Please note: this internship is only available to current students registered on a degree scheme in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences at Lancaster University. If you apply for this role the information within your application will be shared with the recruiting organisation.
Lancaster School of Architecture has a strong ethos that is based around environmental sustainability and future practice, with strong values and ethics that underpin all teaching and research. The undergraduate programme is ranked in the top ten UK Architecture courses in the Complete University rankings, building on the institutional reputation for excellence at Lancaster University.
Lakeland Arts is one of the North of England's premier arts and heritage organisations, operating key cultural venues: Abbot Hall Art Gallery, Blackwel the Arts & Crafts house, and Windermere Jetty Museum. Based in Kendal, Cumbria, it manages significant collections, exhibitions, and Grade 1 Listed sites, promoting regional heritage and art.
This is a creative role and would suit someone who is interested in working as part of a design team and has some experience of drawing buildings using computational software. This is an opportunity for an intern to contribute to Lakeland Arts ongoing development project, liaise with key stakeholders and work with architects / academics in the School of Architecture.
The project is undergoing an interesting period of development; Lakeland Arts are currently reviewing the brief and current master plan for the various buildings at their Abbot Hall site in Kendal. You will be making a real contribution towards the future development of a live project in the arts and culture sector.
Please submit a CV (maximum of two sides) and a Cover Letter (maximum one side) both tailored to the role.
Preferred Start Date: w/c 22 June 2026
End Date: 31 July 2026
Interview Date: 10 June 2026
Location: Hybrid remotely (in the UK) and on-site
Working Hours / Pattern: 70 hours in total, flexible by arrangement with host.
Briefing 25th June; Site visit 20th July; Follow up meeting 29th July. Flexible, remote working all other times, with majority of output between 20th-31st July.
FHASS Students: CV & Cover Letter Appointment
You can book a 20 minute appointment with the Employability Officer for the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences for queries you may have about your CV and / or Cover Letter. If you have a CV and / or Cover Letter you would like reviewing please upload to your booking at least 24-hours before the appointment time.