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Havas Platform is a six-month entry-level paid internship programme with a global agency Havas, in the advertising, communication and media sector. It is aimed at underrepresented talent who otherwise face higher barriers to getting into creative, tech and digital industries. 

The programme provides you with a meaningful placement and tailored industry training for anyone passionate about brands, culture, and communication. Everybody on the programme is part of a real team, working on real briefs, doing real work, for real clients.   

Roles range from Digital and Design to Client Coordination and Data roles. Most roles are hybrid, with each Platformer receiving their own laptop while they’re on the programme.   

Alongside your internship placement, you will also receive additional training and development opportunities, peer-to-peer support from other interns, and mentoring to help you develop skills and progress in your career journey. 

What we are looking for: 

Havas Platform is unique. You don’t need any previous experience or specific skills - we’re more interested in what you will bring, not what you can already do.  

We're especially keen to hear from candidates who are new to our industry, have an interest in what we do and want to create networks that will broaden their career prospects. If you are over 18, have no prior experience in our industry, can commit to completing the entire six-month programme, and are from an underrepresented community, we'd like to hear from you. To be eligible to apply for the programme, we'd like for you to: 

  • Be aged over 18  
  • Be a resident of one of these four LIFT boroughs: Camden, Hackney, Islington or Tower Hamlets 
  • Have no prior experience in our industry  
  • Ideally either aged 18-25 OR aged 25+ and from an underrepresented community from an underrepresented community (including but not limited to; people from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic backgrounds, members of the LGBTQ+ community, care leavers, returners to work, lone parents, ex-offenders and those who are neurodivergent or have a disability).  
  • Be able to commit to a full-time six-month programme  
  • Have a keen interest in starting a career in the advertising, communication, and media industry   
  • Are looking to take your first steps in the sector with a paid internship   
    Already have a Right to Work in the UK (mandatory) 

Application process/timeline: 

  1. Apply
    Apply as stated above by Monday 2 September 12pm 

  2. Screening
    Your application will be reviewed against the requirements detailed in the job description. If you have submitted your CV, your completed questions and meet the requirements of the job, you will be invited to a short screening call with LIFT and Havas team members.  

  3. Interview
    If you progress through the screening stage, you will be invited to an interview with the hiring manager(s). This is your opportunity to demonstrate why you are the best candidate for the role as well as ask any questions to the hiring team.  

  4. Outcome 
    Successful candidates will be contacted by HR to run through induction.  The programme will start mid-October. 

    Unsuccessful candidates will receive emails to inform them of outcomes and will be connected to our LIFT team to support you to look for other opportunities.  Please note that only those that reach final stage interviews will receive feedback from hiring managers. 

Key dates: 

  • Interviews: 23 – 26 September 
  • Interview support week: 16 – 20 September (Please contact LIFT team if you would like support preparing for interviews) 
  • Programme start date: 16 October 

The LIFT team are here to help!  

If you are having any difficulties or would like support with your application, please contact the LIFT team on lift.futures@islington.gov.uk.  Please make sure you contact in advance of the closing date to give yourself time to get help. Our amazing Community Engagement Officers will be running application and CV support sessions. So please reach out to your local officer for support:  

Hackney: dalal.al-jalaby@islington.gov.uk
Islington: sara.goward-jones@islington.gov.uk  
Tower Hamlets: francesca.uhegbu@islington.gov.uk  
Camden: cina.aissa@islington.gov.uk