Finance and Procurement Placement - fixed term until 31/08/2027
Waverley Court
Salary: £26,806 - £27,032
Hours: 36 per week
Help shape the future of Edinburgh.
Are you looking for more than just a placement?
Would you like the opportunity to work on real projects that help deliver services to over half a million residents while developing skills that will shape your future career?
The City of Edinburgh Council is offering an exciting 12-month placement within our Finance & Procurement Service, giving university students the opportunity to gain practical experience in one of Scotland's largest and most dynamic public sector organisations.
This is your chance to work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to major transformation programmes and gain valuable experience in finance, procurement, business improvement, data analysis and organisational change.
About the Role
As a Finance & Procurement Placement, you'll become part of a team helping deliver services that support the Council's strategic priorities and financial sustainability.
You'll work alongside experienced colleagues on a variety of projects, gaining experience across different areas of Finance and Procurement while developing the professional skills needed for your future career.
Throughout your placement you'll receive structured support, mentoring and development, giving you the opportunity to build confidence, expand your knowledge and make a genuine contribution.
What You'll Do
You could be involved in:
- Supporting improvement and transformation projects.
- Researching new ideas and best practice.
- Preparing reports, presentations and briefing papers.
- Analysing financial, procurement and performance information.
- Supporting workforce planning and organisational improvement.
- Helping teams improve processes and services.
- Working with colleagues across different Council services.
Every placement is different, giving you the opportunity to experience a wide range of work.
Who We're Looking For
We're looking for enthusiastic people who enjoy learning, solving problems and working with others.
We're interested in people who:
- Are curious and willing to learn.
- Enjoy working as part of a team.
- Can organise information and communicate clearly.
- Have good digital skills.
- Want to make a positive difference to public services.
Applications are welcomed from students studying any relevant discipline, including:
- Accountancy
- Finance
- Business Management
- Economics
- Data Science
- Business Analytics
- Procurement and Supply Chain
- Public Policy
- Mathematics
- Other related subjects
What You'll Gain
During your placement you'll benefit from:
- A structured development programme.
- A dedicated workplace mentor.
- Experience across a range of Finance and Procurement services.
- Opportunities to contribute to live projects.
- Professional networking opportunities.
- Practical experience to support your future career.
Most importantly, you'll leave with valuable experience that will help prepare you for graduate employment.
Why Join Us?
The City of Edinburgh Council is committed to developing future talent and creating opportunities for the next generation of public service professionals.
Whether your ambition is to work in finance, procurement, business improvement, data analytics or public policy, this placement offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a supportive, collaborative and forward-looking organisation.
Come and help shape the future of Edinburgh while building your own.
This position is subject to Basic Disclosure check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
Find out more about our commitment to equalities https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/work-us/inclusive-edinburgh/4
As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We’re interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council
Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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