Wayne Sullivan Communications Internship

Mayor of London – Wayne Sullivan Communications Internships (x5)

Position: Internship

Salary: £29,067 per annum

Contract: Fixed term (11 months)

Location: These roles will be based at City Hall, in the Royal Docks (Kamal Chunchie Way, London, E16 1ZE). GLA staff are hybrid working in our offices and remotely depending on their role. As part of this, you will need to split your time between home working and coming into the office, as required.

Role overview:

The Wayne Sullivan Communications Internship is aimed at students from marginalised racial and ethnic communities interested in pursuing a career in PR, marketing, events or digital communications. These groups are under-represented regionally, and nationally, in PR which is why this scheme was created (in accordance with s.158 of the Equality Act 2010).

We are looking for 5 x people to immerse themselves in the high-profile work of the Mayor of London’s press office, marketing, events, digital communications and Mayor’s office communications teams – on the issues that matter most to Londoners.

You’ll gain in-depth experience working with national and London media in a busy press office; delivering high-impact marketing campaigns; engaging with Londoners via a range of digital platforms and delivering large-scale community and major events in the heart of the capital.

You will have the opportunity to develop essential skills such as:

• Writing press releases
• Working with journalists and content creators and managing media events
• Developing content for City Hall’s social media channels
• Designing creative marketing campaigns
• Supporting the planning of major events such as Eid on the Square, the State of London Debate and London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks

The internship will provide a supportive environment to learn and hone your skills, including internal and external training opportunities.

To learn more about the role profile, please see the attached Role Profile and watch a video featuring our previous interns talking about their experiences Intern Video 2026.

About you:

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have excellent communication skills  
• Can manage your time effectively and work as part of a team
• Can demonstrate an interest in PR and marketing and are committed to developing a career in these industries
• Are an undergraduate or graduate of African, African-Caribbean, Asian or Chinese origin, or a combination of the above, and on track to receive, or has already received, a 2:2 in any degree or who has one year’s experience in media, PR, marketing or other related field.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 29th April 2026 at 23.59hrs

How to apply:

If this role is of interest, please submit only your CV and answer the below questions when you apply (you do not need to also upload a cover letter).

1. What makes you a great candidate for this role? Please refer to the ‘skills and experience required’ section of the role profile. (up to 400 words)
2. What do you know about the role of the Mayor of London and can you name a marketing or PR campaign that City Hall has run over the last 12 months that has impressed you and why? (up to 300 words)

Please ensure that all responses are your own work and are not generated using AI tools.

Internship placements are offered in five of our teams within: Press Office, Marketing, Events, Digital Communications and Mayor’s Office communications. Please see the role profile for more information about the teams.

Interns will split their 11-month placement equally between two of our teams to gain in-depth experience working in two key communications disciplines.

Please indicate on the application which two teams you would be most interested in for this internship.

Formally known as the Media, Marketing & Digital Communications Internship, the scheme was renamed in tribute to Wayne Sullivan, who passed away in 2023. Wayne worked in several key marketing and events roles at the GLA and was a passionate supporter of the internship from its inception.

Key dates in the process:

Advert closes - 29th Apr 2026

Applications will be reviewed - 30th Apr – 7th May 2026

Shortlisted candidates will receive a pre-screen test - 8th - 18th May 2026

Invitations sent to candidates for online interviews - By 2nd June 2026

Interviews - w/c 8th - 15th June 2026  

Start date - September 2026

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Please note we are a Disability Confident Employer so for candidates who wish to be considered under the scheme and meet the essential criteria, they will automatically be invited to interview. Please note, should you require any adjustments through the process, we will accommodate as much as possible. Please contact the recruitment team for further information if required.

Our Commitment

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. In addition to a good salary package, we offer an attractive range of benefits including 30 days’ annual leave, an interest-free season ticket loan, an interest-free bicycle loan and a career average pension scheme.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we will always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please contact Jo Durham at jo.durham@london.gov.uk.