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.

What you'll actually get to do:

• 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

Why this role is a great launchpad:

• 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

Sound like you?

Click APPLY NOW to submit CV and a cover letter (up to 1,000 words) telling us why you're a great fit — by 27 July 2026.