Job Description

Make your summer count - design work that impacts lives, not just your CV.



We're a housing association, here to provide safe, affordable homes and to build stronger communities across the Midlands. And we're offering students the chance to join intern in our Communications & External Affairs team -- where you'll use your design skills to help shape the way we engage with our tenants, colleagues, and communities.

Summer Internship:

8-10 weeks between 15 th June -August 2026

Your Role:

Your designs won't gather dust. From tenant newsletters and social media campaigns to corporate publications, the work you create will be seen and used by thousands. Working alongside our in-house Communications team, you'll gain valuable experience that will stand out on your CV and portfolio,

Your day to day will see you:

Creating engaging visual content for campaigns, reports, presentations, digital channels and print.



Supporting our internal communications and external communications and marketing teams with maintaining our brand identity across all materials.



Collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to bring their messages to life visually.



Taking part in project work, mentoring, and development activities as part of your internship.

What we're looking for:

Currently studying (or recently completed) a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, or a related discipline.



A creative thinker with a good eye for detail.



Confidence using design software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar).



A portfolio of your work (coursework, personal projects, or freelance) to showcase your skills.



Enthusiasm, openness to feedback, and a genuine desire to learn.

How to apply:

Applications close on Sunday 15 th February 2026.



Apply online - Complete a short online application form



Recoded Video Interview - Bring your application to life by answering a few recorded questions



Assessment Centre - Shortlisted candidate will be invited to take part in our group assessment event, taking place between 25 th - 27 th March 2026.



Final Interview - Interview with the hiring manager to showcase your career ambitions



Start your journey - Start with Midland Heart in Summer 2026.



Please note that should we reach a desired number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.