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Company Overview
The Scottish Government Early Internship Scheme 2024 offers an exciting opportunity for early-career individuals or recent graduates to gain valuable work experience in a dynamic government environment. The program is designed to provide interns with insight into the workings of government, develop professional skills, and contribute to important public sector projects. This internship runs for a limited period and is based in various Scottish Government offices.
Position Purpose
The purpose of the Early Internship Scheme is to provide hands-on experience for interns while contributing to the Scottish Government’s ongoing initiatives. The scheme allows interns to develop skills in policy development, public administration, and other key areas of government operations. Interns will support different teams across departments to ensure smooth project execution and participate in meaningful work that aligns with the Scottish Government’s strategic objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in research, analysis, and preparation of policy documents and briefings for senior officials.
- Support team members in the planning and execution of projects or public sector initiatives.
- Engage in departmental meetings, providing feedback and presenting research findings.
- Participate in workshops and training sessions designed to enhance understanding of public sector functions.
- Contribute to communication efforts, including drafting reports, presentations, and summaries.
- Collaborate with colleagues across different departments to ensure alignment with the government’s broader goals.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and other administrative tasks as required by the team.
Education
- Candidates should be recent graduates or individuals in their final year of study from a recognized institution.
- Degrees in political science, public administration, economics, law, social sciences, or related fields are preferred.
Experience
- No prior work experience in government is required, but previous internships or work placements in a related field are advantageous.
- Familiarity with public sector issues, research, or administrative roles will be beneficial.
Skills
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively and take initiative in a team-oriented environment.
- Good time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Competence in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- A keen interest in public policy, governance, and the political landscape in Scotland.
Beneficiaries of the Internship Programme
- Interns: Gain real-world experience in public service, develop transferable skills, and improve employability.
- Scottish Government: Benefits from fresh perspectives and additional support for ongoing projects.
- Scottottish Society: By participating in public sector projects, interns indirectly contribute to improvements in public policy and service delivery.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a completed application form, along with a resume and cover letter, detailing their interest in the internship and any relevant skills or experience. Applications should be submitted through the Scottish Government’s official internship application portal by Website.
- Application Portal: https://www.sgsss.ac.uk/internships/scotgov/
- Contact Information: For queries regarding the internship, please contact [Insert contact details].
To apply for this job please visit www.sgsss.ac.uk.
