Job Details

Department for Work and Pensions Autism Internship Programme - Policy and Research Internship

Ambitious about Autism

Expires in 7 days

Overview

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. We are the UK's biggest public service department and administer the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around twenty million claimants and customers. We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and we aspire to being the most inclusive employer in the United Kingdom.
£475
Per week, before deductions for Tax and National Insurance.
Full time, Internship, Hybrid
(Full time hours from Monday to Friday. Some roles may require occasional weekend work.)
Multiple UK locations with hybrid working arrangements.

Key information

Policy and Research roles help shape services and government policy by gathering evidence, engaging with stakeholders and developing ideas. Interns may work in teams focused on health, disability, employment, pensions or strategic policy.

The internship will run for eight weeks with the expected start date of 1st February 2027 subject to the successful completion of security and onboarding checks.

Successful applicants will be matched to an internship role based on a range of factors, including location preferences, skills and experience. We cannot guarantee placement within a specific team or business area.

About the role

Typical activities could include:

  • Conducting research.
  • Analysing information from different sources.
  • Preparing briefings.
  • Monitoring emerging issues.
  • Providing support in meetings.
  • Engaging with a range of stakeholders.
  • Contributing to policy development.

For the full job description, including the keys areas of responsibilities and accountabilities, please click the 'apply now' button.

If you would like to discuss your application or have any questions about this opportunity,
please email at: csinternships@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk.

Requirements

  • Be aged eighteen to twenty five on 1st February 2027.
  • Be autistic.
  • Have the right to work in the UK and meet the requirements of the Civil Service
    Nationality Rules.
  • Are interested in a career within the Civil Service, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), or the business area they are applying for.
  • Can work independently and as part of a team.
  • Can work positively with people in a variety of roles.
  • Please see the job advert for the security requirements.

For the full person specification, please click the 'apply now' button.

Disclaimer: We will be interviewing for this role as suitable applications are received and may close this role before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.