We are recruiting for a 12-week internship for the Food Use Places project, which will also work across other projects.
This is an entry-level internship, ideal for someone looking for their first job in the environmental sector. No prior experience or qualifications are required.
You’ll be part of a supportive, hard-working team in an award-winning non-profit organisation. We’re looking for someone who:
- Has the ability to work independently and be confident in engaging members of the public
- Enjoys communicating with people and has a friendly, approachable manner
- Is comfortable using everyday IT tools and is interested in creating social media content
Role Information
Hours: 37.5 per week
Salary: Real Living Wage Rate, £13.45 per hour
How to apply
- Download Job Description and Person Specification (pdf)
- Email us a CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should be no more than two sides of A4 and detail:
- How you meet the person specification
- Your interest in the role
- How this internship aligns with your future career plans
- Confirm your right to work in the UK and state what documentation you can provide in order to demonstrate this e.g. British passport/birth certificate/European Economic Area identity card/travel document showing an authorisation to reside and work in the UK, etc
- Provide names and contact details of two appropriate referees to whom confidential enquiries may be made. These don’t need to be from a paid job. They could be from a teacher, tutor, course leader, volunteer coordinator, community organiser, or anyone who can comment on your reliability and enthusiasm.
3. Complete the Equal Opportunities Form
Closing date: Midday, Thursday 27th August
Interview date: Wednesday 16th September (at our offices in Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3XG)
Email: info@bhfood.org.uk
We want our organisation to reflect the diversity of the city we work in, and we aim to be an equal opportunities employer – we welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, including candidates with protected characteristics. We are a Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.
