Role: Laidlaw Scholars Conference Intern  
Location: London (Hybrid – Wed–Fri in-office) 
Duration: 3 weeks (with the opportunity to extend an additional week)  
Dates: Wednesday 26 August – Wednesday 16 September 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 an Events and Marketing Intern to join the Laidlaw Foundation team this summer for a short-term, high-impact opportunity.  

🧠 What You’ll Do  

You’ll be an integral part of our efforts in the lead up to the Laidlaw Scholars conferences and Elevate Laidlaw Women’s Event, helping us better engage with our community and elevate our brand. Responsibilities include: 

Marketing & Communications 

• Deliver final-stage marketing and communications activity, including scheduling social media content and updating website copy with confirmed speakers, sessions, and logistics 

• Publish final programme schedules and speaker pages on the conference and Elevate websites 

• Maintain and update Scholar FAQs and key conference information as details are confirmed 

• Draft reminder and countdown communications for Scholars, speakers, and attendees 

Programme & Content Support 

• Finalise cross-subject cohorts and panel groupings based on confirmed attendance and programme changes 

• Refine and finalise session introduction scripts for all conference sessions 

• Support last-minute programme edits and speaker/session reassignments 

Speaker & Stakeholder Liaison  

• Create and distribute final speaker briefing packs ahead of the conferences 

• Coordinate directly with speakers to confirm travel, accommodation, AV needs, and session formats 

• Update and maintain all conference materials and resources shared with speakers 

• Act as a central point of contact for speaker queries in the weeks leading up to the events 

Logistics & Operations  

• Draft and send detailed logistics communications to Scholars and speakers, including final travel, accommodation, venue access, and on-the-day information 

• Support the management of conference feedback forms before the events  

✅ 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 

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

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy 

• Clear and confident communicator 

• Ability to remain calm under deadline pressure  

• Strong project management and organisational skills 

• Excellent written English 

• Strong research and analytical skills 

• Proficiency in Excel 

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 

• 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 “Events and Marketing Intern (August-September)”.  

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: Tuesday 10th February 2026.  

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