Main Purpose of Job:

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is responsible for promoting UK trade and investment with the rest of the world. Working within the British Embassy in Chile, as well as collaborating closely with DBT Latin America and Caribbean (LATAC) and UK colleagues, the successful applicant will drive deeper trading relations between the UK and Chile.

Whilst the role will vary, as Business and Trade intern, you activity could include supporting the creation of a pipeline of companies to deliver against commercial opportunities in Chile and UK, including through development and maintenance of internal databases and information management/KPI processes. You will support lead generation and understanding of demands and opportunities within the Chilean market by carrying out market research and stakeholder mapping. You would also support the promotion of the UK within the Chilean market, supporting the organisation of events, including commercial elements of high-profile cross-mission events in regard to the different priority campaigns (Mining, Energy, Infrastructure (Transport), Financial Services, Maritime, and Water).

You will have the opportunity to participate in diverse commercial opportunities including meetings with relevant stakeholders, trade fairs, and internal and external events in order to develop your professional skills and experience to enhance your future career prospects. You will also collaborate closely with other Embassy colleagues to identify synergies and contribute to shared goals across the Mission. 
The internship will take place between July 2026 and December 2026 (depending on the starting date, for 6 months – with the possibility of extension for the same period of time under specific circumstances and requirements).

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support to (a) DBT Officer(s) at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) office in Santiago, including (but not limited to) business development, research and analysis of data within a designated sector, as well as strategic and logistical support.

• Research: Help in the formulation of market research reports for British companies and the online management of customers. Assisting in the identification of new contractual opportunities for British businesses and developing internal briefings when needed. 
• Provide cross-cutting support to the DBT team (and other Embassy sections if needed): Perform other tasks requested by the DBT Officers and the Country Director of DBT – which may include supporting other Departments locally or regionally (LATAC) and contribute to the objectives of the British Embassy in Santiago and DBT LATAC. 
• Relations with stakeholders: Support maintain contact with local (private and public) stakeholders, keeping record of activities/contacts in the team’s databases and client relationship management system; Be able to identify and help obtain key contacts to support the commercial work of DBT Officers and Senior Management when required; Attend meetings with private and public sector contacts and be able to take relevant notes where appropriate.
• Event coordination: Support with the organisation of official events and visits, both with commercial focus and cross-Mission, including but not limited to the preparation of agendas, one-pagers, programme support, arrangement of meetings and other related logistic activities. 
• Information Management & Administrative Support: Help strengthen and maintaining information management systems up to date and monitor relevant KPIs for the team, as well as ensure and promote good use of databases across the team.

• Proactive, flexible, collaborative, responsible and opened to learn and receive feedback. Being organized and consistent are key qualities.
• Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in any area of study, but preferably: Business Administration, International Relations, Foreign Trade, Economics, and similar areas at a Chilean University. 
• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Spanish, and excellent communication and presentation skills with both languages.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office package.
• Applicants must have the legal status to live and work in Chile