Graduate Work Experience - Adult Services, West Lothian Civic Centre, 507.59 - WEL10659


Company:	West Lothian Council current
Salary:	£25,377 - £25,377
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Livingston, EH54 6FF
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	3 Sept 2026

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Summary

Job Advert

21 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year, Fixed Term until 31 March 2027

West Lothian Council Graduate Work Experience Programme

Funded by the Scottish Government's No One Left Behind (NOLB) programme and administered by West Lothian Council.

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable work experience and develop your skills within a large and diverse organisation?

West Lothian Council is offering Graduate Work Experience opportunities on a fixed-term basis until

31 March 2027. These placements provide recent graduates with the opportunity to gain practical experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and develop the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to progress into sustained employment.

Opportunities available within:

Planning & Economic Development

Social Policy

Customer and Community Services

Working alongside experienced professionals, you will gain insight into how local government operates while developing valuable skills and experience to complement your academic qualifications.

Eligibility

Applications are open to West Lothian residents who:

Hold a university degree and graduated in 2024 or later; and

Are either:

Unemployed young people aged 16 to 24; or

Unemployed parents eligible for support through the

Parental Employability Support Fund (PESF).

Please note that eligibility conditions apply, including exemptions permitted under the Equality Act 2010.

Candidates who have previously received funding through a West Lothian Council employment incentive, or a similar programme administered by West Lothian Council, are not eligible for further funding through this programme.

What We Offer

Flexible working arrangements

Valuable workplace experience within local government

Opportunities to undertake project and research work

Development of employability and transferable skills

Experience within a high-performing, customer-focused organisation

Interested?

If you meet the eligibility criteria and are keen to develop your skills through meaningful work experience, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply now.

For an informal discussion or support with your application, please contact:

Lauren Barbour

lauren.barbour@westlothian.gov.uk

Looking for Graduate Support?

If you're a West Lothian resident and would like support with your career development, employability journey or future graduate opportunities, Access2Employment can help.

Visit our website to find out more about the support available:

https://www.investinwestlothian.com/support-for-individuals/

Alternatively, complete our

Access2employment Registration form

and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss the support available and how we can help you achieve your career goals.

We are keen to employ a diverse workforce that reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly from groups currently under-represented, including people with disabilities, those from minority ethnic communities or from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

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