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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
ABOUT US
The Great Friendship Project is an award-winning organisation tackling loneliness through research-informed community programmes, campaigns, and partnerships.
We design and deliver social interventions that help people build real-world friendships, strengthen social confidence, and rise out of loneliness.
Over the past four years, we have delivered hundreds of community activities, partnered with major brands and public institutions, contributed to national research and policy conversations, and built a highly engaged community of tens of thousands of young adults.
As we look ahead, we are now entering a critical next phase of growth, strengthening our foundations in preparation for wider national expansion.
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OVERVIEW
We’re excited to be recruiting a brand new Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern to play a vital role in amplifying the mission and activities of The Great Friendship Project.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause, gain hands-on experience in social media and digital marketing within a non-profit setting, and make a positive impact on the lives of young people experiencing loneliness.
You’ll support the creation of engaging, on-brand content across our platforms, content planning, trend-led posting, and cross-promotion with partners - while helping to grow and engage our online community around events, campaigns, and impact stories.
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RESPONSIBILITIES
- Content Creation: Create original, engaging, platform-appropriate content that reflects the organisation’s mission and resonates with our audience.
- Photography & Filming: Capture high-quality photo and video content at events and for campaigns, ensuring all visuals align with our brand voice and tone.
- Social Media Strategy: Stay up to date with social media trends, support content planning, and help deliver a consistent posting schedule to grow and engage our following.
- Social Media Management: Support the day-to-day management and growth of the organisation’s social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
- Community Engagement: Actively engage with our online community to promote events, initiatives, and impact stories, and help foster a positive, welcoming digital presence.
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ABOUT YOU
- Passionate: A strong commitment to the mission of reducing loneliness among young adults, with the ability to inspire and lead a team toward shared goal.
- Proactive: Highly organised and proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders- Outstanding ability to conceptualise and execute trending content.
- Creative and Technical: Outstanding ability to conceptualise and execute trending content and able to use video editing and design tools like Capcut and Canva.
The Great Friendship Project is an award-winning non-profit organisation tackling loneliness through campaigns, research and community activities.
Description: Generally, interns assist the Legal Director and Legal Project Managers with all aspects of preparatory work for the AIRE Centre's legal advice services and cases, including:
· Legal research in support of cases.
· Correspondence with the client, the court or other legal professionals.
· Accompanying the legal team during hearings.
· Keeping effective files.
· Drafting advice letters for the advice service on the EU Settlement Scheme and associated areas, including eligibility for benefits.
In addition to the above, interns may be requested to assist with:
· Undertaking research for articles, both for publications of the AIRE Centre, and for outside journals/publications.
· Undertaking projects in which the AIRE Centre is asked to take part.
· Attending meetings/conferences/seminars on behalf of the AIRE Centre.
All Legal Work is supervised.
To be eligible you must:
· Have a completed law degree/GDL or equivalent
· Have a good understanding of the areas of Law in which the AIRE Centre works (EU Free movement, EU Migration, asylum etc)
· Have a good standard of written and spoken English.
All our internships are unpaid; however, we do cover up to £30 of expenses for travel and lunch
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Lived Expert
Lived Expert, founded by Mark Johnson MBE, is a pioneering social enterprise that harnesses the power of lived experience to drive social change. We’ve led transformative projects across addiction, homelessness, neurodiversity, and the justice system. As we grow, we’re looking for a tech-minded intern who loves making systems work better and can strengthen the digital backbone of our work.
Role Purpose
As a Research & Technology Intern, you’ll support our team by helping us capture insight, tell powerful stories, and keep projects running smoothly - with a particular focus on the tools, platforms, and processes that make everything more efficient. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, learning new software quickly, and leading the way with simple, practical improvements.
Key Responsibilities
- Research & Data Support
- Help with data entry, cleaning, and organisation (spreadsheets, databases, simple dashboards).
- Support basic analysis and turning findings into clear summaries/visuals.
- Digital Systems & Automation
- Improve how we store, track, and find information (folders, naming conventions, lightweight databases).
- Set up or refine simple automations (e.g., form → spreadsheet/database, newsletter lists, reminders, task flows).
- Communications Tech Support
- Assist with content production and publishing workflows for social media, newsletters, and web updates.
- Support email list management, scheduling tools, templates, and tracking engagement.
- Project Coordination (with a tech lens)
- Help keep projects on track using digital project tools (task boards, timelines, shared docs).
- Maintain lightweight reporting so the team can quickly see progress, risks, and next steps.
- Team Collaboration
- Work closely with the team to troubleshoot tools, streamline processes, and support campaigns.
- Create short “how-to” notes so improvements are transferable and others can use them easily.
Person Specification
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Tech-focused and systems-minded - you enjoy exploring tools, figuring out how things work, and making workflows smoother.
- Comfortable with spreadsheets (sorting, filters, simple formulas) and keen to learn more (dashboards, light analysis).
- Confident using (or excited to learn) tools like Google Workspace / Microsoft 365, project boards, mailing platforms, and content scheduling.
- A clear communicator; able to write concise updates, document processes, and ask smart questions.
- Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently and as part of a remote team.
- Interested in social impact and motivated by improving how meaningful work gets delivered.
Benefits
- Hands-on experience improving the digital and operational side of a growing social enterprise.
- Remote work with a flexible schedule.
- Opportunities to contribute to impactful projects in a meaningful sector.
- Support and guidance from an experienced team - plus the chance to build a practical portfolio of systems/process improvements.
Please send us:
• Your CV
• A short cover letter (max 1 page) telling us:
o Why you’re interested in Lived Expert and this position.
o A couple of examples of tech/tools you’ve used to organise information, improve a process, or solve a practical problem (this can be from study, work, volunteering, or personal projects)
o What you’re hoping to learn and contribute during the internship
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.