Internships

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the UK is looking for interns to join the secretariat full- or part time during the autumn of 2022 and spring 2023.

As an intern you will be an important part of the team at the Chamber and contribute to the everyday operations of the entire organisation. The internship lasts six months, and includes both department-specific duties as well as supporting the office with administrative tasks. The Chamber seeks to recruit interns for the departments: Business Services, Events and Programmes, and Membership and Community.

Business Services Department

The main responsibilities of the Business Services Department are business support, introductions and matchmaking, managing acceleration and growth programmes and planning for delegation programmes and study visits. The everyday tasks of the intern include delivering projects and programmes for SMEs as well as performing various business support activities.

Events and Programmes Department

The main responsibility of the Event and Programme Department is planning for, organising and executing approximately 20 events per semester. This includes both business-oriented events and events focused on social networking. The everyday tasks of the intern include preparing and planning for all events, managing event sign-ups and registrations as well as communicating with collaboration partners.

Membership and Community Department

The main responsibilities of the Membership and Community Department is member recruitment, member retention and relationship management within the network. The everyday tasks of the intern include managing the CRM-system, preparing and performing data projects, as well as networking with current and prospect members.

Application

To apply for this internship, please send an e-mail (in English) including a cover letter and CV to Chief Executive Peter Sandberg at applications@scc.org.uk. The subject line should be “Internship Application for the Swedish Chamber of Commerce”. Please include a specification of your preferred department and a motivation of why you would be a good fit.

NB: Applicants must have the legal right to reside and work in the United Kingdom, including UK citizenship, settled or pre-settled status. Please note that the SCC is unable to apply for any of these.

Qualifications

An ideal applicant has the following profile:

Currently enrolled student or future student at a university or institution of higher education
Has very good language skills in English
Is prestigeless, full of initiative, fearless and ambitious
Has a genuine interest in representing Sweden and promoting business and trade between the two countries
Applicants must have the legal right to reside and work in the United Kingdom, including UK citizenship, settled or pre-settled status. Please note that the SCC is unable to apply for any of these.

Project management part of daily tasks

“A day at the Business Services department is filled with a variety of different assignments. I have a lot of contact with representatives from different, most often Swedish, companies asking for help with their presence on the UK market. When we receive an enquiry, I conduct research on companies, sectors or people relevant for the enquiry. The Business Services department offers a range of services including company matchmaking, partner searches and operational support. Project management within our offered services, from planning to execution, is therefore part of my daily tasks.”

Baltsar Lindgren, Business Services Intern Spring 2020

Perfect first step of your international career

"Holding an internship position at the Chamber is a perfect first step of your international career. During my time at the Chamber, I learned how to understand the British business culture, but also the importance of building strong Swedish-British business relationships. Also, you will get the invaluable opportunity to strengthen your network and gain both work- and life related lessons. I am forever grateful for my six months at the Chamber."

Erica Möller, Marketing and Communications Intern Autumn 2019

Valuable experience from an international environment

“My time at the Swedish Chamber gave me work experience to remember. The fact that I got to be involved in the activities of this very honourable organisation, gave me valuable experience from an international environment. I had the pleasure to meet inspiring people and develop my network, learn about organisations and companies of competence and passion, and develop my understanding of the international business relations of Sweden and the UK, like no school book ever could have done.”

Aleksandar Trkulja, Events and Programmes Intern Autumn 2019

Building strong and mutually beneficial relationships

"During my internship I developed skills in how to act and communicate in international business settings. I learned to recognise that organisations within the same network can be very diverse and have different needs and reasons for being a part of the network. I also learned to understand differences and similarities in Swedish and British business culture. I have learned the importance of building strong and mutually beneficial relationships with other people and that business is just as much about connecting with people as it is about numbers and solving mathematical formulas.”

Lovisa Lindkvist, Members and Community Intern Spring 2019

Immediately involved in the business

"As an intern at the Swedish Chamber of Commerce you are immediately involved in the business, get to take responsibility and do meaningful tasks as a natural member of the team. You are continuously challenged, expected to deliver and get to meet interesting people and work with fantastic colleagues. My time at the Chamber was an invaluable experience, I grew as a person and also had a lot of fun."

Sofia Rosenblad, Events and Programmes Intern Spring 2019

One of my most memorable experiences

"Interning at the Chamber was one of the most memorable experiences that I have ever had. Not only did I develop skills vital to succeed in a professional setting, learn the ins and outs of international business and extend my network, but I also learned to truly appreciate the excitement of working closely with an amazing team to achieve a common goal. It did not hurt that it was in London - the vibrant world center of business."

Erik Helldén, Marketing and Communications Intern Spring 2019

About the Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the United Kingdom

The Swedish Chamber of Commerce for the United Kingdom is the ultimate platform for entrepreneurs and businesses within the Swedish-British business community. Founded in 1906 – by business and for business – we have represented, inspired and promoted our members, extended commercial relations between Sweden and the United Kingdom, and delivered first-class services and events for over a century. With more than 400 member companies, the Swedish Chamber is one of the most active foreign Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom and the largest Swedish Chamber outside of Sweden.

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