Graduate Interns (Summer 2023)

Paid Graduate Internships – Summer 2023 (up to 8 placements) 13 Weeks (including 1 week annual leave) from June to September 2023 Rate of Pay - £403.30 per week
Are you just about to graduate having completed your final year at university?
Our summer internships offer you the opportunity to gain practical experience of working within Local Government. It is a great opportunity to build your skills and knowledge within the Council and consider if this career pathway is the one for you.
As well as giving you a taste of working life, you will also have the chance to:

• improve your understanding of local government and the public sector

• gain valuable insight into the way the district council operates and the challenges we face
• network with a wide range of individuals – customers, colleagues and partner organisations

We have placements to offer across most of our key service teams in the following Directorates:

Customer, Business and Corporate Support

Community and Place Delivery

Strategy, Policy and Transformation

There may be opportunities for extended placements or work beyond the initial 13 week placement as well as other career opportunities within the Council.
We will give you full support and guidance to develop your employability skills and gain confidence in taking on new tasks. However, as you progress and become familiar with the Council in your role, we will give you more responsibility and independence.
There is no job description for this role since each placement will be different. We are seeking motivated individuals who wish to explore and develop their career in the public sector. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate they meet the criteria below:

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  be in their final year of studies or have recently completed a degree (e.g. BSc/BA Hons) - relevant subject areas include Economics, Finance, Spatial and Town Planning, Humanities, Digital and Social Media, Social Sciences, Law, Business Management and Project Management.
• proficient in digital skills including web-based platforms (e.g., Microsoft Officer 365)
• have good interpersonal and communication skills
• have basic customer service or administrative work experience
• be able to work effectively in a hybrid way (both in the office, on site and at home)

If you meet the above criteria, please apply here ensuring you evidence each of the criteria in your application form and also specify which Directorate or Service Area you would prefer to work in.
For full details and learn more about us, please visit https://www.stalbans.gov.uk. Any questions please email recruitment@stalbans.gov.uk
Closing date for applications: Monday 3 April 2023
First interviews will be scheduled for: 13th and 14th April 2023 Second interviews for placement: w/c 17th and 24th April 2023
Starting Date: Monday 12 June 2023