10,000 Interns Foundation – Pension Protection Fund (PPF) - Summer Internship 2026
The vacancy
Application Deadline: 3 February
Eligibility:
- Applications can only be considered if they have first registered via the 10,000 Interns Foundation platform
Important:
- You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom without needing sponsorship for the duration of the internship
- You will be fully available across the internship dates – 8 June- 17 July 2026
- You are currently an undergraduate, or have graduated from your first degree in the last three years
- You may only apply to 1 internship – as listed below
Pension Protection Fund - Company Overview
At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), we safeguard the futures of nearly 300,000 members by compensating defined benefit (DB) pension scheme holders when their sponsoring employers become insolvent. With over £30 billion in assets under management, our investments support long-term economic growth across the UK.
PPF is passionate about its people and values. Our ICARE behaviours below sets out what is expected of all roles in the PPF in line with our values.
Integrity – Do the right thing
Collaboration – Work as one
Accountability – Own your own actions
Respect – Value every voice
Excellence – Be your best
Why Join Our Internship Programme?
We’ve partnered with the 10,000 Interns Foundation to open doors for ethnically diverse talent and create equity of opportunity.
This six-week paid internship is your chance to:
- Gain hands-on experience in a supportive team environment.
- Learn from inspiring leaders and colleagues.
- Build confidence and develop professional skills.
- Take part in structured learning and development activities.
The skills and experiences you gain here will not only benefit you now but lay the foundation for a successful and rewarding future career.
What we’re looking for?
- Pro-active, self-motivated individuals with a strong desire to achieve your professional and personal goals.
- Critical thinkers who take ownership of tasks.
- Team players who thrive on collaborating with others.
Our 9 Internship opportunities are available in:
- 3 x Governance, Risk & Compliance
- 1 x Technology Services (Development, Test & Data)
- 1 x Commercial Services
- 1 x Strategy, Planning and Policy
- 1 x PMO Change
- 1 x Corporate Communications
- 1 x Investment Operations
You will be invited to complete a brief set of selection questions and submit your CV as part of the application process. Candidates who are shortlisted will then be contacted to meet the team.
Our Croydon Head office is opposite East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or 30 minutes from St Pancras / Kings Cross.
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, the highest accreditation under the Disability Confident Scheme.
We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here.
Who we are
We’re a statutory public corporation led by our board and accountable to Parliament through the Secretary of State for the Department for Work and Pensions. It's our duty to protect people with an eligible defined benefit pension when an employer becomes insolvent.
We’re proud of the work we do. Without us, many people would face significant financial hardship. We’re also proud of our people, all of whom are committed to our mission and to serving over 230,000 members.
Life at the PPF
Some of our Benefits
Defined benefit or defined contribution pension
Private medical insurance
Health cash plan
Corporate discretionary bonus scheme
Cycle to work scheme
EASIT rail travel discount
Flexible / hybrid working
Volunteer days
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