Business Operations Intern

This role sits within the back-office team which comprises sales support, accounting, administration, and marketing functions of the business. Whilst working with this team, you will also have the opportunity to support the work of the recruitment teams in the areas of HR, Accounting, Financial Services, Technology, Business Support, Retail Construction, and Marketing

The Role

We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-orientedBusiness Operations Intern to join our dynamic back-office team. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various operational functions that support the core of our recruitment business.

You’ll work closely with ourSales Support, Administration, Accounting, and Marketing teams while also gaining cross-functional exposure by supporting recruitment teams inHR, Financial Services, Technology, Retail Construction, and other specialist sectors.

Key Responsibilities

Provide administrative and operational support to the business operations team
 

Assist in data entry, document preparation, and process management
 

Support finance and accounting teams with invoice tracking and reconciliation tasks

Coordinate with the marketing team on internal campaigns and content distribution

Help maintain internal CRM systems and databases with up-to-date candidate and client information

Collaborate with recruitment consultants on scheduling, candidate follow-ups, and document formatting

Assist in the preparation of reports and performance metrics for leadership

Take part in process improvement initiatives and internal projects

 

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Business, HR, Marketing, Accounting, or a related field

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with CRM systems is a plus

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive, eager to learn, and capable of working in a fast-paced environment

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

About the Organization

This organization is the recruitment agency of choice for organisations seeking staffing solutions of the highest calibre. With offices in Dublin, Prague and Cork, we are the market leaders in professional recruitment and lead the way in the following staffing disciplines - Accountancy, HR, Business Support, Sales, Business Development, Business Support, Multilingual, Financial Services, Construction, Life Science Engineering, Technology, Executive Search.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process. 

Visa Sponsorship

This position does not offer visa sponsorship for non-US citizens 

Visa Sponsorship (London, Edinburgh, Sydney only)

Selected candidates will be responsible for obtaining a temporary work visa with support from API, please note that this has an additional expense on the candidate. For more information visit our visa page