Main purpose of job: Please note that this internship has a 12-month duration. This job offers the successful candidate an opportunity to work in the high-performing Department of Business & Trade (DBT) team at the British Office Taipei, working with the UK and Taiwan governments in a high-profile bilingual environment. The role seeks an intern to join our team and support the performance and delivery of DBT‘s trade and investment work, with a particular focus on technology activity around major events such as Semicon and Computex, while also providing flexible cross-office support across other priority sectors and portfolios as required. DBT‘s role is to promote UK‘s business interests worldwide, and the job holder will contribute to the UK‘s prosperity by assisting UK businesses wishing to export to and/or establish a presence in Taiwan. This is an exciting time to join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). Our mission is to help businesses export, drive inward and outward investment, negotiate market access, and to champion free trade. Roles and responsibilities / what will the jobholder be expected to achieve: The successful candidate will support the team‘s overall performance, administration and event delivery, with a focus on technology-related activity around major trade events such as Semicon and Computex, while also flexing to provide cross-office support on other trade and investment priorities as required, including energy, space, cyber and investment. Core responsibilities: Performance & Delivery Support (40％) • Attendance at DBT team external meetings • Production of high-quality and detailed meeting read-outs • Production of high-quality research and landscaping documents focused on creating increased visibility of the UK market Administrative Support (30％) • Meeting room and diary booking for internal meetings • Transportation booking and expensing for external meetings • Printing, binding and shredding official documents • Maintaining and updating internal databases relevant to ongoing projects and events • Ensuring accurate and timely data entry and record-keeping Events and projects (20％) • Coordination with event venues (incl. cost negotiation, menu confirmation and logistical support) • Event invitation drafting, sending and RSVP tracking • Promotional content creation for DBT team‘s events and initiatives • Support the development and translation of DBT Tech team‘s marketing materials and campaigns • Provide basic technical support during meetings and events, such as setting up presentations and managing virtual meeting platforms Essential qualifications, skills and experience Strong Organisational Skills • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively • Detail-oriented with strong time management skills • Experience in organising events and managing projects Excellent Communication Skills • A people-oriented person with great customer service skills and excellent networking skills • Proficiency in both written and verbal communication • Ability to interact professionally with diverse stakeholders • Proven track record of cross-team collaboration Adaptability and Problem-Solving • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle unexpected challenges • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive ‘can-do‘ approach to tasks • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines Language requirements: Languages: English / Mandarin Chinese Level of proficiency required: Fluent (written and spoken) Desirable qualifications, skills and experience • Event planning/execution experience. • Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams) and other relevant software • A keen interest in the UK-TW technology • Willingness to learn and stay updated on industry trends Other benefits and conditions of employment: Working at the British Office Taipei will give you an excellent opportunity to develop professionally. You will be given considerable autonomy to own your portfolio of work, empowered by managers to build professional networks at senior levels in partner organisations, reporting to seniors and with opportunities to prioritise your own development. Working with the British Office is an excellent way for ambitious people to make a mark quickly and establish their brand in areas of high policy and commercial importance. Learning and development opportunities (and any specific training courses to be completed): Jobholder is entitled to access all learning and development opportunities available includes FCDO Diplomatic Academy as well as competence-based training at post. • A modern, environmentally aware working environment in the centre of Taipei; • Strengthen strategic and project management skills; • A senior management team committed to achieving a healthy work-life balance for its employees. Working patterns: British Office Taipei has a strong commitment to work/life balance. Standard office hours are 9.00-17.00 with flexi-hours possibility within the opening hours 8.30-18.30. We also have mobile technology and offer hybrid working with remote working days to be agreed with line managers. Additional information For more information and how to apply, please access the following link to our FCDO vacancies website: https://tinyurl.com/3dvzr43x Please note that the deadline for receiving applications will be 29 June 2026 at 23:55 PM (Taipei Time).