Project Management intern or graduate

Kickstart Your Career in Local Government Project Management

Looking for a graduate or placement role where you'll do far more than make the tea? This is your chance to join a fast‑paced Local Government organisation with big ambitions — and take the lead in setting up a brand‑new Project Management Office from the ground up.

You won't just be observing how things work. You'll be building the systems, shaping the processes, and gaining hands‑on experience that most graduate schemes can only promise in theory. It's a rare opportunity to put your degree into practice while developing a professional skillset — project planning, budgeting, stakeholder management, risk assessment — that will set you apart in any career path you choose next.

• Help manage real Council projects, from asset installation to refurbishment, with visible impact on local communities
• Build feasibility documents, project plans, and tender documentation — real deliverables for your portfolio
• Set up project tracking and reporting systems used by senior management and elected Councillors
• Get face time with internal and external partnerships, working groups, and public meetings
• Work directly with contractors and staff to keep projects on time and on budget
• Try your hand at income generation by supporting grant bids and funding applications
• Learn how risk management and compliance work in a real organisational setting

• Genuine responsibility from day one — not just shadowing
• Exposure to the full project lifecycle, not just one slice of it
• A track record of practical, CV‑ready achievements
• Mentorship within a supportive public sector team
• A great stepping stone into project management, public policy, or local government careers

To apply , submit a CV and a cover letter (up to 1,000 words) telling us why you are a great fit — by 27 July 2026
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