Research, Advocacy and Communications Intern

Our Organisation 

Future Advocacy is a global agency, based in London, Brussels and Berlin, that puts cutting-edge advocacy, campaigning and communications tools into the hands of individuals and organisations working to create a better future. 

We are highly skilled at:

• Designing winning advocacy and strategic communications strategies 
• Mobilising targeted and powerful campaigns for change
• Securing strategically important media coverage
• Digital and creative campaigns
• Research, analysis, policy development and writing 
• Training in all aspects of strategy, government relations, campaigning, and media work

We are proud to work for some fantastic clients seeking to make the world a better place. Current and previous clients include the Jamie Oliver Group; Movember; the Elton John AIDS Foundation; Brave Movement; Centre for Democracy and Technology; ECPAT International; Which?; WaterAid; Bite Back 2030; World Food Programme; Islamic Relief; Sarah Brown’s TheirWorld charity; Wellcome Trust, and the World Wide Web Foundation. 

Our small but mighty team is made up of people from 8 countries around the world, with experience in government, politics, NGOs, foundations, and the private sector - all motivated to drive positive change. Our Founder/CEO previously was Director of the ONE campaign across Europe for seven years, responsible for all ONE’s policy, campaigns, digital, media, and advocacy work. He was a key architect of the Make Poverty History Campaign; Movement Director for the anti-slavery organisation Walk Free; and an Executive Director of the UK Labour Party. Our Director of EU office has more than 10 years experience of influencing EU institutions with the ONE Campaign and the European Women’s Lobby. Prior to this she worked for the International Criminal Court. 

Role

Future Advocacy’s Brussels office is seeking a Research, Advocacy and Communications Intern. This is a great opportunity to be thrown in at the deep end in a small, dynamic organisation with a major focus on team and personal development. The successful candidate will quickly develop a range of skills, including research, advocacy, writing, and communications. They will work closely with our small and energetic team.

Responsibilities will include:

• Supporting advocacy and strategic communications work
• Researching key issues relating to consultancy projects
• Supporting business development
• Overseeing social media
• Other tasks as required

Skills and experience

Essential

• Strong academic performance in a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience that demonstrates high quality research, writing, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in advocacy, campaigning or communications (paid or voluntary)
• Some experience in working with EU institutions
• A commitment to bring positive social change
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Great attention to detail
• Digital skills and knowledge of social media
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to manage competing priorities 
• Willingness to undertake routine admin tasks 

Desirable 

• Ability to represent the organisation to high level individuals
• Design skills 

Terms and Conditions

• Salary: €1300/month + €55 travel allowance, lunch vouchers, personal hospitalisation insurance reimbursement and full desk set up
• Contract: 6 months, Full-Time
• Hours: 38 hours per week, Monday-Friday
• Location: Brussels (we work flexibly with around 2 days per week together in the office with the rest from home)
• Start date: as soon as possible

To apply

Please apply in English by submitting a cover letter and CV using the button below. 

In your cover letter, please let us know how you found the job.

The deadline for applications is 22 March at 23:59. Late applications will not be considered. First round interviews will be held in-person in Brussels in the week of the 30th of March.

Future Advocacy is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of their race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability.  We particularly encourage applications from members of groups that are currently under-represented in our organisation, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic people. 

We are happy to discuss flexible working and other adjustments on a case by case basis.