Key Takeaways
- 12-month IT internship in Poole with a starting salary of £25,354.
- Contribute to digital projects, potentially focusing on User Engagement or Business Partnering.
- Opportunity for undergraduate students as part of their degree.
- Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and may close early.
About the Role
This is a 12-month internship within the IT Division, based in Poole. You will be expected to attend the office 2-3 days per week, with flexible hybrid options available.
What You Will Be Doing?
You will contribute to meaningful digital projects within the IT team. You will be considered for a general IT internship and placed into one of two roles based on your strengths and interests:
IT Intern: User Engagement
- Run interactive workshops to help colleagues build confidence in using technology.
- Create user-friendly guides and resources for digital tools and processes.
- Provide personalised support to colleagues with technology challenges.
- Gather feedback from users to help shape improvements to IT solutions.
- Develop and deliver AI literacy training sessions.
- Work with data using tools like Excel to support activities and projects.
- Explore opportunities to automate and improve processes using digital tools like Power Automate.
Recent intern projects include a digital tools masterclass series and a cybersecurity initiative.
IT Intern: Business Partnering
- Coordinate IT support and work with external partners to resolve IT issues.
- Identify opportunities to improve or digitise everyday processes.
- Develop automated solutions using SharePoint, Power Automate and Copilot Studio.
- Suggest secure technology solutions that respond to evolving trends.
- Explore opportunities to use AI to improve everyday processes.
- Support the delivery of AI literacy training.
Recent intern projects include an AI-powered knowledge assistant and an automated calendar.
What We’re Looking For
We focus on potential, curiosity, and your drive to learn rather than past experience. This opportunity is open to undergraduate students looking to complete a one-year industrial placement as part of their degree.
- Currently working towards a degree in Information Technology, Information Management with Business, Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
- Enjoy working in a people-focused role, with strong communication and listening skills.
- Possess a logical mindset, a passion for self-learning, and enjoy problem-solving.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of AI concepts, tools, and the M365 suite including the Power Platform.
- Strong multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
- Curiosity about emerging IT tools/AI technologies and their business applications.
- Confident working independently, taking ownership of tasks, and showing potential to drive change.
What’s In It For You?
- Continuous Growth: Dedicated induction week, structured rotations, continuous mentoring, and formal professional development. A celebration at annual GB&I Recognition Awards upon graduation.
- Flexibility & Wellbeing: 26 days paid holiday + 5 paid volunteering days, subsidised gym memberships, wellbeing support, and discounts on retail, travel, and lifestyle spending.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Direct involvement in UK sustainability and community initiatives, contributing to projects that use technology and innovation for positive real-world impact.
Application Process
We review applications on an ongoing basis and may close roles early due to high demand.