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Job Description
Please note: This work experience advert is for placements scheduled between 1st July and 30th September 2025.
An advert for placements between October December will open in July.
How would you like to experience what it is like working for one of the countys largest employers
Our work experience programme is officially open so whatever career you are interested in we will do our very best to find a suitable placement for you and one way or another we can guarantee it will be making a difference for our communities.
We can offer work experience placements from1 day to 5 days per weeklet us know on the application form what works best for you and we will try and find you a suitable match.
Why choose Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council provide over 300 different services to the people of Wiltshire and have a diverse workforce of over 4000 people. We have three main hubs in Trowbridge Chippenham and Salisbury.
We are passionate about having a strong community spirit where people in communities come together to support each other. By working closely with communities businesses and neighbouring authorities we can achieve so much more and together we can make Wiltshire an even better place to live work and visit.
The council is the corporate parent to care experienced young people and children looked after in the social care system in Wiltshire. As such the council has special responsibilities to improve the lives of Wiltshire care experienced young peopleand looked after children. The council will strive to accommodate placement requests from care experienced young people with priority being given to these requests over noncare experienced young people / looked after children.
The placement
At Wiltshire Council we recognise that high quality work placements provide individuals with the opportunity to learn new skills build contacts and experience what it is like working in a real job.
Our aim is to help you make informed choices about your career and give you the chance to make a real contribution to helping our communities. During your placement we will also help you develop the soft skills attitudes and behaviours expected in the workplace.
How to apply
You can make your application online by clicking the apply button below. We encourage you to also submit a CV and acover letter and explain your reasons for wishing to do work experience at Wiltshire Council.
Places are limited but we will try to accommodate all requests received however this may not always be possible.You will be informed of the outcome by email.
List of available placements:
Drainage Team (a team dedicated to the management of and preparation for incidents and weather events) Trowbridge
Libraries Countywide (subject to availability)
Community Engagement and Partnerships Team Trowbridge
ICT Trowbridge Chippenham
Sports Countywide (subject to availability)
Wiltshire Employment Support Team (a team dedicated to supporting young people and adults into employment) Trowbridge
Human Resources (HR&OD) Trowbridge
Strategic Recruitment Trowbridge
If you would like to find out more or have any questions please contact Hayleigh Freestone at
Employment Type
Full Time
