Intern UK

SELF (Own Placement)

The candidate finds an internship or traineeship with an employer on their own. Viktori Travel, in cooperation with an authorised partner sponsor organisation, provides support with checking the programme and the employer, preparing the training plan and programme documents, sponsorship, the visa procedure, insurance and preparing for departure.

Positions are paid, and the amount of pay depends on the employer, location, field and length of the programme. The exact working conditions and pay are confirmed before the offer is accepted.

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• A full-time student in higher education (distance learning is not accepted), or a graduate starting the internship no later than 24 months after the graduation date
• The candidate has not previously done an internship with the same employer
• The candidate meets the requirements for the Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange visa, proves their English when required, has at least GBP 1,270 in maintenance funds and has the mandatory travel insurance
• The programme is not offered for hospitality or healthcare
• Additional work alongside the internship is not allowed

The internship

One internship lasting 1–12 months, at least 25 hours a week. The internship must be a supernumerary position, with more complex tasks, clear objectives, a training plan and appropriate supervision. An internship longer than six months must be paid.

A paid internship must comply with UK minimum wage rules.

A fully remote internship is not allowed; with hybrid work, at least 30% must be done at the registered office. The employer must have been registered with Companies House for at least 12 months.

Help with finding an internship

Access to a database of more than 100 opportunities with UK employers, a company directory, an internship search guide, templates for CVs, cover letters, emails and visa letters, interview preparation and recommendations of trusted placement partners. The candidate is responsible for finding the internship, and this help is not a guarantee of an offer.

Visa

A Temporary Work – Government Authorised Exchange visa and a Certificate of Sponsorship are required.

After the offer come checks of the employer, the internship and the training plan, the Certificate of Sponsorship and help with the visa procedure.