Job Specification
Projects Intern
JOB DESCRIPTION
We are currently looking for an intern to help co-ordinate a variety of projects regarding the
treatment of eating disorders. The work will be varied and will include research on apps for smart
phones and general administration. We will provide training for all aspects of the role.
DURATION
Succeed Interns are required to work for a minimum of 3 months, starting in November.
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Internship programme
14 hours per week (2 days a week: 7 hours per day, 10am-5pm, which includes a 1hr
lunch break).
FLEXIBILITY
The Succeed Foundation is well aware that Interns, whilst being involved with The Succeed
Foundation, are also in full time education, seeking full-time employment, applying for graduate
schools, or working/studying part-time. As such, we offer flexible work hours, as we are keen to help
you further your professional and/or educational aspirations. We would kindly ask that you
communicate your schedule in advance so that we are aware of your absence, and can anticipate
changes in time-patterns.
The Succeed Foundation offices are staffed Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 18:00.
CONDITIONS
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The Succeed Foundation Internship Programme will be based at the Succeed Foundation
premises in South Kensington, London.
Each Intern will have their own computer and access to the Internet.
When appropriate, Interns may be asked to work from home.
Interns will have access to Kitchenette facilities (complimentary coffee/tea and any other
items that are provided by the office for Succeed staff).
TRANSPORT & LUNCH DAILY STIPEND
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The Succeed Foundation Internship Programme is unpaid.
However, The Succeed Foundation will offer £5/day travel expenses.
CONTRACT
Before you begin the Internship Programme you will be asked to sign two documents:
1. Internship – Work Agreement, stipulating rights and responsibilities
2. Confidentiality Agreement
REFERENCES
At the end of each Internship, each Intern will receive a Letter of Reference.
THE ROLE
Tasks including:
Vodcasts (We are producing series of videos and an accompanying app for self-help treatment)
 Developing content for App
 Contacting various app programmers
 Assist with development of dissemination plan
New Project Research
 Detailed online and library research of similar projects and papers available to analyse the
field
 Evaluating, filtering and summarising research found
 Producing draft ideas of content for consideration by academics
You may also be asked to help out with Fundraising Race packs, the DVD project and other general
admin.
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
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Interest in eating disorders and body image research
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
High levels of research, evaluation and analytical skills
Good Microsoft Office skills
Ability to work well independently and in a small team
Flexible approach with a Give-it-a-go attitude
Interest in Succeed’s aims & goals to help those with Eating Disorders
If you are interesting in applying, please send a CV and covering letter explaining why you are right
for this role to: info@succeed-foundation.org