We’re Hiring: Summer Internship

Location: London

Reports to: Louisa Dollimore, Director of Strategy

Contract: Full-time, 6-12 weeks in the summer (flexible on length and start date)

Pay: London Living Wage

The Good Growth Foundation is looking for an intern to join our team. This isn’t a ‘sit back and take notes’ internship: you’ll be at the heart of a fast-moving think tank, working on big ideas, high-profile events, and campaigns that influence decision-makers. You’ll get stuck in with everything from political research to stakeholder engagement, media work, and event execution. If you’re entrepreneurial, politically engaged, and hungry to make an impact, this is for you.

About the Good Growth Foundation

The Good Growth Foundation is a think tank on a mission to crack the politics of economic growth, unlocking solutions to deliver prosperity people can feel. We champion popular, practical and fair policies that drive sustained growth, raise living standards and create opportunity for all.

A thriving economy is the foundation of strong communities. That’s why we confront the toughest political challenges to build a future where growth is widely shared. Grounded in the public’s priorities, our research and campaigns aim to raise living standards and make a tangible impact on life across the UK.

What you’ll be doing

1) Keep GGF running at full speed

  • Own the diary—schedule key meetings, coordinate with senior figures, and make sure we’re in the right rooms with the right people.

  • Handling scheduling, prioritisation, and follow-ups to keep meetings efficient and impactful.

2) Be at the heart of our network.

  • Track the key players in politics, business, and media—tracking who matters and making sure we’re talking to them. Get involved in everything from behind-the-scenes briefings to high-profile events that put our work in front of decision-makers.

  • Spot opportunities, set up meetings, and keep conversations moving so ideas turn into action.

  • Make sure our research and campaigns cut through—landing with the people who can shape policy, shift debate, and drive real change.

3) Bring together unmissable events that set the agenda.

  • Support the team to design and deliver events where people don’t just show up, but leave with a new perspective and a plan of action.

  • From buzzing receptions to public panels that put big ideas in front of ministers, you’ll create moments that get things moving.

  • Manage logistics, secure venues, and make sure every event has the right people in the room. Handle guest lists, prepare briefings, and ensure events leave a lasting impact.

4) Power our partnerships.

  • Identify and support the senior team in pitching to businesses as event partners, securing the support that takes our work further.

  • Craft compelling proposals and make the case for why GGF’s work matters.

5) Driver our digital campaigning.

  • Help shape and execute a social media strategy that gets GGF noticed by the right people.

  • Create sharp, engaging content that amplifies our research, events, and campaigns.

  • Monitor trends and political moments, making sure we’re part of the conversation at the right time.

6) Turn data into action.

  • Watch focus groups, pull out the most powerful quotes, and analyse polling results to uncover what really matters to voters and businesses.

  • Dive into economic data, spot the trends, and help shape our insights.

  • Draft sharp, impactful briefings that distil complex research into clear, persuasive insights for key stakeholders.

7) Shape our message and drive impact.

  • Draft blog posts, press releases, and articles that bring our ideas to life.

  • Support the team to launch bold, attention-grabbing campaigns that push the government, business, and the media to take action.

  • Find creative ways to tell our story—whether it’s crafting compelling narratives, producing engaging content, or landing our ideas in the headlines.

Who we’re looking for

  • A self-starter—you don’t wait to be told what to do; you take the lead and make things happen.

  • A natural organiser—you can juggle tasks, manage deadlines, and keep things moving.

  • Someone who sees opportunities where others see problems—and moves fast to capitalise on them.

  • Politically plugged in—you follow the debate, understand the landscape, and know what matters.

  • Curious and analytical—you love digging into research, spotting trends, and shaping ideas.

  • Experience in politics, campaigning, think tanks, or a fast-moving startup environment is a plus—but attitude and energy matter more than a perfect CV.

In this role, you’ll have the chance to shape the direction of a fast-growing, influential organisation, work on issues that matter, and see your ideas turn into reality.

To apply

Email your application to Ruby at ruby@goodgrowthfoundation.co.uk by 17:00 on 24th April.

Please include:

  • Your CV

  • A cover letter of no more than 400 words outlining what you want to get out of this internship and what you think you can bring to GGF

  • Your answer to two of the following questions, in no more than 250 words each.

1. Describe a time you changed your mind about something political because of a conversation, not new information. What happened?

2. Name an idea you think is right but currently unpopular. If you had to move public opinion on it, where would you start, and what would you avoid?

3. Who in British public life is currently asking the right questions but being ignored? Why are they being ignored?

4. If you had a grant of £5,000, six months, and you were starting with only the skills and connections you personally have right now, what would you do to actually make change on an issue you care about, and what would you have to find a way around?