Summer Student

Service: Customer Support Services, HR&OD

Closing Date: Friday 15th May 2026

 

 

Please note that Interviews will take place on Thursday 21st May and you will be advised week commencing 18th May if you have been selected to attend an Interview.

 

Anticipated start date 1st June 2026 or as close as possible.

 

Argyll and Bute’s Human Resources and Organisational Development team are looking to recruit a Summer Student to work within the HR Service Centre.

 

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

 

This position will be based at Kilmory Castle offices, Lochgilphead and is a temporary post is until September 2026, working a 35-hour week.

 

This position is ideal for anyone that is studying or interested in studying Human Resources, or would like to work for local government and would like relevant office experience.

 

We are looking for a student who can provide support with general administration, working with our HR systems and supporting the team with our recruitment and onboarding process.

Knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office is a key requirement.

 

Job related knowledge gained through this post:

 

• Customer focused service

• Ability to work to deadlines

• Prioritising workloads

• Microsoft 365 applications

• Experience of working in an office environment in Local Government

 

Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centers, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work. Plus include any benefits unique to role.

 

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

 

Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy

 

Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements.
• The salary shown is the full time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked.
• This is a temporary post until September 2026.

To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is:

• Alice MacGregor, HR Service Centre Officer
• Telephone: 01546 604714
• Email: alice.macgregor@argyll-bute.gov.uk
• Reference: ARB17918 / 035228

Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page.

Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page.

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.