Internship (Summer 2023)

Suffolk Internship Partnership (Suffolk County Council, Babergh/Mid Suffolk District Councils and East Suffolk Council)
£10.42 per hour (National Living Wage April 2023) (pro rata if part time)
35 or 37 hours per week, depending on the Council (part time working may be considered)
12 week internship

We are committed to flexible working, so please read the Job and Person Profile to find out about the types of flexible working available for this role.

We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and people from minority sexual orientation groups because they are under-represented in our organisations.

Job Details

A great opportunity for you to join either Suffolk County Council, East Suffolk Council or Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Council as an Intern for 12 weeks next Summer 2023. You will be working from various locations across Suffolk, depending on the placement.

It is a very exciting time to be working in Local Government. Service demand and financial pressures mean that we have to work in very different ways to meet these challenges. We are having to think differently about how we can deliver essential services in a dynamic, flexible and cost-effective way.

To help us do this we are looking for talented individuals who are comfortable working in a fast paced and evolving environment who can bring creativity and help shape our long-term sustainable solutions to the challenges we face.

In return, we can offer a paid Internship which will be a fantastic work experience opportunity with a supporting developmental programme during your 12 weeks of work. An excellent way to come and find out what it is really like to work in Local Government.

All Internships will start on 12 June 2023 making this a perfect opportunity to invest in your future and gain employability skills over the summer.

Suffolk County Council, Babergh and Mid Suffolk District Councils and East Suffolk Council are some of the local government authorities responsible for maintaining countywide public sector services within Suffolk.

Our aim is to lead as exemplar employers, offering opportunities to young people who are driven and want to make a difference to the people of Suffolk.

Your role and responsibilities

roles are normally based at one of our modern and conveniently located offices, with some hybrid working available. Our interns of 2022 told us that they got the most from their placement when they were in the office so we will encourage collaborative working as much as possible, depending on your placement
the internship programme is specifically designed for undergraduates studying in the UK who are seeking to gain and develop employability skills
we aim to provide the best opportunities across a range of services, which could include areas such as economic development and growth, housing, HR, families and communities and asset management to name a few.

You will need to:

be currently undertaking a degree level programme
be eligible to work in the UK
to be available to attend the selection day, which is essential, in Melton IP12 1RT on either 4th or 5th April 2023.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (link below). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don't meet all the requirements, please apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

We will offer you

National Living Wage for your hours worked, and you will be eligible to book annual leave as and when accrued over the 12 weeks. Business travel expenses, where eligible, will be reimbursed
Flexible working is actively encouraged throughout the councils

You can find out more via this link: SCC Rising High / Suffolk Internship scheme recruitment brochure 2023 - 1 ()

Travel and workplace requirements

We positively encourage the use of technology to communicate, but on occasions, there may be a requirement for you to travel to locations away from your contractual base, using reasonable and suitable means available to you. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.

This role supports hybrid working, a broadly even balance between working from home and working from an office base. Please speak with the contact detailed below if you wish to discuss how that might impact your working arrangements.

For more information

If you have any queries, please email quoting Summer Internship Placement 2023.

To apply please ensure

you read the Job and Person Profile (JPP), before applying for this job opportunity
when writing your Supporting Statement template, please answer the following questions:

Question 1 - What strengths, skills and experience do you have that makes you an ideal candidate for this scheme? (max word count 500)

Question 2 - Why are you interested in working for any of our organisations? (max word count 500)

Question 3 - What are you hoping to gain from this internship? (max word count 500)

Closing date: 29 January 2023

Assessment centre dates: 4 or 5 April 2023 - Melton, Suffolk.

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

We offer a fantastic, inclusive working environment including diverse and active staff networks, great flexible working options and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.

Benefits include:

Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
The opportunity to join a large, diverse organisation, with career opportunities across our services
A supportive culture, underpinned by our WE ASPIRE values
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Up to 28 days annual leave entitlement, plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
An occupational sick pay scheme
Learning and development opportunities, including a range of work-based apprenticeships
Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
A range of staff networks centred around equality groups
Plus more

If you would like to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Working for Suffolk County Council pages ().