Internship

This internship is a rolling opportunity and we welcome you to submit your interest at any time for consideration.

Job Reference: Internship

Role: Internship (unpaid)

Duration: Part-time and temporary (3 days per week for minimum 1 month)

Location: London

Reports to: TBC

Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (we are unfortunately unable to support a visa at this time)

About Studio Zao

Studio Zao is a small but mighty boutique consultancy, with the mission to revolutionise the world through making complex, strategic and impactful business ideas happen. 

We support clients through this process in a number of ways, from conducting data-backed innovation experiments to design and launch ideas from concept to market, to instilling innovation capabilities and growth propositions in regional sector clusters. We help fantastic people from all areas of business - the innovators and ‘Intrapreneurs’ - to scale ideas into impact. We deploy leading methodologies, alongside our own in house approaches, including AI-backed solutions and unique POVs. 

We work with a diverse and expanding range of clients, across every industry and sector, including Sport England, Pearson, EY, the NHS, Target, Aptar, Pfizer, Institute of Cancer Research, Tamworth and Torbay Councils, Transport for London, Crisis, UCL and Imperial College London, amongst others. You can find out more about some of our work via our website. 

We pride ourselves on delivering excellent client outcomes, whilst learning from every engagement, and having fun whilst doing it. We get to work on some of our clients most strategically important challenges, as well as help foster problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills in their teams — as well as in ours!

Our team brings a wide range of skills, experiences and interests to our projects. Importantly, we’re a diverse, fun-loving bunch of no-nonsense individuals with an eclectic mix of passions (from field hockey, basketball and knitting, to triathlons, wine tasting and improvised theatre)!

We are people who care about what we do, how we do it and most importantly, why it matters. If you do too, then Studio Zao might just be the place where you can truly flourish.

The Role

We are always looking for passionate interns able to help with supporting the delivery of client projects, marketing and business development initiatives, to join the team, and potentially be part of our growth. The business has various needs at any moment in time, so whether you are looking to learn about the world of consulting projects, innovation or to knuckle down on marketing and social media, we might have something to work on together.

This is an entry-level role, and a great opportunity to learn the ropes in a diverse and practical setting. It will be suitable for a student, university student or recent graduate, or even someone looking for a change of pace in a new and fast moving industry. We are very open to experiences from different backgrounds and perspectives.

Your responsibilities may include:

  • Collaborate with team members to develop, plan, and implement both internal and client projects

  • Support business development, marketing, communications, and sales activities

  • Coordinate and liaise with stakeholders, partners and clients

  • Help create high-quality materials, content, documents and deliverables

  • Help deliver workshops and events

Requirements

If you feel you have the following, then we’d love to hear from you.

  • Enthusiasm for and interest in Innovation

  • Great interpersonal and presentation skills

  • Resourceful, entrepreneurial attitude

  • A hunger to learn, test new ways of doing things, and grow

  • Good attention to detail, resilience to thrive in ambiguous and fast paced environments

Previous experience in this space is not required.

What We Offer

We’re a young and fast-growing business, so we’re looking to work with passionate and entrepreneurial individuals able to take ownership and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment. 

In return, we offer:

  • A fast-paced, exciting and entrepreneurial environment where your potential will find the place to flourish

  • Real support from across the team; personal growth is paramount for us, at any level

  • Genuinely exciting projects able to positively impact the world

  • The promise to try our best to help you achieve your personal career ambitions and objectives, we believe that having opportunities for learning and continuous improvement is crucial in for our team members

  • Hybrid flexibility in terms of working location

  • An open environment with a free flow of ideas and suggestions on how to continuously improve ourselves, the workplace and how we deliver value for our clients.

What Next

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering email to hello@studiozao.com with the subject “RE: Internship Role”. 

First round interview will be a 30-45 minute conversation, followed by one more conversation if necessary.