Human Resources Summer Internship
Application Deadline: 12 June 2026
Department: Commercial
Employment Type: Temporary
Location: London, UK
Description
Our HR Summer Internship Programme offers you the opportunity to join a busy and vibrant HR team, undertaking exciting projects to support the team's success and to make a real impact on the wider business.
Key Responsibilities
Our 12-week paid summer internship, provides an exciting opportunity to develop an understanding of the skills needed to succeed within a busy HR team in a commodities trading environment, through hands-on projects, tailored guidance and mentorship and constructive feedback. You will have the opportunity to gain experience with using a HRIS system (Cascade), as well as working with programmes such as Excel and supporting with the development of our internal Sharepoint site, where your IT and automation skills will make a real difference to streamline and improve processes.
Our internships are best suited to those currently undertaking a 3rd level degree or masters, or those who have recently graduated from a relevant area of studies.
We welcome applications from those with a demonstrable interest in Human Resource Management and with strong IT, communication and organisation skills.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Education Requirements
- Currently undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, or recently graduated
- Discipline not restricted, however degrees such as Business Management, HR Management, Business Administration and Psychology may be advantageous
Skills, Experience and Competencies
- Previous involvement in related internships and/or societies will be viewed positively
- Appreciation and interest for Human Resource Management
- A proactive and inquisitive nature with the ability to work independently
- Demonstrable experience of using MS Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- Strong communicator and team player
- Excellent organisation and time-keeping skills
To Apply
To apply, please click the apply button and attach your CV and a cover letter, detailing your interest and suitability for the programme.
At the bottom of the page, you will see a submit button. Click this once you are happy with the details you have provided and you will receive confirmation from the system that your application has successfully been submitted for review and consideration.
Your application should be no longer than two A4 pages. If selected, you will then be subject to further screening, and, if successful, you will be invited to interview at our offices in London.
The deadline for application is 12 June 2026, however early application is strongly advised, as the position may close earlier if filled.
