Job Description

Job Title: Brand, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Internship Programme

Location: Edinburgh

Role Type: Full-time Internship

Period: June - August 2025 (10 weeks)

Closing date: Friday 18th October (We reserve the right to close earlier due to volume of applications)

Unlock your potential with abrdn’s Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Internship Programme.

About abrdn

At abrdn, we empower our clients to become better investors. With a global presence, we provide innovative investment solutions that drive positive outcomes. Our commitment to responsible investing helps us contribute to building a better world.

Why Choose Our Internship Programme?

Embark on a unique, challenging, and rewarding journey with abrdn. Our summer internship offers you the chance to work within our dynamic Brand, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability (BCAS) function. Here, you’ll engage in real projects, collaborate with talented professionals, and develop skills that will enhance your career.

What You'll Do

The Brand, Corporate Affairs & Sustainability (BCAS) function at abrdn plays a crucial role in shaping the company's identity and reputation while driving its commitment to responsible business practices. This function integrates brand management, corporate communications, and sustainability initiatives to ensure that abrdn not only meets the expectations of its clients and stakeholders but also contributes positively to society and the environment.

As an intern in BCAS, you'll be placed in one of our specialised teams, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to meaningful initiatives:

Brand and External Communications: Participate in media relations, run innovative campaigns, and help shape our brand's reputation.

Colleague Communications and Experience: Craft memorable messages and campaigns that foster community and pride within our organization.

Group Sustainability: Support initiatives that drive our sustainability strategy, focusing on responsible business practices and inclusive growth.

Throughout the programme, you'll have access to e-learning courses, a structured development plan, and networking opportunities with senior leaders.

Graduate Programme 

On completion of your summer internship you will be considered for a position on our graduate programme starting in 2026. This programme gives graduates the chance to initiate their career in a highly encouraging team environment, . Our graduate programme focuses on developing our talent to give the best possible start to their career and support aspirations to be the future leaders of abrdn. Our development curriculum focuses on 3 key learning mindsets- Client, Leadership & Strategic. Through engaging content, group coaching and learning experiences these mindsets will develop your capability and equip you with the skills and knowledge to set you up for success in your career.  

For both Intern and Graduate roles we aim to build experience through partnership and collaboration. We also pride ourselves on the natural sense of community we have – ensuring phenomenal support from colleagues and peers, allowing everyone to reach their full potential

What We Look For

We are looking for students in their penultimate year from diverse academic backgrounds. Ideal candidates are passionate about content creation, leveraging technology, and using data insights to engage audiences. Demonstrating behaviours in line with our core values (Transparency, Client-focused, Empowerment, and Ambition) is essential.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

abrdn is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. As a Disability Confident Committed Level One employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

Contact us at [email protected] for any accommodations needed.

Our Benefits

There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported. You will enjoy competitive rewards, including 40 days of annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, private healthcare, and flexible benefits such as gym discounts and more. You can read more about our benefits here

Apply Today

Join us in building a future where everyone can thrive.

For more information visit our careers site: https://www.abrdn.com/en-gb/corporate/careers

We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment.  We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance.  We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.

If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.