# UK & Ireland Government Affairs Intern

**Company**: Cisco
**Location**: London
**Work arrangement**: hybrid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Policy & Public Affairs
**Industry**: Technology

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## Description

Cisco is seeking an intern for a year-long placement in its global Government Affairs team, covering the UK & Ireland.

As a UK & Ireland Government Affairs Intern, you will support senior colleagues to represent the company with leaders at all levels of government throughout both countries.

Key responsibilities include:

- Research and monitor key policy trends, regulatory changes, and developments in areas such as connectivity, AI, cybersecurity, digital transformation, skills, geopolitics, and trade.

- Develop and maintain internal-facing briefings, presentations, newsletters, and stakeholder maps to support the UKI Government Affairs function.

- Identify where Cisco can engage with policymaking and regulatory processes, including tracking key Parliamentary developments.

- Support the preparation, coordination, and follow-up of events and internal meetings.

- Explore where AI can improve team workflows and efficiency.

- Attend and produce summaries of conferences, hearings, and industry association meetings to provide actionable insights for the team.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Studying for a degree that is primarily focused on Politics, Public Policy, International Affairs, Economics, Law or related subjects.

- Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex information and summarise findings in a clear, concise manner.

- Excellent interpersonal skills, including flexibility, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

- Able to legally live and work in the UK.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Previous internship or project experience related to technology policy or government affairs.

- Sound understanding of parliamentary processes and political institutions in the UK & Ireland.

- Able to demonstrate knowledge of politics and current affairs.

## Skills

### Required
- Politics
- Public Policy
- International Affairs
- Economics
- Law
- Research
- Analytical skills
- Interpersonal skills

### Nice to have
- Technology policy
- Government affairs
- Parliamentary processes
- Political institutions

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