Project Development Internship

Business In Focus Ltd; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Business in Focus is seeking a Project Development Intern to support the Big Ideas Wales programme across Wales. The role combines research, stakeholder engagement, marketing and practical project delivery to gain hands-on experience.

You will work closely with the Project Manager and team, travel across South Wales to engage youth groups, collect insights and help raise awareness through social media channels. Fluency in Welsh is welcomed and the role is hybrid, with 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Confident and engaging communicator.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and building relationships.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a can-do approach.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a meaningful project.
• Welsh language fluency is required.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a research project focused on young people and entrepreneurship.
• Engage directly with groups of young people to gather feedback and insights.
• Travel across South Wales to visit youth centres and community groups.
• Raise awareness of Big Ideas Wales through existing networks and contacts.
• Help develop social media ideas and content that resonate with young audiences.
• Collaborate with the team to identify opportunities to improve the programme.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Relationship building

Proactive mindset

Welsh language

Job description

Location: Hybrid (Home-based with travel across South Wales)

Hours: 15 hours per week (2 days)

Duration: Up to 12 weeks

Hourly Rate: £12.71

Business in Focus is one of Wales’ leading social enterprises, supporting entrepreneurs and businesses to start, grow and succeed. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Project Development Intern to support the delivery of Big Ideas Wales, a programme helping young people develop entrepreneurial skills and explore self-employment opportunities.

About the Role

Working closely with the Project Manager and the Big Ideas Wales team, you will contribute to an exciting research project focused on engaging young people across Wales. This hands‑on internship provides an opportunity to gain valuable experience in research, stakeholder engagement, marketing and project delivery while helping shape future entrepreneurship support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of a research project focused on young people and entrepreneurship.
• Engage directly with groups of young people to gather feedback, insights and research information.
• Travel across South Wales to visit youth centres, sports clubs, community groups and other organisations.
• Raise awareness of Big Ideas Wales through existing networks and community contacts.
• Help develop social media ideas and content that resonates with young audiences.
• Work collaboratively with the Big Ideas Wales team to identify opportunities to improve the programme and increase engagement.

About You

• Confident and engaging communicator.
• Comfortable speaking to groups of people and building relationships.
• Positive attitude with a proactive, can-do approach.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to a meaningful project.
• Fluent Welsh speaker with strong written communication skills.
• Access to a vehicle and a full, clean driving licence.

What You'll Gain Hands-on involvement in the Big Ideas Wales programme.

• Experience working on a meaningful research and engagement project.
• Exposure to marketing, stakeholder engagement and project delivery activities.
• The opportunity to influence future service development through your research and insights.
• Experience working alongside a supportive and experienced team.
• The chance to make a positive impact on young people and their entrepreneurial ambitions.

Why Join Business in Focus?

Business in Focus has been supporting businesses across Wales for over 30 years. As one of Wales' most trusted social enterprises, we are passionate about unlocking entrepreneurial potential and creating positive change in communities across the country. Joining our team offers valuable experience, meaningful work and the opportunity to contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference.

• Location: Hybrid working with some office attendance at Tondu Enterprise Centre, Bridgend.