View Vacancy – Policy and Events Traineeship for ONIEB (BEL26.042)
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UK Mission
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Northern Ireland Executive
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Who are we?
The Office of the Northern Ireland Executive in Brussels (ONIEB), established in 2001, has served as a focal point for liaison between the Northern Ireland Executive and the Institutions of the European Union in promoting the Administration’s interests. The office is part of the wider family of the UK Missions in Belgium and is now looking for one recent graduate for a full time traineeship opportunity in Policy and Events. Visit www.brusselsni.com or @BrusselsNI for more information.
Our daily work relies on the input of dedicated individuals who engage on many different topics and activities. We seek to employ a diverse range of candidates who bring their own talents and perspectives to the role. We have a strong corporate agenda that ensures we create a positive and inclusive working environment where everyone is valued for their contribution.
Roles and responsibilities:
Provide general administrative support to a diverse team including (but not limited to):
- Procuring supplies, taking minutes, assisting with diary management, maintaining databases, greeting visitors;
- Work with the team to organize a number of cultural and policy events and official visits to Brussels, including assisting with the practical arrangements, maintaining all meeting rooms and on occasion working in the early evening; writing post project evaluation;
- Produce web content, newsletter and maintain office website and twitter account;
- Support the team with policy-related activities including desk-based research, scanning of upcoming events, attending external events and meetings, writing reports. Provide support to policy officer within the team;
- Participate in wider Mission’s initiatives as required, including engaging in a corporate role.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
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Our Ideal Candidate shows:
- Full professional proficiency in English, including excellent writing skills (written and spoken, minimum of C1 level for CEFR framework*);
- Understanding and knowledge of Northern Ireland affairs;
- A college / university level degree in any subject at the time of taking up post;
- Experience of social media platforms in a professional environment and website software;
- Relevant academic, work or/and voluntary experience;
- Experience of working in a team;
- Ability to solve problems and pay attention to detail;
- Strong IT skills – familiarity with Microsoft Office and internet search engines;
- Organizational skills, the ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
- Confident and professional in communicating with people at all levels In addition, a certain degree of flexibility is inherent to the role depending on changing office priorities, requiring a positive approach to accepting varied tasks.
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Nice to have:
- Knowledge of a second European language;
- Experience of working in an office environment.
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Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Seeing the Big Picture, Working Together
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24 February 2026
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Internship
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Full-time
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36.25 hours per week
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Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
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Belgium
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Brussels
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British Embassy
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EUR
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€1300 Gross
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monthly
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24 August 2026
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This is a full-time professional immersion traineeship with a duration of 6-12 months, with a starting date in August/September 2026. This is a good opportunity to develop your skills and to gain experience in a diverse work area, working in the heart of Brussels’ EU Quarter’. This is a full-time contract for 5 working days (36.25 hours net) per week, using a flexi time system Staff are expected to be in the office or attending work events 80% of their working week.
The professional immersion indemnity for this position is €1.300. Additional benefits including commute refund (public transport, bike and drive allowance) and luncheon vouchers of €8 per workday.
This traineeships provide a professional immersion outside of any educational programme. Therefore, no paperwork with a university or school can be signed.
Trainees have access to 1 day of paid leave and 1 day of unpaid leave per month of Traineeship.
Please note that Belgian nationals will be paid their salary gross and are expected to comply with their tax obligations through completion of a tax return to the Belgian authorities. Non-Belgian nationals will receive their salary net, minus the deduction of an equivalent level of Belgian tax retained at source. Further information on this will be given to candidates during the recruitment process.
Please be advised that the British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered an Traineeship offer.
Professional Immersion Traineeship Requirements:
- Proof of valid medical coverage for the period of the Traineeship (European/Global Health Insurance Card);
- The successful candidates will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance;
Staff recruited locally by the British Diplomatic Missions in Belgium are subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local Belgian employment law.
The successful candidates will be subject to professional background checks and security clearance.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Belgium and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
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Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.
*Please note for more information on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment levels please click on the following link CEFR.
Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
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