Catholic Parliamentary and Public Policy Internships

Now in its eleventh year, the Catholic Parliamentary and Public Policy Internship scheme provides eight recently graduated Catholics with an intensive experience of political and social action in a spiritual context. Four interns will be placed with Christian MPs at Westminster, one in a parliamentary support role within the Secretariat, two in public policy with CAFOD and CSAN, one in a media internship in Archbishop’s House Westminster.

In addition to educational work experience, all internships also involve individually guided retreats and spiritual guidance throughout the year, studying Christian ethics and Catholic social teaching at Heythrop College as well as exploring the political landscape and the Church’s involvement in social action through a series of events.

Apply for the Catholic Parliamentary and Public Policy Internship scheme by downloading and completing the forms and documents in this section, you will also need to provide two referees with your application.

To apply for the Catholic Parliamentary and Public Policy Internship scheme you will need to have completed the Application form and provide two referees, one of whom should be your Parish Priest or University Chaplain and the other your most recent employer (paid/voluntary) or course tutor. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that your referees send your references directly to us before Wednesday 26th February, otherwise your application cannot be considered for shortlisting.Application Pack

Application Form 2014 1.07 MB
Application form for the Catholic Parliamentary Internship scheme 2014-15.

Reference Letter 2014 1.04 MB
A letter to send to referees to request a reference for the Catholic Parliamentary Internship scheme 2014-15.

Reference Form 2014 1.04 MB
A form to be completed by those submitting a reference for an applicant to the Catholic Parliamentary Internship scheme 2014-15.

Completed application forms must either be emailed to interns@cbcew.org.uk or posted to:

Michaela Kelly, Head of HR, 39 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1BX.

Closing date is 5pm on Wednesday, 26 February 2014 and Assessment Days will be 1 and 2 April 2014.

The scheme is organised by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.

* In restricting these educational internships to Catholics we are applying Schedule 9 part 1 para 3 of the Equality Act 2010, which allows such a stipulation as there is a genuine requirement given the purpose of the internships.

[Source: CBCEW]