NLC Summer Internship (Various)

Job Description

North Lanarkshire Council
Internship Opportunities

£13.45 per hour (RLW from 1 April 2026)

12-16 weeks from June to September 2026

35 hours per week (part-time options can be considered)

(Mon-Friday work pattern) 

• Construction
• Enterprise Development
• Greenspace and Country Parks
• Law
• Nutritionist
• Planning

North Lanarkshire Council is achieving great things that will improve the lives of everyone who lives and works in or visits North Lanarkshire. Bringing people, communities and businesses along with us, are central to our journey of economic regeneration and growth, improved physical and digital connectivity and successful pathways to a thriving and resilient future. 

We are delighted to be able to offer students who have completed the second year of their degree or are studying for a masters’ degree the opportunity to apply for an internship for summer 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable work experience with the council for 12-16 weeks.

What is the role?

Our internships cover a wide variety of sectors and you will be fully supported in your role to undertake work experience directly related to your degree/masters course.

Internships are available in the following areas: 

• Construction
• Enterprise Development
• Greenspace and Country Parks
• Law
• Nutritionist
• Planning 

Please see attached job description for further details of the roles.

 What do I need?

You must have completed your second year of study for a relevant degree or be studying for a relevant masters’ degree. No formal work experience is required but relatable work experience is desirable.

With strong research and analytical abilities, you should be able to use initiative and work under supervision as part of a team, able to prioritise and organise tasks and maintain a high degree of confidentiality especially when dealing with sensitive information.

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

We aim to be as inclusive as possible and are committed to enabling people the opportunity to apply for an internship with us. If you require any additional information or support, please contact the NL Academies’ team by email on NLAcademies@northlan.gov.uk

If you are ready to apply, please click on the links below to access the job description and application form –

Closing date for applications is 2 March 2026

Requirements

Working here at North Lanarkshire Council

If you’re considering a career with us, you’ll be keen to know what’s in it for you. We have a great package of benefits available, from health and wellbeing to finances and family. This includes 26 days annual leave and 6 public holidays*, and a wide range of offers available to you through our NLLifereward site. We also have a full package of learning and development through our learning academy LearnNL to help you reach your full potential and further your career.

For more information on local authority careers visit the myjobscotland career hub

North Lanarkshire Council are Happy to Talk Flexible Working, we operate a
Smarter Working Policy.

Click here to see our Recruitment Charter.

*For all casual/sessional roles, you will receive 12.1% of your hourly rate for every hour worked in total recompense for annual leave, including public holidays. These rates will be indicated separately on your payslip. You will only be paid for the hours that you work.

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