Role: Data & Insights Intern  
Location: Informa Office, London (Hybrid)  
Duration: 3 weeks (with the opportunity to extend an additional week)  
Dates: Monday 29 June – Friday 17 July, 2026 
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 & Insights Intern to join the team at Informa this summer for a short-term, high-impact opportunity.  

About Informa

🧠 What You’ll Do  

Proposed Output: 
A written report and accompanying presentation (approximately 20–30 pages) evaluating Informa’s existing initiatives aimed at promoting gender equity in progression to senior leadership. 

Drawing on data from Informa’s 2024 Annual Report, which shows that women comprise 61% of the global workforce but only 40% of senior leadership, the project will analyse the drivers of this gap and assess the effectiveness of current organisational strategies. 

• Which initiatives/programs are currently in place and their stated objectives 

• Which initiatives appear to be working, how effectiveness is being measured, and on what evidence 

• Levels of investment across initiatives and an assessment of cost-effectiveness 

• Persisting structural or organisational barriers to progression 

• Promotion processes and criteria 

• Departmental or role-based gender composition and how this shapes progression opportunities (e.g., are female employees more concentrated in departments with slower promotion cycles) 

• Geographic mobility requirements for promotion and whether these differentially impact men and women 

• The impact of organisational restructures, including comparisons of pre- and post-restructure outcomes 

• The report will conclude with evidence-based recommendations outlining what is working well and what is not andwhere targeted changes could improve progression to senior leadership.  

Types of data likely required: 

• HR demographic data 

• Promotion data and requirements  

• Department gender composition  

• Knowledge of company initiatives 

✅ 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, data 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 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 Informa? 

• Our benefits include: 
  • Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely
  • Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks 
  • Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
  • Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, access to health apps and more
  • Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes 
  • As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world 

📍 Location  

Hybrid role, based in Central London. You must be available to work from the Informa office for a few days 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 & Insights Intern”.  

Attach your:  

• CV 

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

• A link to your Laidlaw Scholars Network profile. 

Deadline: Tuesday 10th February 2026.  

We will aim to be in touch no later than 2 weeks following the application deadline (Tuesday 24th February).