11 Dec 2025

Policy and Research Intern

We’ve got a vacancy; learn more and apply to join the AMOSSHE team.

AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation is looking for a Policy and Research Intern. In this new role, you’ll support the Senior Policy and Research Officer in conducting original research into the use of artificial intelligence in higher education. You’ll take the lead on designing the project, including conducting primary research and analysing the findings. You’ll produce a report which will engage and support our members aligned to our strategic vision, and have the opportunity to present the report as part of our professional development programme. As well, you'll be invited to relevant meetings with our members and external sector organisations which‘ll offer you insight into the role of a policy officer in a higher education setting.

Contract type: Fixed-term, full time (37.5 hours a week) for three months (February to April 2026).
Location: Hybrid, with a central London office.
Remuneration: This internship is for PhD candidates required to do a 3 month placement by their UK Research and Innovation funding (or equivalent). We’re unable to accept applications from self-funded students.
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis until we find a suitable candidate. We urge applicants to apply at the earliest opportunity.

About us

AMOSSHE The Student Services Organisation is a not-for-profit professional membership association for Student Services leaders in higher education. Our mission is to support, inform and empower our community of Student Services leaders to enhance the higher education student experience and help students fulfil their potential. We do this through collaboration and networking, sharing good practice, enhancing professional development and influencing policy and investment. Find out more about our organisation here.

We’re committed to championing equality, diversity, and inclusion, and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join AMOSSHE. Find out more about our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion here.

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We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis until we find a suitable candidate. We urge applicants to apply at the earliest opportunity.

We’ll contact you if we’ve shortlisted you for an interview. Interviews take place online using Microsoft Teams on a flexible basis.

Whilst we endeavour to get back to you, if you haven’t heard from us after 10 working days your application was unsuccessful. Please note that the AMOSSHE National Office will be closed from 24 December 2025 and reopen on 5 January 2026.

If you have any questions about the role or the application process, please email [email protected].