Knowledge and Networks Intern (two positions available)

Job description

PositionKnowledge & Networks Intern – 2 vacancies – full‐time, 12‐month fixed‐term contract (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday), based at our IChemE offices in Rugby. Open to chemical engineering students or recent graduates.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to projects that support global engineering challenges by working on key knowledge activities and learning how engineers shape solutions to major societal issues. Build real skills in communication, coordination, and managing multiple priorities – core competencies for any engineering role.

Develop and curate high‐value knowledge resources that support the creation and review of technical and professional content used by engineers worldwide. Collaborate with IChemE's specialist technical groups and gain access to a wide network of experts across sectors.

Enhance and modernise our knowledge platforms – help re‐package content into engaging new formats (including short videos and AI‐supported resource libraries). This hands‐on digital experience goes far beyond a typical student role.

Support prestigious medals, prizes and recognition programmes – help with IChemE's respected awards, work with volunteers and promote recognised achievements. The experience provides exposure to excellence across the profession and looks fantastic on your CV.

What You Will Gain

Prestige from experience inside a globally recognised professional body

Visibility through opportunities to meet and work with senior engineers and technical leaders

Networking and access to volunteers, committees and sector specialists worldwide

Skill development such as project delivery, communication, digital content creation, stakeholder engagement

Real responsibility as you take on meaningful work that impacts thousands of engineering professionals

Insights into a unique view of how the profession operates at a strategic level

This role is perfect if you are curious, proactive, and passionate about using chemical and process engineering to make a positive impact.

About You

Studying for or has completed a degree in chemical engineering (or a closely related subject)

A confident communicator with strong writing skills

Organised, detail‐focused and able to juggle multiple tasks

Comfortable building professional relationships

Proactive, enthusiastic and eager to learn

IT‐literate, especially with Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools

Professional experience or volunteering is welcome but not essential – enthusiasm and initiative are equally important.

Other InformationThis role requires willingness to travel and participate in events outside standard working hours, and to liaise with global colleagues across multiple time zones.

Starting salary will be £26,227.50 (depending on experience) plus benefits which include an excellent pension scheme.

Benefits of Employment

Annual performance reviews

Training and development opportunities

Company contributory pension scheme that matches employee contributions by 1.5 times up to a maximum capped 12% employer contribution

Life assurance linked to being an active member of the pension scheme

28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) for full‐time members of staff

Company paid sickness leave after 6 months employment and increased at intervals based on length of service

Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Health cash plan (cash back on optical, dental, physio and more)

Financial support to help cover the cost of professional membership subscriptions if relevant to your role

Free parking and refreshments at our Rugby Office

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Rugby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English