Government jobs in Grande-Bretagne

When you join us as a Summer Intern, we'll support your development from the start. We’ll help you build an influential and impactful career with a variety of learning opportunities. With a passion for potential, possibility, and the power of different ideas, we encourage, respect, and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We welcome applications from everyone.

• Work on projects that deliver essential local government services.
• Collaborate across departments to meet service demand under financial pressures.
• Attend placement at a selected council location.

• Get hands‑on experience on projects that matter.
• Put fresh ideas and creativity to work.
• Build a professional network.
• Work in modern offices with flexible hybrid options.

• Be a current undergraduate student in the UK or expect to graduate in Summer 2026.
• Be available to attend the assessment centre on 1 April 2026 at Melton IP12 1RT.

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.71.
• 12‑week fixed‑term contract, 37 hrs per week.
• Annual leave pro‑rata, UK bank holidays, two paid volunteering days.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Travel, wellbeing, and performance‑related pay progression benefits.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive staff networks.

• Step 1 — Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
• Step 2 — Use the 'Apply Now' button to submit your online application.
• Step 3 — Upload a supporting statement (max 400 words per question) using the provided template.
• Answers should address the following questions:
  1. What strengths, skills and experience make you an ideal candidate for this scheme?
  2. Why are you interested in working for any of the public sector organisations in Suffolk?
  3. What are your career goals and how would this internship help you achieve them?

For more information or queries, email rising.high@suffolk.gov.uk quoting "Summer Internship Placement 2026".