39 Unpaid Internship jobs in the United Kingdom

Sales Intern (Unpaid, Full-Time – 3 to 6 Months)

Location: On-site – Manchester City Centre

Type: Internship (Unpaid)

Duration: 3–6 Months

Industry: International Property Development

About Us:

Sheng Tai International is an award-winning, diversified property development company founded in Malaysia and now expanding globally with offices in the UK and Europe. We specialise in real estate, hospitality, and investment services, with landmark projects including The Sail in Melaka, Regalia Beachfront Residence, AMES Hotel, Novo, and MetraSquare.

Our UK office in Manchester is at the heart of connecting overseas investors with Malaysia’s growing property and investment market.

The Role:

We are looking for a motivated and outgoing Sales Intern to join our team in Manchester. This internship offers hands-on exposure to international property sales, client engagement, and event support. It’s a great opportunity to gain practical experience in a global company while learning how to build relationships, develop leads, and promote high-value property projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the sales team in identifying and developing new business leads
• Support in organising and running property seminars and investor events
• Handle client inquiries and provide excellent customer service
• Prepare sales materials, presentations, and reports
• Participate in sales calls, meetings, and networking activities
• Maintain and update sales databases and contact lists
• Collaborate with marketing colleagues on promotional campaigns

Qualifications & Skills:

• Strong interest in sales, business development, or real estate
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Outgoing, confident, and motivated to engage with clients and partners
• Organised and detail-oriented, with good time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Team player with a proactive and adaptable attitude

Preferred Qualifications:

• University student or recent graduate in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or related fields
• Previous sales, customer service, or hospitality experience is an advantage

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience in international property sales and investment promotion
• Mentorship from an experienced sales team and senior management
• Opportunity to assist in live events and investor meetings
• Develop practical sales, negotiation, and client relationship skills
• A Certificate of Completion and a reference letter at the end of the internship

How to Apply:

Please send your CV via LinkedIn.

THIS IS AN UNPAID VOLUNTEERING ROLE.

Role Title: Knowledge Manager

Role Nature: Volunteer

Location: Home-based

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are looking to recruit two highly motivated and enthusiastic VOLUNTEERS acting as Knowledge Managers to join our Director-General’s Office (Programme Coordination Section). The ideal candidate is driven and experienced, and looking to make a difference in international climate change governance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting collective learning and facilitating the sharing of knowledge within BCI and governmental stakeholders worldwide as appropriate. The knowledge manager is expected to foster an environment conducive to knowledge exchange and learning by promoting techniques for knowledge sharing that include skill directories, collaborative ways of working, etc.

Responsibilities:

• To develop and champions best practice in using, sharing, and exploiting new knowledge generated by BCI research programs;
• To coordinate and facilitate knowledge management improvements for the benefit of the organization;
• To develop the right networks and relationships to ensure knowledge management is integral to strategic-decision making process across the organization;
• To exploit opportunities for the organization to derive maximum benefit from its newly generated knowledge and expertise in climate technology policy and regulations;
• To lead by example through proactively contributing to all forums for knowledge, sharing own knowledge, and reinforcing the value of knowledge to the organization;
• To develop appropriate knowledge management policies and strategies that ensure continuity of access to corporate knowledge, throughout the technological and organizational change;
• To ensure any captured knowledge is managed in line with organizational Information Management standards, including lifecycle management;
• To develop innovative approaches for acquiring, maintaining, and managing knowledge, e.g. coordinating the production of project summaries, video capture, and case studies for partner governments, etc.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent English writing skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Proven ability to effectively multitask and prioritize work;
• Good knowledge of archive, file, and database management;
• Good communications skills and expert planning skills;
• Able to transform the ideas of management and implement appropriate solutions in the organization;
• Good analyzing skills and ability to tackle critical situations;
• Ability to maintain constructive work relationships with all division officers;
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude is an indispensable skill required for this role.

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Excellent use of Microsoft Office package (including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is essential to perform in this role;
• Some knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred but not essential.

Education & Training

• A bachelor's or master's degree in business management or related disciplines, or working knowledge in knowledge management.

Relevant Experience

• Understanding of knowledge or content management approaches, principles, and digital tools
• Ability to develop knowledge management strategy and objectives
• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders; and
• Experience working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using your own initiative.

Benefits

What difference will you make?

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

One of the most important aspects of BCI’s mission is to support legislators and policymakers to create an enabling environment for the adoption of distributed ledger technologies. To that end, this opportunity will ensure BCI is financially sustainable before we make the developing-country communities sustainable.

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include:

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection.

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

THIS IS AN UNPAID ROLE

Role Title : Council Facilitator

Role Nature : Volunteer

Location : Home-based

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

What will you be doing?

We are seeking dynamic, self-starting VOLUNTEERS interested in joining our organization as Council Facilitators at the Fellowship Scheme Bureau overseeing the BCI Fellowship Scheme.

As a member of the Executive Officer Grade, you will work in this role side by side with the Principal Assistant Director-General and Principal Executive Officer (Fellowship Scheme) (PEO(F)) helping with operational and administrative tasks as needed. You will also be responsible for ensuring meetings are effectively organized and minuted, maintaining effective records and administration, and upholding the legal requirements of governing documents, charity law, and company law.

Responsibilities:

• Producing research briefings for Council Fellows’ consumption;
• Assisting in the management of Council projects on blockchain and various climate change policy areas;
• Liaising with the PEO(F) and Council Fellows to plan meetings;
• Receiving agenda items from committee members;
• Drafting and circulating agendas, discussion papers, and reports;
• Taking minutes at Council meetings;
• Circulating approved minutes;
• Checking that agreed actions are carried out;
• Keeping up-to-date contact details (i.e. names, addresses, and telephone numbers) of Council Fellows;
• Filing minutes and reports;
• Maintaining a diary of future meetings.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Excellent English writing;
• Close attention to detail;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to balance competing work demands;
• Respectful and effective interpersonal relations;
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex topics of discussion and write them up in concise minutes;
• Ability to work under pressure and keep deadlines for the preparation of documentation for the council;
• Ability to work according to policies and procedures.

General & Specialist Knowledge:

• Advanced Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, and Outlook;
• Basic knowledge of Airtable and/or Trello;
• Some knowledge of topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, and blockchain technology preferred.

Education & Training:

• A good degree in Public or Business Administration or similar;
• Experience with project administration or management.

Relevant Experience:

• 2+ years experience as a Project Officer or as an Executive Assistant;
• Experience in working independently and with teams to meet deadlines in a timely manner.

Benefits

What difference will you make?

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organizations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying, and analyzing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include:

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you with a sense of purpose;
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge a close connection.

Selection Process

As a voluntary organization, we are pleased to open the door for candidates who may not have the prior experience they need to start, progress, or switch their careers. To recruit the most suitable, talented, or potential new members out of the volume of applications received, it is the BCI’s policy to also consider inexperienced candidates to fill our voluntary unpaid roles as long as they can demonstrate the skills required in the written assessment. In the selection process, most candidates will be invited to complete the following assessment.

Section A: Verbal and Numerical Reasoning (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section B: Situation Judgement Test (20 multiple-choice questions)

Section C: In-Tray Exercise (An open-ended assessment relevant to the duties of the role)

Candidates who pass all three sections will be invited to attend a phone screening, first interview, and final interview online.

Role Titile: Standards Research Officer / Assistant 

Role Nature: Voluntary

Location: Home-based

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are seeking a passionate professional with a strong methodological approach to their work, who specializes in standards development. In this role, you will focus on creating and promoting blockchain standards, engaging with key stakeholders, and establishing strategic standards-based partnerships to further BCI’s core mission. You will drive the end-to-end process of developing standards, provide support to working groups, publish standards-related research, and produce briefing materials for presentations at conferences and client engagements. Your efforts will directly contribute to shaping global climate policy through the establishment and adoption of robust standards. 

Responsibilities:

• Providing standards development support for members of working groups in areas such as renewable energy, carbon trading, forest monitoring, natural resource management, blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, etc.;
• Conducting primary and secondary research activities, including both quantitative and qualitative analysis, and publishing high-quality research that informs and advances the development of standards;
• Generating opportunities for strategic partnerships that align with and promote the adoption of standards in climate and blockchain initiatives;
• Attending conferences and events to promote BCI’s standards work, communicate research findings and insights via presentations, and engage with key stakeholders. 

Requirements

Education & Training

• A relevant degree or training in relevant discipline preferred; and 

• Experience in producing standards-based outputs and structured reports for different audiences.  

Relevant Experience

• Proven track record in research publications and standards involvement; 
• Experience in building constructive relationships with stakeholders;  
• Experience of working independently and with teams to drive forward projects using own initiative; and 
• Experience in designing, planning and facilitating independent research and the ability to meet tight deadlines. 

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels; 
• Excellent English writing skills and detail orientated; 
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to balance competing demands under pressure;  
• Strong presentation skills and ability to present ideas appropriately and persuasively; and 
• Aptitude in Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish (desirable).  

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Strong depth of knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance, blockchain technology and artificial intelligence preferred;
• Depth of knowledge regarding the standards domain;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organisations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying and analysing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include:

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you a sense of purpose;
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge close connection.

Number of Vacancies: 4

Role Nature: Voluntary

Estimated Time Requirements: 8 hours per week on average

Location: Home-based

The Blockchain & Climate Institute (BCI) is an international volunteers-led think tank supporting and advocating the application of blockchain technology in the global fight against climate change.

We are looking for passionate volunteers with experience in Economics/Economic Analysis/Econometrics and a desire to contribute their skills towards tackling environmental and climate change issues. We seek applications from candidates who take a methodological approach to their work, have experience conducting independent research and analysis, and enjoy engaging with stakeholders and developing strategic partnerships. The role will involve driving research projects end-to-end, conducting independent economic research and analysis, providing research support to members of working groups, producing written reports and briefing materials for speeches and presentations, and turning actions into impacts to shape climate policy on a global platform. Volunteers with more experience may be appointed as Principal or Senior Research Officer. Candidates with experience in the insurance sector are preferred.

Responsibilities will include:

• Providing economic/econometric analyses to support research projects across a range of sectors, including renewable energy, carbon trading, natural resource management, and biodiversity and conservation, particularly for developing-country governments;
• Conducting research and analysis of both primary and secondary data using a variety of quantitative and qualitative methods;
• Presenting findings as high-quality research outputs including written reports, breifing documents, concept notes and presentations;
• Generating opportunities for strategic partnerships and engaging with key stakeholders; and
• Attending meetings, conferences and events to promote the BCI.

Requirements

Skills & Abilities

• Excellent oral communication skills, including the ability to develop effective working relationships, work flexibly across professional and operational boundaries, and communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders at all levels;
• Excellent English writing skills;
• Excellent economic and/or econometric analytical skills;
• Excellent organisational skills;
• Strong presentation skills and ability to present ideas appropriately and persuasively; and
• Aptitude in a language other than English (desirable).

General & Specialist Knowledge

• Demonstrable knowledge of appropriate qualitative and quantitative research methods, and experience in using suitable software to conduct such analysis;
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office;
• Knowledge on topics central to the BCI such as climate change, climate finance and economics, blockchain technology and artificial intelligence preferred; and
• Strong depth of knowledge of economic and econometric research approaches.

Education & Training

• An undergraduate degree in ( Environmental) Economics, Econometrics or a closely related subject, or equivalent professional experience (essential); and
• A postgraduate degree or equivalent research experience (desirable).

Relevant Experience

• Proven ability to undertake economic and/or econometric analysis in feasibility studies;
• Experience of working in a target-driven role;
• Experience in building constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and colleagues, especially in the insurance sector;
• Experience of working independently and within teams to drive forward projects using own initiative; and
• Experience in designing, planning and facilitating independent/academic research and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Blockchain and other emerging technologies. Climate change and sustainability. These are two hot topic groups that have been headlining media outlets, dominating conferences & events, and gaining increasing traction in research and pilot projects. BCI is here as an expert platform to help governments, inter-governmental and regional organisations as well as relevant corporates to negotiate the complex landscape of emerging technologies for environmental good. We cement our expertise by putting in the hard work in researching, identifying and analysing the applications of emerging technologies so that informed decisions can be made by the stakeholders in the climate change and action network.

Benefits you will get from volunteering with BCI are enormous and some include:

• You will hone or learn new skills including research, presentation, writing, professional etiquette,
• Your mind will be mentally stimulated, hence providing you a sense of purpose;
• You will advance and boost your professional career by helping you to make professional connections and giving you real-world experience at the intersection between climate and emerging technologies; and
• Help you develop long-lasting professional relationships with others. People who come together to make the world a better place forge close connection.