Canterbury City Council Work Experience

Canterbury City Council offers work experience placements for students who live or study in Canterbury, Herne Bay, Whitstable or the surrounding villages. The opportunity is designed for young people who want to gain first-hand experience of working in local government and learn more about the different areas of the council.

Applicants need to be at least 15 years old when the placement takes place. The page asks students to think about which area of the council they are interested in, and to explain why they would like that placement.

It also requests a current reference from a tutor or another older person who is not a family member.

To apply, you should contact the council’s HR team and provide your name, phone number and email address, the area of the council you are interested in, the dates you would like to do the work experience, and your reference. The placement is arranged directly with the council rather than through a general application portal.