The CCHQ Campaigning Summer Internship Scheme

Gain essential campaigning skills in a General Election year working for the Conservative Party.


The Internship Scheme

How is this year's scheme different? 

  • As we enter the General Election year our priority at CCHQ is to be on the ground, in our constituencies, and tackling our opposition. This year's scheme will provide you with an opportunity to help us do just that.
  • You will be based on the ground close to your own home, so whether you live in the North, the South, London, Scotland, or Wales this scheme is for you. 
  • You will learn through our team of highly experienced Campaign Managers what it takes to run a local campaign, how to organise visits, design campaign material, and talk to voters all while working closely with the local MP or Candidate.


  • The Scheme will run for six weeks starting on the 24th June 2024. You must be available for the full six-week programme. 




Who can apply for the CCHQ Summer Internship?

We are looking for individuals who are:

  • Proactive learners who show a keen willingness to develop within the Party. 
  • Creative and innovative individuals with a flair and passion for politics. 
  • Looking to be challenged through a whole host of new experiences
  • Sympathetic to the aims and values of the Conservative Party

To apply, candidates must:

  • Be between the ages of 19 – 22 years old;
  • Have a minimum grade 5 in English and Maths GCSE;
  • Have at least A-Level: BCC / BTEC Level 3: MMM / equivalent to 104 UCAS points.

Note; applications are now closed, but you can register your interest by clicking the button below.

Register for 2023

We believe that talent exists everywhere – no matter your background or where you come from. 

We believe that we’re at our best when our organisation reflects all the communities we serve and represent. 

That’s why we set up the summer internship scheme. 

Working together with the Patchwork Foundation, we'll help you discover the diversity of modern politics. The scheme is designed to support young adults who may not have thought a career in politics was possible by providing the skills, insight, experiences, and pastoral support needed to overcome any barriers.

We are particularly interested in hearing from dynamic and motivated young adults from under-represented backgrounds. So don’t rule yourself out – apply today!

Applications are now closed

We are looking for individuals who are:  

  • Proactive learners who show a keen willingness to develop within the Party.
  • Creative and innovative with a flare and passion for politics. 
  • Looking to be challenged through a whole host of new experiences. 

To apply you must:

Be between the ages of 18 – 25 years old

Minimum grade 5 in English and Maths GCSE  

A-Level: BCC / BTEC Level 3: MMM / or equivalent to 104 UCAS points  

The CCHQ Internship scheme will be in collaboration with the Patchwork Foundation. The Patchwork Foundation works to promote and encourage the positive integration of disadvantaged and minority communities into British democracy and civil society. 

To see more of what the Patchwork Foundation do you can find a link to their website here

CCHQ teams up with the Patchwork Foundation to provide paid summer internships for young people. 

This is an exciting opportunity to introduce yourself to the world of politics, make connections, and get first-hand experience working on a campaign. 

This year's scheme places you directly on the battleground, in the heart of our campaign team. 

Is the internship right for me? 

What previous interns have said:

'I learnt so much on-the-go that a textbook could never teach. It truly was an invigorating experience and one that I will be forever grateful for.' 

Srishti - CCHQ Summer Intern 2022

'The CCHQ internship was the experience of a lifetime. I made the most amazing memories, met the most insightful people, and learned so much about myself and the opportunities that lie ahead.' 

Sam - CCHQ Summer Intern 2022

'For someone who wants to go into politics, I could not have been accepted to anything better. The 6 weeks were full of continuous highs, amazing experiences, and abundant opportunities to learn and grow. I will never forget that summer.'

Ciaran - CCHQ Summer Intern 2023