Summer Internship 2026 |Odgers | Berwick Partners | Odgers Interim | London

About the role

SUMMER INTERNSHIP 2026

ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP

Our summer internship programme is important to us. We believe in developing talent and this means investment in you.

The summer internship is designed to give you an insight into what we do and demonstrate how rewarding a career in Executive Search can be.

Our Research roles require persistence creativity and a thoroughly meticulous approach; it is intellectually stimulating and immensely rewarding. Our functional roles in Marketing Finance Data AI and Technology give you an insight into the central operations of our business and hands-on experience in these dynamic roles.

In return you will work as part of a team in an environment that encourages the sharing of ideas and enables you to thrive.

Excellence is demanded recognised and rewarded.

WHY JOIN US AS AN INTERN

• Learn from the best: Work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about leadership and talent.
• Build your network: Connect with people across industries and gain insights into how top-level hiring works.
• Develop real skills: From research and analysis to communication and teamwork youll gain practical experience that sets you apart.
• Be part of something global: Our work spans 33 countries and over 50 sectors - your impact can reach far and wide.
• Grow in a supportive environment: We value curiosity fresh ideas and collaboration. Youll have guidance every step of the way.

WHAT SUPPORT DO WE OFFER

• A designated workplace buddy to support you during your internship.
• Induction and a training day with an informal lunch to get to know your fellow interns.
• An excellent range of networking events and skills workshops for you to attend.
• An end of internship feedback session.
• Potential for ongoing mentorship and opportunity for fast-track graduate application.
• Employee Assistance Programme.

About you

About us

Odgers is one of the worlds leading Global Executive Search firms. Our reputation for excellence and integrity has been established over 60 years and we are a partnership-driven by the client candidate and employee experience. We function as trusted advisors to our clients and candidates and engage with a diverse range of leaders for the most influential roles across a wide variety of industries. The service we deliver is creative insightful and most importantly in partnership; we pride ourselves on maintaining personal relationships.

At Odgers we are proud of our progressive diverse meritocratic and collaborative culture where you will find support training and career development working with colleagues striving for excellence in all they do. We are UK headquartered with colleagues across 58 Offices in 32 countries specialising in over 50 sectors and functions.

Hybrid Working

Our head office is in London and this is where our internship will be based.

Our Hybrid working policy is based on the principles of empowerment mutual trust and flexibility recognising that we work best when we make choices about when where and how we work.

We operate a hybrid working model which would see you spending a minimum of 2-3 days working from the office with the option to work the rest remotely. We encourage our Interns to spend as much time in the office as they would like to get the most out of the experience. Should you need a more flexible working pattern due to disability neurodiversity or long-term health condition we would be happy to discuss how we can make adjustments to enable you to do your best work.

Your work pattern will be reliant on business demands and we would expect you to manage your time accordingly.

At Odgers we are committed to fostering a work environment that is safe and respectful of all individuals. We have and will always stand with and support the inclusion and equity of our colleagues candidates and clients and are committed to improving diversity in all its forms within Odgers.

Unlimited embodies this philosophy and our commitment to inclusion.

We have several initiatives that ensure equity is practised at all levels of our organisation including our Allies programme an equitable recruitment process designed to ensure opportunity our Next Generation council and a meritocratic promotion process.

Sustainability

Modern businesses have a duty to be environmentally responsible and operate sustainably. We believe this represents not only sound commercial sense but also recognises our ethical responsibility to minimise the impact of our activities on the environment and to leave a positive legacy for future generations.

We have committed to and set science-based decarbonisationtargets and have received verification of these goals from the Science Based Targets initiative(SBTi). These targets will hold us accountable to our sustainability strategy while enabling us to measure our progress. This is complemented by us continuing to provide sustainability insight to our clients and cultivating a track record within sustainable businesses and in placing sustainability leaders.

Corporate Social Responsibility

We take Charity seriously but like to have fun too. Our CSR team are always thinking up new events and activities to get involved in and raise funds for our chosen charityBritish Heart Foundation.

We also have a variety of social clubs and learning opportunities to suit everyone such as the Brunch and Learn Session Odgers choir the book club or one of the many sports clubs

Whats on offer

A competitive base salary supplemented by our benefits package and discretionary bonus

• 25 days Annual leave 3 gift days for the Christmas closure bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance with Bupa and cash plan with Simply Health
• Group Company Pension
• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to work scheme
• Give As You Earn
• Group Income Protection
• Group Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Charity Day
• Wellbeing Programmes support and speakers
• On-boarding induction training and ongoing professional development
• Corporate member discounts and benefits available through Bupa and Simply Health including Gyms Discounts

Accessibility and adjustments

We are committed to an equitable recruitment process ensuring everyone can access our website and application processes. Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats need to apply in a different format or need any adjustments made for any part of the interview process please contact our Talent Team at

If you have any comments and/or suggestions about improving access to our application processes please dont hesitate to contact us at

Eligibility

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK

Required Experience:

Intern