THE ROLE

At Stonehaven, we help our clients achieve real outcomes - shaping debates, influencing decision-makers, and delivering change that matters. We are looking for an ambitious intern to join our London team, with a passion for current affairs, societal change, and helping businesses navigate complex challenges.

As an intern, you will work across client accounts and alongside multidisciplinary teams, supporting research, analysis, and campaign delivery. You’ll quickly get exposure to the full breadth of our work - from political monitoring to stakeholder engagement and creative campaign planning. This is a hands-on role where you’ll learn from leading industry experts while developing your own skills and interests.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Support account teams with day-to-day client work and project delivery.
• Monitor political events and provide concise, insightful briefings and analysis.
• Conduct desk-based research to inform client strategies and new business opportunities.
• Prepare materials such as agendas, meeting notes, monthly reports, and press summaries.
• Track and report media coverage on key issues and policies.
• Contacting important stakeholders - including MPs, journalists, and businesses - to support campaigns and gather intelligence.
• Contribute ideas to campaign planning and creative strategy.
• Stay across political, business, and social trends to identify opportunities for our clients.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• An interest in politics, current affairs, and how change happens in society.
• Curiosity about how businesses, policymakers, and the media interact.
• Good research and writing skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to take initiative and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with good interpersonal skills and a collaborative attitude.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a readiness to contribute ideas.

ABOUT YOU

• Excited by how our work can deliver real change for clients.
• Eager to learn and develop skills across research, analysis, and strategic communications.
• Curious about current affairs, politics, and global trends.
• Confident communicator, able to present ideas clearly and work collaboratively.
• Creative and proactive, able to contribute new ideas to support campaigns.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.

ABOUT STONEHAVEN

At Stonehaven you’ll join a consultancy that combines political insight, business strategy, and communications expertise to deliver change that matters. You’ll work alongside colleagues with diverse skills, gain exposure to senior clients, and have real opportunities to develop your career as part of our ambitious and supportive team.

Stonehaven is part of SHGH, a group of cross-border advisory firms, guiding clients through an unprecedented period of change in policy, politics, regulation, and sustainable growth. SHGH companies include strategy and communications consultancy Stonehaven, international sustainability consultancy Robertsbridge, and cross border economics, research and policy firm, Public First. As a Group we have offices in London, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, and Washington DC.

BENEFITS

Please note this Internship is for 6 months, with the potential to progress to a full time Analyst role.

We understand the importance of supporting our team members, especially those who are at the start of their career. As such, we offer:

• You will be paid London Living Wage (£13.85 / hour) for a 40 hour week

• You will be entitled to 12.5 days of annual leave over the 6 month period

• Pension salary sacrifice scheme with 5% company contribution

• An opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment

• Exposure to real-world client problems and the chance to work on live projects

• We are based in Central London, close to several public transport links and for anyone who prefers to cycle in we offer bike storage on site.

• We encourage a mix of home and office-based working to help our team to achieve a healthy balance between work and their personal goals, and continue to adapt to the changing needs of our workforce

• Regular team social events

TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and CV using the application form below by Friday 17th October.

Stonehaven is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal opportunity and equal pay regardless of background, including race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in this recruitment process, please get in touch.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.