🌏 Internship Opportunity at the Laidlaw Foundation: Data, Partnerships and Outreach

Role: Data, Partnerships and Outreach 

Location: London (Hybrid – Wed–Fri in-office) 
Duration: 3 weeks (with the opportunity to extend an additional week)  
Dates: August 25th – September 12th, 2025 
Compensation: London Living Wage 
Eligibility: Laidlaw Scholars and Alumni only 

⚠️ Please Note: Unfortunately, we cannot provide travel or accommodation support for Scholars to travel to London and back for this internship.  

Are you a current or former Laidlaw Scholar eager to deepen your impact, gain hands-on experience, and support mission-driven work? We are looking for a Data, Partnerships and Outreach Intern to join the Laidlaw Foundation team this summer for a short-term, high-impact opportunity.  

🧠 What You’ll Do  

You’ll play a crucial role in expanding our employer network, supporting conference preparation, and amplifying our Scholars’ impact. Your responsibilities will include: 

• Finding heads of talent recruitment and companies in the UK, US and Switzerland that have the highest ECG rankings or in some way demonstrate a commitment to responsible leadership. Call these individuals and inform them about Laidlaw Scholars, find ways for them to upload opportunities onto the Laidlaw Scholars Network for our Scholars 

• Discover ways of giving Laidlaw Scholars priority in certain Graduate Schemes 

• Events help ahead of the annual Laidlaw Conferences and Elevate Women in Business Event  

• Researching potential Leadership Lab interviewees 

• Compiling content that aligns with the Laidlaw Global Conference theme for use in pre-conference communications 

• Researching and compiling a press distribution list of education, schools, and university editors across major newspapers 

• Coordinating Scholar interviews for the Laidlaw Global Conference  

✅ What We’re Looking For  

We’re seeking a proactive, detail-oriented individual who thrives in an entrepreneurial and mission-driven environment.  

• Current Laidlaw Scholar or alumnus 

• Strong research and analytical skills 

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy 

• Excellent written English  

• Ability to work efficiently, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities 

• Clear and confident communicator 

• Proficiency in Excel 

• Strong project management and organisational skills 

Bonus traits we value:  

• Passion for education, equity, and leadership 

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a hands-on, collaborative approach 

• Comfortable working with ambiguity and solving problems creatively

• Self-motivated and curious 

• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced, impact-driven team 

 
🌱 Why Join Us?  

• Learning and development - maximise your growth within our learning culture 

• Big impact - help us follow our mission of transforming lives through inspirational education, developing the next generation of leaders, and fuelling women in leadership 

• Change the world - support research and policy initiatives for the betterment of society 

• Hybrid working - only 3 days in the office required 

📍 Location  

Hybrid role, based in Central London. You must be available to work from our office Wednesday to Friday each week during the internship period. Unfortunately, we cannot provide travel or accommodation support. 

Compensation  

You will be paid London Living Wage.  

📩 How to Apply  

Email  contact@laidlawfoundation.com with the subject line “Data, Partnerships and Outreach Intern Application”.  

Attach your:  

• CV 

• Cover letter explaining why you would love to join the Laidlaw Foundation how your experience and skills make you a great fit  

• A link to your Laidlaw Scholars Network profile. 

Deadline: Sunday 3rd August 2025.