Communications Intern
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Position Overview & Specifications
Services Communication Intern
Salary: £22,000 (pro rata)
Location: Bournemouth (hybrid)
The Vacancy
We are seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic intern to join our Communications and Engagement team on an 8-week summer internship programme.
McCarthy Stone’s internship programme will provide you with the opportunity to gain first class industry experience while earning a competitive salary. Taking part in our intern programme will enable you to add practical experience to your CV and will ensure you have a deep understanding of our business and how we operate.
As a Communications Intern, you will work closely with the Colleague Engagement Manager and the wider team to support the planning for the Financial Year Kick Off Events. This will include helping to produce content for the event and specifically a video capturing milestones from the past 12 months as well as event logistics and communications.
The Internship Programme:
McCarthy Stone’s internship programme will provide you with the opportunity to gain first class industry experience while earning a competitive salary. Taking part in our intern programme will enable you to add practical experience to your CV and will ensure you have a deep understanding of our business and how we operate.
Alongside your role, you will be part of a cohort of interns that will enable you to start building your professional network. There will be Learning and Development opportunities to get involved with throughout your internship, including insight and skills sessions and ‘lunch and learns‘ on key business topics.
The 8-week summer internship programme will run between 3rd July - 25th August 2023.
About You
- Studying towards a degree, ideally in Communications or similar discipline and on target for a minimum of a 2:2
- Experience of producing and editing videos
- 3 x A Levels (A – C)
- GCSE in English and Maths
You will be:
- Enthusiastic with a genuine interest in pursuing a career within media / communications
- Willing to learn, be self-motivated and organised. You are always improving, open and curious, you learn from your mistakes and are not afraid to fail
- Committed to our organisation’s goals and values. You’re motivated to contribute to the team’s success, and you have a sense of how our homes help our customers increase their wellbeing and happiness in later life
- Passionate and hardworking
- Excellent communication skills
- Looking to learn and develop within the business
- Shows a good level of attention to detail
- Has a flexible, positive, and can-do attitude
- Computer literate and has experience in Microsoft Office software and ideally Adobe Premiere Pro video editing software
Our recruitment process, what you need to know?
When applying, please make sure you upload your CV- If shortlisted, you will be invited to complete a video interview
- You may not be contacted until the application closes
At McCarthy Stone, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our colleagues. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.
Closing Date: 24th March 2023
Please note, we reserve the right to close applications early.
If you have any queries or questions relating to this opportunity or the internship programme, please email
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Construction
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Communications Intern roles across McCarthy Stone's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Construction.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £22,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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