Extremism Intern

ISD is a think and do tank that works globally to safeguard public safety, national security, human rights and democracy in the digital age. Combining research and analysis with government advisory work and the design and delivery of international training, education and communications programs, ISD works to implement real-world, evidence-based responses to these challenges. ISD has teams in London, Amman, Berlin, Paris and Washington DC. 

Why work for ISD? 

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organisation that's making an impact. 

 
ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organisation. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make. 

Our benefits 

• Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility. 

• Generous annual leave policies.

• 1 week of additional paid time off over Christmas, outside of your annual leave entitlement. 

• Additional paid time off for development.

• Sick pay and enhanced family friendly policies and compassionate leave. 

• Company pension.  

• Annual personal development budget. 

• Remote working budget. 

• Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated counsellors for those working with potentially traumatic content. 

• Inclusive wellbeing programme with regular wellbeing initiatives.

Salary

London Living Wage - £14.80 per hour.

Location 

You may work from our UK office in London, or in a hybrid or remote arrangement to suit you. The successful candidate is required to have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide Visa sponsorship for this role.

Contract type 

6-month fixed term contract.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org. 

 
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, carers, and people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. 

Requirements

Role Purpose 

The Intern will support ISD's established UK extremism team, providing research, policy analysis, and programming support across our extremism portfolio. They will be incorporated into a diverse range of projects, supporting the team in conducting background research, drafting reports, and providing logistical support to the delivery of programmes and events. The intern will likely be involved in supporting research, analysis, and programming on topics including: 

• Evolving extremism threats 

• Online radicalisation 

• Terrorism and extremism policy 

Please find a detailed job description here.

Key responsibilities include:

• Background research and drafting materials (40%) 

• Assist in drafting concept papers, backgro