Summer Internship Scheme 2026 - Account Assistant

Are you a politically savvy individual looking for an opportunity in Westminster? Apply to join us for the summer and gain first hand experience in public affairs and political communications.

The successful candidates will be politically well-versed, enthusiastic and diligent. The internship will give you experience in Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, PR, and Digital. It will also give you the chance to begin your own career in a competitive industry.

iNHouse prides itself on the quality of its clients, which include Google, Diageo, YouTube, and Openreach, to name a few. You will have both a line manager and a mentor to guide you during your time with us as well as access to training and workplace opportunities designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure you thrive in our industry.

We know diversity fosters creativity and excellence and that we do our best work when we represent the breadth of communities our clients work with. We therefore actively encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in public affairs and political communications.

Upon successfully completing the internship, you may be considered for a permanent Account Executive position.

Core responsibilities:

• Supporting the development and implementation of creative public affairs and political communications strategies for clients
• Monitoring policy developments and relevant media content across government departments and relevant UK political institutions
• Supporting client media strategies
• Helping to plan and execute events
• Assisting the account team in preparing for client and stakeholder meetings
• Research to support clients as directed
• Supporting business development and marketing, including online PR

Criteria:

• An enthusiastic, friendly personality
• Great interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work flexibly across a number of projects
• A can-do attitude, taking pride in your work
• Excellent organisation, demonstrable efficiency and attention to detail
• A knowledge and interest in UK politics and Parliament
• Ability to think independently and be proactive
• Excellent written English
• Excellent communication skills
• Good IT skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel and Microsoft Word