Stuart Ross Communications Internship

Please note: This role may close soon depending on the level of interest so don’t miss out! 

 

Thank you for your interest in applying for this role.  

 

We’d like to remind you that you must ensure you are eligible for this scheme before applying. Please read through the eligibility criteria below carefully and ensure that you are eligible before applying.  

 

This application will also contain a series of questions to establish whether or not you are eligible. It is important that you take great care in reading and answering these questions as we will not be able to revert your application if an error is made.  

 

Please Note: We only allow one application for any of our Graduate / Intern schemes per year. Any subsequent applications will be withdrawn. 

 

Stuart Ross Communications Internship 
Creating inclusive opportunities for the next generation of communicators 

 
Bursary  

A bursary of £27,029 pro rata, per annum. (in line with London Living Wage)  

 

Location  

Up to 50 per cent of time can be spent undertaking the internship from home over a 4-week period. Hybrid working arrangements may alter subject to business requirements. This internship benefits from regularly being in the office. 

 

Internship overview 

The Stuart Ross Communications Internship is a diversity initiative targeted at increasing the number of people from under-represented groups entering in the Public Relations, Communications and Marketing industries. Find out more about the internship and its background here.  

 

The programme has been highly successful, and our interns have gone on to work in Communications in both the public sector and private sector organisations, including to some senior positions in organisations as varied as the NHS, Network Rail, Government Communication Service, the Arts Council and TfL. 

 

What we offer 

You will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards include: 

 

• Free travel on the TfL network for you and a nominee who lives in the same household  

• Discounted national rail and Eurostar travel 

• Minimum 28 days Annual leave (Pro rata dependent on role) plus public and bank holidays.  

• Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme 

• Retail, health, leisure and travel offers & many more 

 

Duration 

11 months. Full-time, Monday to Friday. 

 

Entry requirements 

Applications for joining TfL in 2027 are sought from candidates with specific protected characteristics who are: 

 

• From Black, Asian or other minority ethnic backgrounds and/or 

• People with a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2010/15/contents and/or 

• Individuals from a disadvantaged socio-economic background  

• All candidates must be at least 18 years of age by the internship start date. The start date of the internship is 6-Sep-2027. 

 

Additionally, they must be either: 

 

• A graduate with a minimum 2:2 in any degree, or an undergraduate on track to achieve this,

OR 

• A non-graduate with no more than one year’s paid experience in the communications industry such as public relations, public affairs, marketing, stakeholder engagement, media, or other related fields.  

 

The opportunity for those from ethnic minorities and/or having a disability to apply for the scheme is aligned with the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010. This allows for an employer to take certain actions where people who share a protected characteristic, such as being of a certain ethnic minority, are under-represented in participating in a particular activity. The Government guide to Positive Action in the Workplace sets out further detail on Section 158 ((General) positive action) of the Equality Act at Sections 8-9. 

 

As a public sector body, TfL is required by Section 149 of the Equality Act 2010 to advance the Public Sector Equality Duty, by which we must not only take steps to eliminate discrimination, harassment and victimisation on grounds of protected characteristics, but must also seek to advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and those who do not share it. 

 

Successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the scheme, as at the start date.  This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa scheme.  If you do not have the right to work in the UK, or only have a right to work here for a limited time which is lesser than the duration of the scheme, you should be aware that TfL will be unable to sponsor you for this role. 

 

Start Date 

6th September-2027 

 

What will I be doing?  

You’ll learn the essential skills you need to start your career in the communications industry in a fast-paced environment.  You will have the opportunity to develop your written and verbal communication skills to reach a range of different audiences, including customers, the media, businesses, stakeholder groups and politicians.   As part of the team, you’ll be involved from the outset in key projects, creating campaigns, influencing how customers use London’s transport network and helping to shape TfL’s reputation.    

 

During your 11-month internship, you will collaborate with teams across the organisation and gain a solid understanding of London’s transport network as well as building your skills in several specialities such as Public Relations, Public Affairs and Marketing. 

 

You will be based in one of three teams, below, and will have the opportunity to undertake a placement in another area.  

 

TfL Press Office 

One of the UK's busiest press offices where you'll gain all the essential skills you need to start your career in Public Relations. You'll be involved in handling the big stories of the day affecting TfL as well as delivering dedicated stories and campaigns.  You’ll learn the full range of Public Relations skills needed to work in the industry, from writing press releases, dealing with journalists and crisis handling to generating ideas for high profile campaigns and organising media events. These could include campaigns to tackle sexual harassment on public transport, Art on the Underground or Poppy Day.  
 

TfL Customer Directorate 

This team champions and is the voice of TfL’s customers, through marketing, customer information, behaviour