Conservation Internship Programme 2026 in London

Contract Type: Summer Internship (8-15 weeks)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM (40 hours per week, with a one-hour paid lunch break)

Location: London (near Chancery Lane Tube station), with Fridays working from home

Pay: London Living Wage (£14.80 per hour), plus an Oyster card for travel

Start Date: 1 July 2026

Application Deadline: 10 April 2026

Kickstart your career in conservation. Working in conservation is an opportunity to protect planet and people. At Synchronicity Earth, we fund efforts at the intersection of biodiversity, human rights, and sustainable livelihoods, and we need someone to help us share stories about the wildlife, communities, and organisations we support.

If you're a natural writer and storyteller with a flair for social media, this is a chance to do meaningful communications work in the environment sector and gain an understanding of how a small international conservation NGO operates.

Who we are: Synchronicity Earth is a UK-based charity supporting conservation projects across seven programmes: Amphibian, Asian Species, Biocultural Diversity, Congo Basin, Freshwater, Melanesia, and Ocean. We partner with local and Indigenous communities, funding initiatives that protect biodiversity by championing overlooked species and ecosystems.

We know that the environment sector has a long way to go to become as diverse as it should be, and we have partnered with Generation Success for our internship recruitment as part of our commitment to making entry-level positions more inclusive and accessible in our sector.

What you'll be doing:

• Crafting and designing social media posts across our channels, particularly Instagram and LinkedIn;
• Researching, writing, and updating content for our partner pages or blogs;
• Supporting the preparation of internal and external newsletters;
• Helping with occasional tasks across other teams – be it research or admin – which contribute to the smooth running of the organisation.

You’ll receive full training throughout, and we’ll do our best to shape the experience around your interests.

Who we’re looking for: We’re looking for someone who is passionate about nature and understands the importance of sharing impactful conservation work. You’ll be a confident writer who genuinely enjoys crafting stories, ideally with some experience creating and designing social media posts. You’ll be organised enough to balance a varied workload and meet deadlines, while maintaining an eye for detail, a proactive approach, and an adaptable, can-do attitude. Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Experience editing text or using design tools like Canva would also be a bonus, but not essential, as training will be provided. The most important thing is that you bring initiative, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn.

Who can apply? This opportunity is open to everyone, but we especially encourage applications from people who:

• Are passionate about developing a career in conservation;
• Come from underrepresented backgrounds, low-income households, or are the first in their family to go to university;
• Are career changers or have experience in other industries;
• Care about biodiversity, nature, and social justice.

If you need any adjustments during the application process or the internship itself, please let us know. We’re happy to help.

What you’ll gain:

• Hands-on experience of working in communications for an environment charity.
• Training to develop transferable skills across design, social media, research, and time management.
• A professional network of conservation experts and peers.
• A fair wage & travel support (London Living Wage + an Oyster card for commuting).
• A supportive environment that values your growth.

How to apply: Submit a short online form and CV – no cover letter needed. Not sure if you’re the right fit? Apply anyway. We value potential, passion, and a willingness to learn. Deadline: 10 April 2026. Apply now and take the first step towards a career in conservation. We can’t wait to hear from you.

Please note that if you use AI in your application, you are much less likely to be shortlisted. We want to see your unique, brilliant self and assess your writing skills.