Job Details

Department for Work and Pensions Autism Internship Programme - Project, Improvement and Change

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
(Full time hours from Monday to Friday. Some roles may require occasional weekend work.)
Based at either Dudley or London office with in person working arrangements.

Key information

Project, Improvement and Change roles support teams to improve services, deliver projects
and implement new ways of working. Interns may work in transformation, recruitment improvement or organisational change teams.

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:

  • Gathering feedback.
  • Supporting project plans.
  • Tracking actions.
  • Researching improvements.
  • Monitoring progress.
  • Helping teams identify better ways of delivering services.

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

  • Enjoy problem solving.
  • Thinking creatively.
  • Helping make things work better.
  • 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.