Job Description
Job Title: People & Comms Internship
Location: Edinburgh – 1 George Street
Role Type: Full-time Internship
Period: 8th June – 14th August 2026 (10 weeks)
Closing date: 31st March
Invest in Your Tomorrow
At Aberdeen, we believe in investing in people and that includes helping early‑career talent take their first steps into the world of People & Communications. Our People & Comms Internship Programme gives you hands‑on experience across the teams that help shape our culture, engage colleagues, and support our people to thrive.
Over 10 weeks, you’ll contribute to real projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop the skills you need to build a meaningful and purpose‑led career.
Why Choose Our Internship Programme?
Our People & Communications function plays a central role in creating an inclusive, connected, and high‑performing workplace. From shaping colleague engagement and wellbeing initiatives, to supporting recruitment, developing communication strategies, and enhancing the employee experience, no two days are the same.
This internship offers the chance to gain exposure across key People & Comms areas, contribute to impactful work, and grow your capability in a fast‑moving and people‑focused environment.
Who We’re Looking For
We welcome penultimate‑year students from all academic backgrounds.
If you're:
Curious and eager to learn
A strong communicator
Passionate about people, culture, or storytelling
Collaborative, organised, and motivated
…we’d love to hear from you.
Application Process
CV & Online application
Online testing
Online pre-recorded interview
Assessment Centre (group activity, case study and panel interview)
Pathway to our Graduate Programme
Your internship could be just the beginning.
Outstanding interns may be considered for a place on our 24‑month rotational Graduate Programme, starting in September 2027. The programme offers structured learning, professional development, and the chance to build capabilities across People & Communications.
Our learning framework centres around three mindsets:
Client — understanding our colleagues and stakeholders
Leadership — developing personal and collaborative leadership skills
Strategic — thinking beyond today to shape the future
Our Commitment to Inclusion
Aberdeen is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is valued. As a Disability Confident Committed Level One employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and provide support throughout the recruitment process.
Please contact us ([email protected]) if you require reasonable accommodations to be made to any stage of the recruitment process. Our Early Careers team will be pleased to discuss your needs and ensure that these are accommodated.
Apply Today
Join us in building a future where everyone can thrive.
For more information visit our careers site: https://www.aberdeenplc.com/en-gb/careers
We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense – this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone.If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
What We Do
abrdn is a global investment company that helps clients and customers plan, save and invest for the future. Our purpose is to enable our clients to be better investors. Our strategy is to deliver client-led growth. We are structured around three businesses – Investments, Adviser and Personal – focused on their changing needs
