Work experience
You may be surprised to find that local government has an enormous range of jobs and opportunities. Working for a council provides a great starting point for your future career, wherever it may take you.
At Three Rivers District Council, we want to support people within the local area by offering work experience opportunities wherever possible.
Work experience allows you to develop your skills in several key areas, including:
- Communication skills
- Team working
- Problem-solving
- Customer service
- ICT
What you can expect on your placement
Every placement is different, but all are designed to help you make the most of your time with us. When you arrive, your Placement Manager will find out more about you and ask you about what you aim to get out of your time with us. The average placement lasts for one week. You choose from a range of different services to work in, including:
- Human resources
- Culture and play services
- Customer services
- Housing
- Facilities management
We cannot guarantee a work experience placement for everyone who applies or accommodate your preferred area, but we will always do our best to support you. While work experience is unpaid, it’s a great way to learn and find out about future career paths.
See the Local Government Association Working in Local Government guide for more information about the different types of rewarding work you can undertake when working in a council.
How to apply
If you're interested in undertaking a work experience placement with us, please complete the online form. Applications must be submitted at least 21 working days in advance of your desired start date. Once your application is received, we aim to respond with a decision via email within 14 working days.
Apply for work experience Testimonials from past work experience candidates
‘Thank you so much for allowing me to have my work experience with you in the HR team. I would especially like to thank the learning & development team for teaching me so many things and I also would like to thank everyone who taught me something new and giving me support during my placement. I found the placement really beneficial, especially the information I learnt about HR, Health & Well-being and what HR does. The placement really helped me to think about what it would be like working in my future career’.
‘I found it a great experience and it enlightened me about the world of work. I found everybody so welcoming and I had so much fun finding out about what HR does and learning about the office place. I am now considering a future career in HR because of my experience’.
