About the Company:

BT is one of the world's leading communications services companies. We serve the needs of customers in the UK and in 180 countries worldwide. Our main activities are the provision of fixed-line services, broadband, mobile and TV products and services as well as networked IT services.

About the Role:

The role of Corporate Affairs is to build and protect BT’s reputation, through development of relationships with government, industry bodies, media and the third sector, and help build pride and engagement across BT Group. Tech Literacy is one of the key strategic campaigns within Corporate Affairs. On our tech literacy internship, you will help to manage this campaign by supporting external affairs which will include managing relationships with key external organisations.

But what is Tech Literacy?

Today the UK faces a major challenge: the next generation grow up surrounded by technology, but too many have no idea how it actually works and don’t grasp how it will shape their futures. This matters because our lives and work depends on technology, so not harnessing its potential may be the difference between getting left behind or getting ahead. We are dedicated to helping to build a culture of tech literacy in the UK so that young people grow up with the tech know-how to step up to the jobs of the future

Requirements:

If you’re not really one to stand still and are itching to continue that journey after university, there’s a whole world of discovery for you here at BT. Whichever role you join us in, it’s vital that you demonstrate a great fit with our culture, our purpose and our focus on putting customers first. We’re also looking for:

• Team players
• Results driven workers
• People who love to learn and develop
• Those who embrace change
• Workers who will take ownership
• The ability to network and forge relationships with others
• Those who can innovate and drive improvements
• The ability to apply commercial awareness

We value diversity and inclusion, which is why we encourage and welcome applications from absolutely everybody! It doesn’t matter about background or which university you studied at.

We hire with the future in mind – yours as well as ours. We’re always thinking about what we can offer you, where you your future might take you. Might take us.

To apply for this opportunity, you will need to meet the following criteria:

• On track for a 2.1 degree
• Be in the penultimate year of your course
• This is a very popular programme, so some experience in education or public affairs will give you a competitive advantage – but this is not essential. What matters is that you're passionate about the need to equip young people for the digital world we live in.

How to Apply:

For more information and to apply please visit:

http://www.btplc.com/Careercentre/earlycareers/graduates/Findajob/internalcommunicationsindustrial/index.htm?jobId=128