Work experience charter

We're committed to offering consistently high-quality work experience placements.

We will:

tailor the placement to your needs and circumstances
take into account the skills you want to develop, the barriers you face and your career aspirations
ensure our expectations of you are clear and that you're supported, supervised and mentored by experienced managers
treat you fairly and as an active member of staff
help you learn and develop transferrable skills, personal qualities and competencies to make you attractive to future employers
celebrate your success and encourage you to become more positive and confident in your abilities
encourage you to relate your experiences and skills to the workplace so that you're able to make a more informed decision about your future
give open and honest feedback with advice on what went well and what needs to be improved

You will:

let us know your expectations of the placement
show an interest in the organisation and a career in local government
make the most of the opportunity by demonstrating a willingness to learn, respecting the values of the organisation and abiding by the rules