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BNE Vacancy: Internship

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As we grow in size, we are looking for a highly organised, motivated, and flexible intern to join our team.

This is a primarily administrative support role.  This will involve office administration, such as dealing with telephone enquiries, diary management and document and contacts management.  The successful candidate would also be expected to assist with research.

The successful candidate will possess very good written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to take the initiative, multitask and work independently and as part of a team.  You would be expected to get involved in a wide range of projects, and be involved in office administration for BNE.  Responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to:

• Office administration: diaries, booking meetings, arranging travel and assisting with event management.
• Dealing with telephone and e-mail enquiries.
• Supporting the maintenance of BNE’s website an internet presence (twitter, facebook, flickr, etc.)
• Sending out letters, correspondence and press releases.
• Managing BNE contacts databases.
• Assisting with research, writing policy papers, position papers, analysis and blogging.
• Assisting in any other activities as required.

The successful candidate should be positive, willing to go the extra mile and have a hands-on approach. An interest in European Union politics and sympathy with BNE’s principles and aims would be beneficial.  Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

The successful candidate will be paid in line with the national minimum wage for a period of up to six months. Application by way of CV and one-page cover letter (both in a single MS Word or PDF document) by way of email to BNE Deputy Director, Paul O’Hagan – info@bnegroup.org. Please write ‘BNE Intern Application’ as the subject-line of the email.  Applications close on Friday 4 May at 5pm.

BNE Vacancy – Brussels Trainee

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About BNE

Business for New Europe was founded in 2006 and is a pro-European, business oriented think-tank and advocacy organisation.  We are backed by our advisory council, which is a coalition of leading UK business figures.  We are committed to highlighting the benefits of the UK’s EU membership, particularly amongst the business community.  With offices in both London and Brussels, we produce research, lobby the UK government and the EU institutions, hold numerous high level events and are active in the media.  BNE also provides the secretariat roles for the British Brussels Network (BBN) and the All Party Parliamentary Group on the European Union (APPG EU) in Westminster.

BNE is looking for a trainee to join our Brussels office from November for a period of six months.  The position will also include 50% of time spent as a researcher in a leading public affairs agency.  This would be an ideal opportunity for an individual who has recently finished his/her undergraduate degree.  As the majority of our team is based in London, this role requires a highly organised and proactive individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the organisation of BNE and BBN events.
• Write entries for the BNE and BBN blogs.
• Update and maintain BNE and BBN Contact Databases.
• Maintain the BNE and BBN websites.
• Provide daily press summaries relating to the UK’s relationship with the EU.
• Assist with administrative tasks.
• Attend relevant conferences and seminars in Brussels and provide reports to team.
• Provide briefing on EU affairs.

Candidate requirements

• Interest in the UK’s relationship with the European Union.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills – the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively and under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good judgement and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ideal candidate will have proficiency in the French language.