Internship and work experience at Flint
We offer internships and work experience which provide practical experience for individuals with an interest and/or background in policy, politics, competition and regulation.
Types of Placement
Consultant-Track
During our Consultant-Track programme, you will work closely with our experienced consultants. If you meet our performance expectations, you will be considered for an offer of employment to become a full-time consultant at the end of your internship.
Learning and Development
This programme is designed for individuals whose careers we believe would benefit from the experience. The primary purpose of the internship is for the individual to learn, develop and gain experience.
Work Experience
This programme is designed for individuals who are not yet ready for the world of full-time work but who are interested in, and would benefit from, a brief exposure to working life.The Internship Schemes
- Usually be offered for periods of 8-12 weeks, with the flexibility to be longer or shorter if appropriate in individual cases
- Typically place over the summer, in order to facilitate applications from university students, but can be at any time of the year as convenient
- Entail working closely with experienced Flint employees on day-to-day activities
- Include participation in client teams and internal meetings, with potential contact with clients if appropriate
- Be paid at least the London Living Wage
- Be governed by a formal contract of employment.
The Work Experience Scheme
- Usually be offered for periods of 1-2 weeks, with the flexibility to be longer if appropriate in individual cases
- Entail working closely with and observing experienced Flint employees on day-today activities
- Include participation in client teams and internal meetings
- Be unpaid
- Be governed by a formal written agreement
Application Process
Please submit your CV and cover letter stating why you would like to work at Flint. There will be an interview via video call which will be an opportunity to discuss and showcase your strengths, as well as to find out more about us.
We can only accept applications from those who have the right to work in the United Kingdom at the current time.
Testimonials
"Working part-time has allowed me to do my other important job, being a parent. I have found Flint supportive, flexible, and understanding of the challenges of raising young children especially during lockdown. I was able to flex my hours around my childcare commitments."
Elly
Head of Marketing
"I’ve worked in a lot of different organisations and environments, in London, in Brussels and elsewhere: Flint works. You manage to integrate really effectively a diverse group of people, from different backgrounds, with different experience, from different countries. Getting the best out of working together. And, as Covid constraints gradually lift, we might even be able to get together in the same place."
Julian
Senior Adviser
"Like many others at Flint, I juggle a full time job with the challenges of raising small children. I feel very lucky to work somewhere where people respect and understand those challenges. I am able to work flexibly and make my own choices about how to get everything done, including home-schooling during lockdown. Ideally the kids would appear on fewer of my Zoom calls, but perhaps there it’s best to blame the parents."
Mark
Partner
"Working at Flint has been an intellectually stimulating experience - it has allowed me to constantly learn, develop expertise in a number of sectors, and grapple with policy issues that policymakers around the world will be seeking to address in the next decades"
Zoe
Consultant
"Working at Flint has given me the opportunity to work across a range of sectors and industries. Flint provides a great environment to develop, learn and grow professionally."
Ed
MANAGER
Frequently Asked Questions
8-12 weeks, with an opportunity
Internships are paid, however work experience is not
Yes, we offer flexibility.