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Flexible, paid, internships for all undergraduates at UoR

What is the Reading Internship Scheme?

If you are looking for paid, professional work experience and the chance to develop your transferable skills, the Reading Internship Scheme could be for you. The scheme is exclusive to University of Reading undergraduate students and gives you the opportunity to undertake a 4 – 8-week paid internship with professionals. The Reading Internship Scheme team source internships for you, and upload these onto My Jobs Online for you to apply for.

I’ve heard about this scheme before. What’s new?

The scheme is supporting remote internships, office-based internships (as long as the workplace is COVID secure) and internships which feature both. If you choose to undertake an office based internship, please be sure to keep up to date on the latest government guidance on COVID-19.

What would completing a virtual internship be like?

Students working remotely will be working from the comfort of wherever they are. This means you do not need to worry about having to travel to complete your internship. The internships will still involve a project with regular catch ups with the team you are placed within, however these will all be done via call or message. 

Virtual internships are very different, however are still great experience as lots of organisations have an element of home working in their business as usual approach. Find tips on how to make the most of a remote internship.

When and how can I take part?

The scheme operates throughout the academic year and features part-time and full-time internship opportunities. Please keep an eye on our latest vacancies page to keep up to date with the latest information.

Part-time internships in term time (up to 20 hours per week):

  • Monday 27 September – Friday 10 December 2021 (Autumn term)
  • Monday 10 January – Friday 25 March 2022 (Spring term)
  • Tuesday 19 April – Friday 10 June 2022 (Summer term)

Full-time internships (35 hour per week) in vacation periods:

  • Monday 13 December 2021 - Friday 07 January 2022
  • Monday 28 March -  Friday 14 April 2022
  • Monday 13 June - Friday 23 September 2022

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Internships are advertised on MyJobsOnline. The application closing dates will vary between opportunities, so make sure to check those before starting your applications.  We currently have no listings, but are working hard to source more - please check back again soon!

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Is it paid?

Yes! Every opportunity through the Reading Internship Scheme will be paid £9 per hour, both remote and office-based internships are paid. If you find your own unpaid internship you may be eligible to apply for our living cost bursary through the scheme, please email careers@reading.ac.uk.

Can I use an internship from the scheme towards any modules on my course?

The Reading Internship Scheme is an extracurricular work experience programme, which cannot be used towards any credit baring initiatives as part of your degree programme. The scheme is a great way for you to gain experience and also transferable skills which you will need for future employment. 

Who can take part?

If you are an undergraduate (or have very recently graduated) from the University of Reading and are based in the UK at the time of the internship, you are eligible to apply to the vacancies. You can apply to any of the vacancies that you’re interested in, even if it’s not within your specific degree sector.

Why do I have to be UK based when undertaking an internship?

All payments made to the interns are via the employer's UK payroll, which means UK income tax and National Insurance contributions are paid to the UK Government (if the relevant thresholds are met). If an individual were to be paid on a UK payroll whilst they are working outside of the UK, it could mean that the relevant tax and social security contributions are not being paid to the country where the work is being completed. This could expose both the individual and the employer to risk in terms of potentially a substantial fine, which could be levied against the employer and the individual by HMRC on behalf of the other country’s tax authority. As tax legislation varies between different jurisdictions and the tax legislation itself may vary depending on an individual’s own circumstances we are not able to quantify this risk.
 
Large multinational organisations will often have international mobility teams and a number of foreign payrolls to facilitate individuals working in different countries. However for smaller organisations who participate in the Reading Internship Scheme the cost of placing one individual on a foreign payroll can run into thousands of pounds and unfortunately even requesting tax advice can cost hundreds of pounds. This unfortunately makes engaging a worker on a foreign payroll uneconomical. 

How many internships can I complete on the scheme? 

You can complete one internship on the Reading Internship Scheme per academic year. We operate the scheme this way to ensure that as many students as possible can access support through the scheme. 

What next?

Why not read of some of our previous intern’s experiences of remote internships and frequently asked questions from students.

If you have any questions, please email careers@reading.ac.uk

    Frequently Asked Questions about the Scheme

    Will a part-time internship during term time interfere with my studies?
    We allow students to work a minimum of 8 hours, and maximum of 20 hours, per week during term time. Employers on the scheme are flexible with part-time internships and allow you to shape this around your schedule.

    What application process can I expect?
    You will need to apply through My Jobs Online with a tailored CV and Covering Letter 

    How can I get support with my application?
    Log onto your My Jobs Online account and you can book an appointment under ‘appointments’ with a Careers Consultant who can help you with your application.

    What sort of companies will I see as part of the scheme?
    The scheme hosts opportunities which are with charities and profit earning organisations and there are a range of opportunities each year.

    How do I receive my internship salary?

    The Reading Internship Scheme contributes to all interns’ salaries. A student working with a profit earning company will receive a 50% salary contribution from the scheme, with their employer then funding the other 50%. A student working with a charity or not for profit organisation will receive a 100% funding contribution from the scheme. Our salary contributions are transferred directly to your employer, who will then pay your salary to you through their payroll system.

Find out more about RIS and how you can get involved

Apply now!

Internships are advertised on MyJobsOnline. The application closing dates will vary between opportunities, so make sure to check those before starting your applications.  

Get Set Pet Ltd - Marketing Executive Intern (Closing: 10 July 2022)

Berkshire Youth - Business Support Worker Intern (Closing: 12 July 2022)

Berkshire Youth - Youth Work support and Activities Team Intern (Closing: 12 July 2022)

MNR Coaching - Summer Camp PE specialist Intern (Closing: 12 July 2022)

ROLABOTIC - Consultant Intern (Closing: 13 July 2022)

Creative Nature - Digital Marketing Intern (Closing: 13 July 2022)

Real Time Video - Content Producer and Training Course Support Intern (Closing: 20 July 2022)

Kcare Health - Trainee Recruitment Consultant Intern (Closing: 20 July 2022)

Glenman Corporation Ltd - Construction Management Intern (Closing: 20 July 2022)

Parenting Special Children - Communications and Fundraising Intern (Closing: 20 July 2022)

Intelligent Health Ltd - Central Engagement Team Support Officer Intern (Closing: 20 July 2022)

REGISTER FOR ALERTS

To receive regular updates about the scheme's latest vacancies, please complete our registration of interest form.

MyJobsOnline is your first stop for employment opportunities throughout your time at University right up to and beyond graduation.

You'll find the latest Internships, RIS vacancies, part-time jobs, placements and graduate roles.

My confidence has grown a lot, I definitely know now that I want to work in the voluntary sector after I graduate. I also now have experience of working in an office setting and carrying out my own research and writing a report.

Politics and IR student

I’d highly and honestly recommend an internship experience to any students considering one, including remote internships. I never expected to be doing remote internship work, but I’m very grateful for the experience, and in a changing world where working from home becomes more common, I’m so glad I have had this experience.

Ben Caddy
Community Engagement Intern for The Conservation Volunteers – Berkshire
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