Mayor of London – Wayne Sullivan Communications Internships (x4)

Position: Internship

Salary: £26,054 per annum

Contract: Fixed term (11 months)

Location: These roles will be based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE). GLA staff are hybrid working in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office, as required.

Role overview:

The Wayne Sullivan Communications Internship is aimed at students from marginalised racial and ethnic communities interested in pursuing a career in PR, marketing, events or digital communications. These groups are under-represented regionally, and nationally, in PR which is why this scheme was created (in accordance with s.158 of the Equality Act 2010).

We are looking for 4 x people to immerse themselves in the high-profile work of the Mayor of London’s press office, marketing, events and digital communications teams – on the issues that matter most to Londoners.

You’ll gain in-depth experience working with national and London media in a busy press office; delivering high-impact marketing campaigns; engaging with Londoners via a range of digital platforms and delivering large-scale community and major events in the heart of the capital.

You will have the opportunity to develop essential skills such as:

• Writing press releases

• Working with journalists and managing media events

• Developing content for City Hall’s social media channels

• Designing creative marketing campaigns

• Supporting the planning of major events such as Eid on the Square, the State of London Debate and London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks

The internship will provide a supportive environment to learn and hone your skills, including internal and external training opportunities.

Learn more about the role profile HERE and watch a video featuring our previous interns talking about their experiences HERE.

About you:

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have excellent communication skills

• Can manage your time effectively and work as part of a team

• Can demonstrate an interest in PR and marketing and are committed to developing a career in these industries

• Are an undergraduate or graduate of African, African-Caribbean, Asian or Chinese origin, or a combination of the above, and on track to receive, or has already received, a 2:2 in any degree or who has one year’s experience in media, PR, marketing or other related field.

Online event 24th April 1pm-2pm to find out more:

If you would like to find out more about the internship, please join our online information session on 24th April, where you will get the opportunity to meet our teams, ask questions and hear from our current cohort of interns.

GLA Internship Online event

If for any reason you are unable to access the link, please use the meeting ID and passcode below.

Meeting ID: 345 571 509 319   

Passcode: zb6bE3Kq

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 23.59hrs

How to apply:

If this role is of interest, please submit your CV and answer the below questions when you apply.

1. What makes you a great candidate for this role? Please refer to the ‘skills and experience required’ section of the role profile. (up to 400 words)

1. What do you know about the role of the Mayor of London and can you name a marketing or PR campaign that City Hall has run over the last 12 months that has impressed you and why? (up to 300 words)

Internship placements are offered in four of our teams within the External Relations unit: Press Office, Marketing, Events and Digital Communications. Please see the role profile for more information about the teams.

Interns will split their 11-month placement equally between two of our teams to gain in-depth experience working in two key communications disciplines.

Please indicate on the application which two teams you would be most interested in for this internship.

Formally known as the Media, Marketing & Digital Communications Internship, the scheme was renamed in tribute to Wayne Sullivan, who passed away in 2023. Wayne worked in several key marketing and events roles at the GLA and was a passionate supporter of the internship from its inception.

Key dates in the process:

Advert closes – Wednesday 30th April 2025

Applications will be reviewed – 1st – 9th May 2025

Shortlisted candidates will receive a pre-screen test – 12th – 21st May 2025

Mayor of London interviews – w/c 16th and 23rd June 2025

Start date – September 2025

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

Our Commitment

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, an interest-free season ticket loan, an interest-free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact Jo Durham at joanna@diversifying.com.