Position
Knowledge & Networks Intern – 2 vacancies – full‑time, 12‑month fixed‑term contract (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday), based at our IChemE offices in Rugby. Open to chemical engineering students or recent graduates.
Key Responsibilities
* Contribute to projects that support global engineering challenges by working on key knowledge activities and learning how engineers shape solutions to major societal issues. Build real skills in communication, coordination, and managing multiple priorities – core competencies for any engineering role.
* Develop and curate high‑value knowledge resources that support the creation and review of technical and professional content used by engineers worldwide. Collaborate with IChemE’s specialist technical groups and gain access to a wide network of experts across sectors.
* Enhance and modernise our knowledge platforms – help re‑package content into engaging new formats (including short videos and AI‑supported resource libraries). This hands‑on digital experience goes far beyond a typical student role.
* Support prestigious medals, prizes and recognition programmes – help with IChemE’s respected awards, work with volunteers and promote recognised achievements. The experience provides exposure to excellence across the profession and looks fantastic on your CV.
What You Will Gain
* Prestige from experience inside a globally recognised professional body
* Visibility through opportunities to meet and work with senior engineers and technical leaders
* Networking and access to volunteers, committees and sector specialists worldwide
* Skill development such as project delivery, communication, digital content creation, stakeholder engagement
* Real responsibility as you take on meaningful work that impacts thousands of engineering professionals
* Insights into a unique view of how the profession operates at a strategic level
This role is perfect if you are curious, proactive, and passionate about using chemical and process engineering to make a positive impact.
About You
* Studying for or has completed a degree in chemical engineering (or a closely related subject)
* A confident communicator with strong writing skills
* Organised, detail‑focused and able to juggle multiple tasks
* Comfortable building professional relationships
* Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to learn
* IT‑literate, especially with Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools
Professional experience or volunteering is welcome but not essential – enthusiasm and initiative are equally important.
Other Information
This role requires willingness to travel and participate in events outside standard working hours, and to liaise with global colleagues across multiple time zones.
Starting salary will be £26,227.50 (depending on experience) plus benefits which include an excellent pension scheme.
Benefits of Employment
* Annual performance reviews
* Training and development opportunities
* Company contributory pension scheme that matches employee contributions by 1.5 times up to a maximum capped 12% employer contribution
* Life assurance linked to being an active member of the pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full‑time members of staff
* Company paid sickness leave after 6 months employment and increased at intervals based on length of service
* Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
* Health cash plan (cash back on optical, dental, physio and more)
* Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions if relevant to your role
* Free parking and refreshments at our Rugby Office
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