Internship Scheme 2022

Are you looking for an exciting internship opportunity at one of the UK’s biggest brands?

Why we need you

Cancer Research UK is the world’s largest charity dedicated to beating all types of cancer. We now have multiple brilliant opportunities for you to join us as an intern!

What will I be doing?

We have opportunities available in the following areas;

• Policy
• Research
• Technology
• Operations
• Marketing
• Comms
• Legacies
• Fundraising
• Events
• Philanthropy and Partnerships

You can read about each specific role in more detail including the individual role requirements and responsibilities on our jobs board.

What will I gain?

This role will add real value to Cancer Research UK so we want to ensure you’re getting a lot out of it too. As an intern you’ll go through a structured development programme with skills training in project management, CV writing and interview skills and you’ll have a buddy to help you settle in. You’ll be eligible for many of our benefits, including paid holiday, and you’ll gain key experience to help you launch your career.

Every day we achieve exceptional things by being sharp, brave and united in our approach. If you think you can help us beat cancer sooner, apply right now!

How do I apply?

Please apply online by uploading your details and answering a couple of application questions. We’d also like a CV to show your education history and any work experience, however this will only be used at the interview stage.

Please complete an application form for only one of the streams.

Application Process

Stage 1: Online application 

Complete an online application form – you’ll be asked to answer a motivational competency question and upload your CV. 

Please note, our application process is now anonymised. So please ensure you fill out all of the required fields as well as uploading a CV, as they will be collected for use later in the process. 

If you experience any problems submitting an application, please email placements@cancer.org.uk 

Stage 2: Assessment – Shortly after submitting your application 

If your initial application is successful you will then be invited to complete our new situational judgment test. The test poses real life scenarios that a CRUK intern might be met with in their day to day role and asks how you would tackle that scenario. This is multiple choice. 

Stage 3: Audio Submission – Approximately 11 October onwards

If you are successful in the previous stage, you will be asked to complete an audio submission, answering competency-based questions. The questions will be emailed to you and you will have a few days to submit a response via an audio recording (no video required). 

Stage 4: Interviews - Approximately 25 October onwards

If you are successful in the previous stage, you will then be invited to a face-to-face interview at our head office or online via Teams, with representatives from the team you are applying to. 

Placement Offers – November

At CRUK we value diversity and we’re committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to beat cancer sooner.

The deadline for this opportunity is 1st October. The vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applicants, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.