Warning
This job advert has expired and applications have closed.
Environment Intern
| Posting date: | 14 January 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 to £12.60 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, B19 3SD |
| Company: | West Midlands Combined Authority |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | WMCA/TP/156/448 |
Summary
Join the Environment Team at the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as an Environment Intern and contribute to transformative projects shaping the future of our region!
Our team is part of the Strategy, Economy, and Net Zero Directorate, working to improve air quality, adapt to climate challenges, and promote sustainable living. This work includes leading groundbreaking air quality initiatives, including:
About the RoleThis internship is a 3-month fixed-term position, with two days a week based in our Birmingham office. Your key responsibilities will include:
We’ll be in touch soon after the closing date to let you know whether we’d like to invite you to a face-to-face interview. We are planning to hold interviews in our Birmingham Office week commencing 24th February 2025.
The questions we’d like you to answer are as follows:
Salary and benefits.We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), 28 days paid annual leave(plus an option to purchase more!), ethical saving options and healthcare plans, paid volunteering days, free financing for the latest technology, discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.
Hybrid working and location.We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.The location for this role is Summer Lane, Birmingham. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. Please note, this is the minimum expectation.Creating an inclusive workplace.We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Right to Work in the UKWMCA has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to WMCA verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria set out by UKVI.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.
Our team is part of the Strategy, Economy, and Net Zero Directorate, working to improve air quality, adapt to climate challenges, and promote sustainable living. This work includes leading groundbreaking air quality initiatives, including:
- Deploying a region-wide air quality monitoring network.
- Launching a public platform providing real-time air quality data.
- Driving awareness campaigns and behaviour change initiatives.
- Supporting decision-makers with insights on air quality and sustainability.
About the RoleThis internship is a 3-month fixed-term position, with two days a week based in our Birmingham office. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining the air quality monitoring network, analysing data, and presenting actionable insights.
- Providing support for Behaviour change programmes by assistimg with training and scaling clean air initiatives.
- Engaging our communities by helping to design and run public awareness events.
- Provide research, updates, and event support as needed
- A confident communicator who can connect with diverse audiences.
- Comfortable analysing data and presenting findings clearly.
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively with others.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office, especially when it comes to creating reports and presentations.
- Educated to GCSE-level (or equivalent).
We’ll be in touch soon after the closing date to let you know whether we’d like to invite you to a face-to-face interview. We are planning to hold interviews in our Birmingham Office week commencing 24th February 2025.
The questions we’d like you to answer are as follows:
- Tell us about other internships you've completed, part-time or volunteer work you've undertaken, and relevant projects or initiatives you've been involved in. Be sure to highlight skills, interests, and achievements gained, along with specific tasks, responsibilities, and lessons learned.
- Why are you applying for this role and how will this internship benefit you and your career?
- What experience would you like to gain and what skills would you like to develop if successful?
Salary and benefits.We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK), 28 days paid annual leave(plus an option to purchase more!), ethical saving options and healthcare plans, paid volunteering days, free financing for the latest technology, discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.
Hybrid working and location.We believe hybrid working is the best way for our organisation to fulfil our commitment to a modern, agile workplace while continuing to provide a great service to our customers. Hybrid working means having flexibility between working in the office and at home on agreed days, where a role allows.The location for this role is Summer Lane, Birmingham. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 2 days a week spent in the office. Please note, this is the minimum expectation.Creating an inclusive workplace.We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We believe that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.
WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as the RACE Code Quality Mark, Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status) and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.
We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future that we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.
Right to Work in the UKWMCA has a legal responsibility to ensure that all its employees have the legal right to work in the UK. Therefore, if you are made an offer of employment, this will be subject to WMCA verifying that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work.
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for the role by assessing their circumstances against the relevant criteria set out by UKVI.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.