Job description
Summer Internship - Knowledge Management
Job Details
- Locations:London
- Job Type:Summer Internship
- Closing Date:11 April 2026
- Ref:6090
Interested In This Role?
See it differently
You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.
Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.
The Opportunity
On this 6–12-week Summer Internship, the Knowledge Management role will support all Arup University (AU) programmes and capabilities in strengthening knowledge-sharing approaches and community-led learning to develop and deliver projects, workshops and engagements for Arup and external clients.
It is an exciting opportunity to work within AU and the global Knowledge Team in a cross-disciplinary way. The role will support the capture, organisation and sharing of knowledge, as well as the development and facilitation of communities of practice. This includes carrying out research, synthesising insights, and helping to design engagements and resources that enable collaboration and learning across teams.
The role will be immersed in understanding how knowledge flows within organisations, contributing to the development of strategies and frameworks that support knowledge exchange, collective learning and innovation. The intern will work on a range of internal and external projects across areas such as regenerative design, urban futures and knowledge systems.
Key responsibilities for the Knowledge Management role include:
- Supporting AU teams in the delivery of projects, events and engagements focused on knowledge sharing and building community of practice
- Assisting in the development, coordination and facilitation of communities of practice across different themes and disciplines
- Conducting research and synthesising insights to support knowledge management strategies, tools and frameworks
- Creating and organising content such as guidance materials, reports, toolkits and workshop resources to enable effective knowledge exchange
- Contributing to the wider community of practice within AU, particularly around knowledge management and collaborative learning
The role will be supported by peers and mentors to learn more about the structure and work of AU, participate in industry-leading events and engagements, and contribute to impactful client projects. As part of AU and Arup, they will gain exposure to a wide range of expertise and knowledge and explore how effective knowledge management and communities of practice can help shape better futures for people, places and the planet.
Is this role right for you?
For this opportunity, we are seeking the following:
- Degree in Information Science, Library Science, Business Administration, Computer Science, or Social Sciences
- Demonstrable knowledge of information lifecycles, database management, and content curation, combined with soft skills like analytical thinking and stakeholder collaboration
- Demonstrable digital literacy, skills in content organisation, and strong communication skills to capture, store, and share information effectively
- Demonstrable interests in the built environment, design and value-driven organisations
- Demonstrable experience in content curation, database management, technical writing, and organizing digital information using tools like SharePoint or Notion
We're looking for:
Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
You should be able to start this opportunity in Summer 2026.
Advert closing date: 11th April 2026
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
Location Preferences
While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form
Duplicate applications
Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.
What we offer you
Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.
As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.
Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengthens the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.
Next steps
Please click on the role that most interests you to find out further information and to apply. We then ask that you complete the application form, attaching any required documents. We will be reviewing applications for this position on a rolling basis. You are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in advance of the application deadline.
Different people, shared values
At Arup, we encourage individuality to thrive by respecting, sharing and connecting our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas so we can grow together.
At Arup we are an equal opportunity employer, and we accept people for who they are – we encourage applications from people of all backgrounds regardless of age, gender identity and expression, marital status, disability, neurodiversity and mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. Your difference belongs here. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
At Arup, we are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please contact UKEarlyCareersRecruitment@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you. As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all our assessment places to be allocated to candidates who have disclosed they are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role. Please refer to these requirements per each role advertised.
We appreciate that everyone’s circumstances are different and it’s not always easy to commit to standard working hours. Work Unbound is our innovative hybrid approach to working and gives all our members greater flexibility in deciding how and where they work.
