scottish government internships

The Scottish Government’s Internship Programme creates opportunities for the right individuals to make the most of their skills and abilities and will help build a network of established professionals within Scottish Government.

The Scottish Government’s Internship Programme creates opportunities for the right individuals to make the most of their skills and abilities and will help build a network of established professionals within Scottish Government.

The programme is open to those who are studying at postgraduate level, or have recently graduated with an undergraduate degree. However, this must be in one of the following subject areas: Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Finance & Banking/Accounting (including Taxation), Human Resource Management/Personnel Management & Industrial Relations; Journalism; Law; Languages including Germanic languages such as Dutch or Swedish but excluding French , Spanish and Russian which can be accommodated under other schemes run by other departments that we may introduce later on if necessary ; Social Work (except those who are already employed by us).

Internships last from three months up to 12 months, depending on individual circumstances. They offer you an opportunity to experience working life within Scottish Government while gaining valuable work experience in your chosen field as well as develop your skills through training activities provided during your internship period with us .

We believe that individuals can contribute towards effective policy making, whatever their background. We value diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to improving our workplace environment and ensuring that our people have equal opportunities to succeed. Our aim is to recruit a diverse range of talent with the right skills, abilities and ambition to undertake an internship within Scottish Government.

We believe that individuals can contribute towards effective policy making, whatever their background. We value diversity in our workforce and welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to improving our workplace environment and ensuring that our people have equal opportunities to succeed. Our aim is to recruit a diverse range of talent with the right skills, abilities and ambition to undertake an internship within Scottish Government.

We want to recruit people with the right skills, abilities and ambition

We provide opportunities for both graduates and non-graduates (we would expect non-graduate applicants to have relevant work experience), but primarily this programme is aimed at students who are about to leave university or are taking a year out before starting a post graduate course.

Our programme is aimed at students who are just completing their degree or taking a year out before starting a post graduate course. We would expect non-graduate applicants to have relevant work experience, but primarily this programme is aimed at students who are about to leave university or are taking a year out before starting a post graduate course.

The successful applicant will have:

• A good honours degree (2:1 or above) in an appropriate subject area, preferably with an understanding of business and public policy.
• Excellent communication skills (written, oral and interpersonal).
• The ability to manage time effectively in order for them to achieve all their requirements within the internship period.

Interns will be recruited against identified business areas throughout Scottish Government and there may be more than one vacancy in any area. Interns will be expected to relocate to Edinburgh during the internship period and details of each vacancy will be available on our website.

Scottish Government interns will be recruited against identified business areas throughout Scottish Government and there may be more than one vacancy in any area. Interns will be expected to relocate to Edinburgh during the internship period and details of each vacancy will be available on our website.

Students are encouraged to apply for positions that match their skills, interests and experience. Students must be eligible for 2nd year undergraduate study at a Scottish University or College.

• Applications should include:
• Current CV highlighting relevant work experience, academic achievements and extracurricular activities (max 1 page). Please attach a copy of your latest transcript(s) as appropriate.
• We recommend that applicants also include a covering letter outlining why they are interested in working with us, what makes them suitable for this role and how we could find out more about you if needed (max ½ page).

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 10 January 2018. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview week commencing 22 January 2018.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 10 January 2018. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview week commencing 22 January 2018.

If you have any queries about the competitions, please email: [email protected]

Please note that all applications must be submitted by 5pm on 10 January 2018 and candidates will be contacted no later than 12 noon on 21 January 2018 with a decision regarding their application. All shortlisted candidates will receive an invitation to attend an assessment centre where they will be asked to undertake one or more fitness tests as well as other exercises designed to test your ability to perform in our challenging environment and meet the selection criteria outlined above. It is essential that you arrive at this assessment centre on time if your application is being considered – applicants who do not arrive at their allocated time may not be considered further in the process..

If you believe that you can contribute towards effective policy making, this could be the opportunity for you!

This could be the opportunity for you!

If you believe that you can contribute towards effective policy making, this could be the opportunity for you!

The Scottish Government offers several opportunities for students from all disciplines to gain experience and make valuable contributions as part of our vibrant Civil Service.