British Embassy Internship Job 2026: Energy, Environment and Critical Minerals
Overview
The British Embassy Santiago, part of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), offered a six-month Energy, Environment and Critical Minerals Intern position in Santiago, Chile. The internship sat in the Embassy's Prosperity team and worked mainly with the Head of Energy, Environment and Critical Minerals. Topics included critical minerals, energy security and transition, renewable energy, carbon pricing, Environmental, Social and Governance standards and permitting, with exposure to foreign policy, international relations and natural-resources governance.
The part-time, fixed-term internship ran for 20 hours per week from 28 September 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a stipend of CLP 307,529 per month. Applications closed at 23:55 Chile time on 16 August 2026.
Who can apply
Applicants had to be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's programme at a Chilean university throughout the internship and eligible for an internship or professional practice. They needed legal status to live and work in Chile independently from the time of application. Appointable candidates had to provide proof of university enrolment.
Requirements
Fluent written and spoken Spanish and English, at least at business level, were essential, along with polished communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive approach, teamwork and the ability to prioritize several tasks under short deadlines. Applicants also needed problem-solving, attention to detail, administrative skills and the ability to research and prepare reports, briefings and documents in English. The Embassy preferred an interest or experience in energy, environment or mining and knowledge of the Paris Agreement.
The intern researched UK and Chilean contacts, priority issues and political and legislative developments linked to the Country Plan, managed stakeholder databases, external meetings, minutes, working groups and briefings, and supported programmes for visiting UK officials and ministers, energy and environment events and the King's Birthday Party. They also contributed to social media content, handled records and databases, and learned to use the Embassy's internal artificial intelligence system.
What you get
Flexible arrangements were available, but the intern was expected to work on site for at least 60 percent of contracted hours, with occasional evening work for events. Interns could take part in relevant Embassy learning and development activities.
How to apply
Applications went through the FCDO recruitment system, with employment and education details and experience and behaviour-based questions assessing Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Seeing the Big Picture and Working Together. Applicants were advised to leave out personally identifiable information because the initial sift was anonymous.