Project Description

The focus on this project is to review the published Government Strategies (both Departmental e.g. FCDO’s International Development Strategy and thematic e.g. Future of Freight Plan) to identify areas where Space can support the more efficient and effective delivery of each strategy.  Space refers to the broad range of applications that can be supported through the use of space-derived data (e.g. satellite earth observation & geospatial analysis or PNT), satellite communications or space-based assets (e.g. specific satellites).

An important part of the project will also focus on identifying areas where Space can support Government Departments to ‘do more with less’ as pressure on budgets and resourcing is likely to remain for some time. 

Throughout the strategy review process, we also wish to identify areas where Space capabilities could provide dual use opportunities between civilian and defence use cases.

The outputs will be written summary of each strategy together with recommendations of the role that Space can offer to that strategy.

Who we're looking for:

• The ideal applicant will have an interest in Government Policies / Strategies and how Space can support improved delivery.

• This internship will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to become familiar with the broad range of UK Government published strategies and develop an understanding of where Space can support the delivery of these strategies.

• This internship may appeal to candidates who are considering careers in Space-related consultancy, marketing, technical pre-sales and business development.

Skills and Experience required:

• Broad knowledge of space capabilities including Earth Observation, PNT & Satellite Communications.

• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to review strategy documents and be able to articulate key areas relevant to a broad range of Space capabilities.

Process details:

8 weeks minimum fixed term contract to be agreed with successful candidate. In-person Induction Event to be held on 19 June 2023, and an in-person/hybrid Showcase Event to be held at the 2023 UK Space Conference in Belfast between 21 November to 23 November.

5 days holiday to be taken during the placement.

How we work:

We strive to create a high trust environment that enables team members to bring their whole selves to work – this helps to create the foundations of an innovation culture. Our shared values are critical to this:

• We care - for our people, our partners, and our planet

• We connect - and engage with people and ideas

• We learn - and grow, as people and as an industry

Underpinning this is our belief in great teams, our combined efforts will always deliver outcomes beyond that of any individual providing we are honest through debate, experiment and reflect, and create shared resolutions in support of our purpose. Live these values, work to our principles, take ownership to deliver, and we are certain you will thrive with us.

This job description set outs the skills and experience we believe are needed to be able to do this job but, research also tells us women are much more likely than men to take this list of requirements as absolute and self-select out of the process. If you think you can deliver this role then we want to hear from you, regardless of the boxes you didn’t tick.