Real internships.
Real businesses.
Real experience.

SM Intern matches students with verified, project-ready positions at growth-focused small businesses across the UK.

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Verified businesses
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Cost for students
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Wide & growing

Join the waitlist

Be among the first to access verified internship positions when we launch publicly.

How it works

For Students
1
Browse positions

Find verified opportunities from local SMEs that match your skills and interests.

2
Apply with a proposal

Send a short, focused pitch that highlights what you bring to the project.

3
Work & grow

Complete real work, earn a reference, and build your portfolio.

For Businesses
1
Post a brief

Describe your project, the deliverables, and the skills you need.

2
Receive matches

We curate motivated candidates who fit your brief and timeline.

3
Onboard & mentor

Use guided templates to bring interns up to speed quickly.

Why SM Intern

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Real projects

Work on live problems, not make-work tasks. Build a portfolio that actually gets you hired.

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Verified only

Every business goes through a Companies House and email verification before their listing goes live.

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Free for students

Students pay nothing. Flexible, paid placements at businesses that take you seriously.

Every listing is verified

We protect students by verifying every business before their position goes public.

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Companies House

Confirmed registered UK company via the official Companies House registry.

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Online presence

Working website or active social media verified โ€” filters fake listings instantly.

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Email confirmation

Direct contact email verified from hello@smintern.co.uk before the listing is live.

SM Intern Verified โ€” displayed on every approved listing

Transparent, simple pricing

Students are always free. Businesses choose the plan that suits their hiring needs.

Per-project
ยฃ89

One-off listing with verification badge and full candidate access.

Subscription
ยฃ49/mo

Unlimited listings, verified badge, and priority placement. For recurring hiring.

Pro subscription
ยฃ99/mo

We shortlist your candidates for you on every post. Fully hands-off hiring.

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