAMME DELIVERY: supporting the delivery of InvestIN’s immersive career experiences to up to 200 students in person
STUDENT MANAGEMENT: overseeing large groups of students aged 15-18, including managing student behaviour, attendance, wellbeing and supporting with safeguarding
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT: day-to-day management of our programme delivery teams, stakeholder management and liaising with professionals delivering sessions
For a full list of the career experiences you may support on, head to https://investin.org/collections/our-programmes.
SITE 

During the summer holidays, we deliver immersive Summer Experiences designed to give students a 360-degree insight into their dream career. Led by industry professionals, our programmes offer up to 65 hours of hands-on experience, including visits to real workplaces, professional development coaching, and exclusive networking opportunities.
Our Summer Experiences are based on-campus in central London at some of the UK’s most prestigious universities, including University College London (UCL), the London School of Economics (LSE), and the University of London. Students can choose to attend a one-week, two-week, or two-week Premium programme, with the option to study on a non-residential or residential basis.
This on-campus setting provides students with a safe, supportive, and inspiring environment while offering an authentic taste of university life in the heart of London.
Ways we support our Interns:

We will cover the full cost of a new DBS (if required) for your first contract working with InvestIN. We encourage all staff to sign up for the Update Service. 
Extensive, paid, on-site training prior to student arrival
Appraisals
Access to Employee Assist Programme (EAP)
Continual support for all staff from the Summer Experience Directors, both on the ground and via phone/email
Online safeguarding and prevent training
Professional, fun and supportive environment
Remuneration: £500 per week
Returning interns or those with additional responsibilities will be eligible for a higher salary band of £530 per week.
 
Details of Internship

Location: Our office is located in Victoria, London. During the internship, you will spend some weeks in the office and some ‘on site’ with our students at venues in Bloomsbury and across Central London.
Hours: 5 days per week with 2 full days off per week.
: Typically, 9am - 6pm Monday - Friday. Some weekend work will be required, but you would be made aware in advance.
Programme weeks may require additional hours, which will be balanced out with time off in lieu. You should not exceed a total of 265 (7 week contract) or 375 (10 week contract) hours across your contract, and any work above this will be compensated in line with our overtime policy.
You will accrue Annual Leave throughout your internship at a standard rate (25 days per year pro-rated).
Responsibilities

While no two days running our Summer Experiences are the same, tasks on a typical day as an Educational Events Intern might include:
Working with a Programme Lead to prepare for the day, including managing movement of resources from our storage unit, logistics and various office-based administrative tasks (printing and laminating resources, scheduling professionals using Microsoft calendar, editing programme content)
Taking responsibility for the wellbeing of students on your programme as you travel across London to one of our world-class venues
Collaborating closely with the residential staff to support accommodation students, including conducting handovers at the start and end of each day to address any concerns or issues 
Being the first port of call for pastoral and wellbeing support of your students throughout their time with InvestIN (training will be provided)
Attendance Management responsibilities for non-accommodation students
Supporting SEND students with any adjustments during programme activities
Problem-solving and liaising with venue staff to ensure the smooth running of the day
Meeting with our inspiring professional speakers and other delivery team to brief them ahead of the session
Facilitating the delivery of the day, including running icebreaker activities
Overall time-management of the day, ensuring sessions run to time and safeguarding student well-being by coordinating regular breaks
Delegating tasks to others on the programme delivery team and taking overall ownership of ensuring our student enjoy a 5* experience
Completing a variety of responsibilities dependent on the programme you are assigned to, which may vary depending on the size and nature of your programme - for instance, organising and moving resources for creative careers, or larger-scale classroom management for our biggest programmes
Please see the attached Job Description for a more complete list of the duties associated with this Intern role.

About You
INVESTIN PERSON SPECIFICATION

You are an organised and detail-oriented university student, or recent graduate, looking to gain experience in events management and logistics. You thrive under pressure and love to work in a busy, fast-paced environment. You are a fast learner who is enthusiastic, proactive and great at taking initiative.
You exhibit a can-do attitude and demonstrate a high level of ownership and professionalism when approaching your work. You are excited to work with a rapidly scaling start-up aiming to support school students aged 15-18 in achieving their dream careers.
You have, and can demonstrate, the following skills and interests:
Experience in organising live in-person events and in fast-paced environments
Fantastic organisational skills, ability to balance multiple priorities and dedication to attention to detail
Experience and enjoyment of working with students aged between 15-18
A high level of vigilance when working with young or vulnerable people and working knowledge of safeguarding for 15-18-year-olds
Ability to thrive under pressure with a positive attitude
Ability to develop new skills and competencies on a daily basis
Experience of working with and leading a team
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to problem solve
Highly IT literate, with experience of using Microsoft and Google Systems
A deeply entrenched sense of personal pride in your work, and a commitment to giving students a 5* experience in every interaction
A deeply invested belief in InvestIN’s sense of purpose and our programmes
You feel a sense of passion and belonging when you read our cultural values (Please see attached Job Description)
About Us
 
Who is InvestIN?

InvestIN’s mission is to bridge the gap between school and the workplace. Our 1 – 2 week immersive experiences provide ‘the ultimate work experience’ for 15 – 18 year olds through a combination of interactive simulations, site visits, seminars, networking sessions and career coaching to build an understanding of their dream career. 

We have a global reach with over 70,000 students from 100+ countries and 4,000+ schools attend our Summer programmes, with 50% of our students joining us from countries abroad. Around half of our students stay with us in our central London accommodation, enjoying our exciting social programme of evening and weekend activities and additional opportunities to network with their peers.