About the opportunity
The British Red Cross is offering a 6-month paid internship focused on youth engagement and early careers development. As an intern, you will support projects that help young people access opportunities, build confidence, and develop career resilience. You will collaborate with colleagues across the organization to gather insights from young people, participate in youth engagement activities, and evaluate recruitment data to improve accessibility and inclusivity in paid opportunities. This hybrid role is based between home and the London offices, offering practical experience while contributing to meaningful community and youth-focused work.
Salary and benefits
- Salary of £24,479 per annum (plus Inner London Weighting of £3,344 pro rata, if residing and working in London)
- Flexible remote and hybrid working options
- 36 days of annual leave per annum (including bank holidays), with the option to buy extra leave
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Access to a recognition platform where managers can reward work with retail vouchers
- Exclusive discounts via Reward Gateway, Blue Light Card, Tickets for Good, and more
- Comprehensive wellbeing support including Peer Supporters, CiC (EAP), and Headspace app
- Structured learning and development opportunities
- Access to a free will writing service and tax-free death-in-service lump sum benefit
- Cycle2Work bicycle leasing scheme
Who can apply?
- Open to young people aged 18 to 25 years old
- Must be able to commit to a full-time placement (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday) from November 2026 to May 2027
- Possess a genuine interest in supporting young people and creating positive opportunities for others
- Demonstrate strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Exhibit good organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Have confidence using Microsoft Office applications and a willingness to learn and develop new skills
When to apply
- Application closing date is 23:59 on Sunday, 27 September 2026
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person Assessment Centre in London, likely during the week commencing 5 October 2026
How to apply
- Register for an account or log in on the British Red Cross careers portal
- Complete the online application form before the deadline on 27 September 2026
Additional information
- The position is a fixed-term contract running for 6 months from November 2026 to May 2027
- Contracted hours are 35 hours per week, worked Monday to Friday
- Due to anticipated high application volumes, interview caps may apply under disability-confident and standard application routes
- The British Red Cross encourages applications from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities, ethnically diverse backgrounds, caring responsibilities, and diverse socio-economic backgrounds
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- An ideal early-career stepping stone for young adults aged 18 to 25 looking to gain hands-on experience in the charity and nonprofit sector.
- A great fit for individuals passionate about advocacy, youth empowerment, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Offers robust financial compensation and comprehensive wellbeing benefits rarely matched by standard internships.
What should you think carefully about?
- The contract is strictly fixed-term for 6 months, requiring subsequent career planning post-May 2027.
- Requires availability for an in-person assessment center in London during early October 2026.
- Full-time commitment of 35 hours per week is mandatory throughout the placement duration.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This internship serves as an exceptional platform to build practical corporate or nonprofit experience, expand professional networks, and develop core competencies in youth programming and data analysis. It suits applicants seeking a structured, supported entry point into the charity sector during a gap year, career pivot, or immediately following secondary or tertiary education.
Our take
Applicants aged 18-25 seeking a paid, supportive entry-level role in London focused on youth empowerment should strongly consider applying before the September deadline, keeping in mind the fixed-term nature of the contract.
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