Internship EU External Affairs

Looking for a challenging internship in European External Affairs starting around September 2026? It’s time to apply!

Who are we?

At Unilever, we share one simple purpose: To make sustainable living commonplace. Through our powerhouse brands such as Dove, Axe, Lipton and Knorr, we are creating a bright future for our business and our planet – and you can be part of it!

We believe that companies with purpose last, people with purpose thrive and brands with purpose grow. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.

Main purpose of the internship:

We are looking to recruit an energetic intern in our European External Affairs Office in Brussels to support the team in driving this agenda at the EU institutions and other European stakeholders.

Working in the field of Foods & Refreshment, Home Care and Beauty & Personal Care – Unilever’s three core businesses - the intern will contribute to:

• Performing background research and analysis on emerging issues;
• Performing research and analysis on the position and activities of key stakeholders;
• Monitoring regulatory, legislative and political processes of interest to Unilever;
• Drafting advocacy materials, press reviews and organizing events.

The intern will have the opportunity to:

• Be exposed to the functioning of a fast-moving and multi-sectoral international company;
• Contribute to the challenges and opportunities in integrating sustainability into our business;
• Experience the importance of public affairs, both in terms of challenges and opportunities, for the achievement of Unilever’s vision: Doubling the size of our business whilst reducing our overall environmental impacts across the entire value chain;
• Learn from a team of experienced public affairs practitioners, working on a wide variety of current and emerging issues;
• Drive your own projects within the context of the European External Affairs team responsibilities, based on (developed) personal interest.

What we ask:

• You must be enrolled as a Bachelor or Master student from a University, Business School or equivalent during the entire internship.
• You are available for a minimum of 4 months and ideally for 6 months (at least 37 hours a week). The internship may start earlier if preferred.
• You are fluent in English + French or Dutch.
• You are a team player with a strong sense of responsibility.
• You are a self-starter, able to work autonomously.
• You pay attention to details and strive for excellence.
• You are a pro-active and dynamic person, able to anticipate the needs of your team.
• You are curious, eager to learn new things and to explore new ideas and approaches to solving challenges.
• You are enthusiastic and passionate, ready to invest yourself fully in your missions and bring positive energy to our team.
• You are able to work with a diversity of people and teams.
• You are familiar with MS office tools in particular Excel and PowerPoint.

What we offer:

• An outstanding chance to bring our unique purpose to life!
• An opportunity to take a look behind the scenes at one of the biggest FMCG-corporations in the world.
• An opportunity to learn from a variety of concrete projects.
• A wealth of experience, where you will be at the heart of the business.
• Lots of responsibility, but also good guidance during your internship.