Business Planning Intern

Location: Edinburgh, Scotland (On-site). We offer flexible scheduling, allowing you to choose the days you'd prefer to be in the office. 

About HOPE: 
Humanitarian Operations (HOPE), founded in 2004, is dedicated to saving life, sustaining life, and delivering aid as well as eradicating educational inequality globally. Initially established as a disaster relief organisation, HOPE has expanded its mission to ensure that every child has equal opportunities to become educated, regardless of background or nationality. We use cutting-edge entertainment technology to bring lessons to life and offer educational resources for free to those in need. 

We are rapidly expanding and looking for dedicated individuals who share our vision and values to join us. We prioritise teamwork, honesty, flexibility, and personal growth, providing a space where everyone can thrive and contribute meaningfully to our mission. 

What is it like to work at HOPE? 

At Humanitarian Operations, we break away from corporate hierarchies and embrace a dynamic, start-up-like environment. We encourage individuality, open communication, and problem-solving, constantly striving to be the best in what we do. Our work culture is collaborative and driven by a passion for quality and impactful results. 

Why Choose HOPE? 

HOPE offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working on projects that use next-generation technology and applications. Whether you're looking to start or advance your career, the work you do here will set you apart. Many of our team members have gone on to take senior roles in their fields, armed with real-world experience gained from their time at HOPE. We help create leaders and provide opportunities to make a lasting impact. 

Role Overview: 

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Business Planning Executive to join our team as an intern/volunteer. In this role, you will be instrumental in shaping the future of HOPE’s creative projects by developing strategic plans, collaborating with our creative team, and managing long-term initiatives. This is an opportunity to gain real-world experience in business planning, project management, and strategic vision within a humanitarian organisation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Strategic Mapping: Develop a comprehensive map of activities and initiatives at HOPE, focusing on our Hope 5D and Hope 3G projects. 
• Project Planning & Management: Translate strategic plans into actionable projects, taking on a project management role to ensure their successful execution. 
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with animators, artists, illustrators, and other creative team members to align project plans with the overall creative vision. 
• Long-Term Vision Development: Create and present vision boards for 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year plans to guide HOPE’s future growth and development. 
• Execution of Initiatives: Ensure that all projects are executed with a high degree of precision and attention to detail. 
• Roadshow & Presentation Development: Assist in the creation of app demonstrations, roadshows, TV shows, and tablet-based projects, contributing to a comprehensive project delivery plan. 
• Initial Development of our Animated Feature Film 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Strong organisational and project management skills with a perfectionist approach to delivering tasks. 
• Ability to think strategically and turn concepts into actionable plans. 
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly with creative teams. 
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 
• Passion for humanitarian work and commitment to HOPE’s mission of disaster relief and educational equality. 

Why You Should Apply: 

• Gain invaluable experience in business planning, project management, and strategic development within a dynamic and mission-driven organisation. 
• Work in a flexible, collaborative, and creative environment. 
• Be part of impactful projects aimed at making a real-world difference in disaster relief and education. 
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills while working with cutting-edge technology. 
• Your contributions will have a lasting impact on the organisation and the children we serve worldwide.