Practicante equipo de Comercio (Monte Patria)

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is responsible for promoting UK trade and investment with the rest of the world. Working within the British Embassy in Chile, as well as collaborating closely with DBT Latin America and Caribbean (LATAC) and UK colleagues, the successful applicant will drive deeper trading relations between the UK and Chile.

Whilst the role will vary, as Business and Trade intern, you activity could include supporting the creation of a pipeline of companies to deliver against commercial opportunities in Chile and UK, including through development and maintenance of internal databases and information management/KPI processes. You will support lead generation and understanding of demands and opportunities within the Chilean market by carrying out market research and stakeholder mapping. You would also support the promotion of the UK within the Chilean market, supporting the organisation of events, including commercial elements of high-profile cross-mission events in regard to the different priority campaigns (Mining, Energy, Infrastructure (Transport), Financial Services, Maritime, and Water). You will have the opportunity to participate in diverse commercial opportunities including meetings with relevant stakeholders, trade fairs, and internal and external events in order to develop your professional skills and experience to enhance your future career prospects. You will also collaborate closely with other Embassy colleagues to identify synergies and contribute to shared goals across the Mission. The internship will take place between July 2026 and December 2026 (depending on the starting date, for 6 months – with the possibility of extension for the same period of time under specific circumstances and requirements).

Roles and Responsibilities: Provide administrative support to (a) DBT Officer(s) at the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) office in Santiago, including (but not limited to) business development, research and analysis of Postúlate en Kit Empleo: kitempleo.cl/empleo/1duzfw