Internships
Application code: IN15
Opportunity details: One internship focusing on domestic abuse, where you will help the council achieve Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance accreditation. This would entail reviewing the agreed project plan.
Location: Medway, Kent.
Date(s): Dates to be confirmed between student and employer. Work to be undertaken between June and September 2024. The internship is for 12 weeks.
Post-September: Unconfirmed – to be confirmed at interview stage.
Remote Working: This will be a hybrid working role, office-based with some remote working.
Additional criteria: You must have a background in a relevant public health or social science discipline and experience conducting research.
KEY WORDS:
- PUBLIC SECTOR
- RESEARCH PROJECT
Recommended for:
- Division for the Study of Law
- Society & Social Justice
- Division of Human & Social Sciences
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Application code: IN16
Opportunity details: One internship focussing on supporting Medway in making sure that council tenants voices are heard and that supporting the delivery of tenant satisfaction measures.
Location: Medway, Kent.
Date(s): Dates to be confirmed between student and employer. Work to be undertaken between June and September 2024. The internship is for 12 weeks.
Post-September: Unconfirmed – to be confirmed at interview stage.
Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.
Additional criteria: You must be confident engaging positively with a multitude of agencies and individuals. You must be confident working with data and using MS Excel. Project management experience would be an advantage.
KEY WORDS:
- PUBLIC SECTOR
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Recommended for:
- Division for the Study of Law
- Society & Social Justice
- Division of Human & Social Sciences
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Application code: IN17
Opportunity details: An internship to work on a research project with the Health Determinants Research Collaboration at Medway Council. You will be supporting research priorities, undertaking literary reviews and supporting the development of research capacity in the council.
Location: Medway,
Kent.
Date(s): 12 Weeks between June and September.
Post-September: Unconfirmed – to be confirmed at interview stage.
Remote Working: There is an opportunity for this role to have a hybrid working arrangement.
Additional criteria: You must have a background in a relevant public health or social science discipline and experience conducting research.
KEY WORDS:
- RESEARCH
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PUBLIC SECTOR
Recommended for:
- Division of Human and Social Sciences
- Division for the
Study of Law, Society and Social Justice
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Application code: IN18
Opportunity details: This is an opportunity to work with the Public Health Intelligence Team to create a hex-map using program R.
Location: Medway, Kent.
Date(s): 12 Weeks between June and September
Post-September: Unconfirmed – to be confirmed at interview stage.
Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.
Additional criteria: Experience using R/RStudio is required. GIS experience is desirable.
KEY WORDS:
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- PUBLIC SECTOR
- RESEARCH
- DATA
- DATA INTELLIGENCE
Recommended for:
- Division of Human and Social Sciences
- Division of Arts and Humanities
- Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice
- Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
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Application code: IN19
Opportunity details: The chance to work with youth workers, planning, promoting and working on a summer scheme aimed at young people aged 8-14 years. Ideal if you are interested in teaching and/or working with young people.
Location: Medway, Kent.
Date(s): Dates to be confirmed between student and employer. Work to be undertaken between June and September 2024. The internship is for 12 weeks.
Post-September: Unconfirmed – to be confirmed at interview stage.
Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.
Additional criteria: You must be interested in social/youth work and be willing to undertake a DBS check. You need to be able to commute to Chatham in Medway (12-minute walk from train station).
Case Study: Here.
Graduate Attributes: Creativity and innovation, Integrity and accountability and Intellectual curiosity.
KEY WORDS:
- YOUTH WORK
- YOUTH ACTIVITIES
- EVENT PLANNING
Recommended for:
- Division of Human and Social Sciences
- Division of Arts and Humanities
- Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice
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Project Placement
Application code: PP01
Opportunity details: The chance to undertake a project within the Public Health Workforce Development Team at Medway Council. You will be tasked with analysing the training courses including the Making Every Contact Count Course. You will also be tasked with producing a summary of ‘What is Medway Public Health?’ for local promotion.
Location: Medway, Kent.
Dates: 8 Weeks between June and September 2024
Post-September: Unconfirmed – to be confirmed at the interview stage.
Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.
Criteria: Most appropriate for a Student with data analysis skills and/or design skills who is a team player.
KEY WORDS:
- PUBLIC SECTOR
- COUNCIL
- DATA ANALYSIS
- PUBLIC HEALTH
Recommended for:
- Division for the Study of Law and Social Justice
- Division of Human and Social Sciences
- Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- Division of Natural Sciences
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Work Experience
Application code: WE17
Opportunity details: The chance to undertake a work experience placement in the legal team.
Location: Medway, Kent.
Date(s): 2 weeks - dates to be confirmed between you and the employer. Work to be undertaken in June and September 2024.
Post-September: Unconfirmed – to be confirmed at interview stage.
Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.
Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. (The Careers and Employability may be able to support with travel expenses, within reason, as outlined in the introduction of the Rewards Pack.)
Additional criteria: You must be studying a law degree.
Case Study: Here.
KEY WORDS:
- LEGAL
- SOLICITOR
- PARALEGAL
- PUBLIC SECTOR
Recommended for:
- Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice
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Application code: WE18
Opportunity details: The chance to undertake a multimedia work experience, focused on adding vibrancy to the council’s intranet pages and external website (specifically in terms of L&D and recruitment).
Location: Medway, Kent.
Date(s): 2 weeks. Work to be undertaken in June 2024.
Post-September: Unconfirmed – to be confirmed at interview stage.
Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.
Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. (The Careers and Employability may be able to support with travel expenses, within reason, as outlined in the introduction of the Rewards Pack.)
Additional criteria: You must have an Interest or knowledge in multimedia. You must have a good knowledge of updating web content.
Case Study: Here.
KEY WORDS:
- MULTIMEDIA
- CONTENT CREATION
Recommended for:
- Kent Business School
- Division of Arts & Humanities
- Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
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Application code: WE19
Opportunity details: This project will involve creating an infographic to support the Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) in Medway. The JSNA identifies and summarises the current and future health and social care needs of Medway and covers a range of topic such as ageing well, health inequalities, improving health and wellbeing, and more. This role will involve the creation of an infographic centred on a Public Health topic in Medway. You will work under supervision to source the latest data for the chosen topic in Medway, identify key trends and figures, and learn how to present these in an accessible infographic. You will also be taught how to automate this infographic using the R programming language and R studio.
Location: Medway, Kent.
Date(s): 2 weeks between June and September 2024.
Post-September: Unconfirmed – to be confirmed at interview stage.
Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.
Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. (The Careers and Employability may be able to support with travel expenses, within reason, as outlined in the introduction of the Rewards Pack.)
Additional criteria: Experience with R/RStudio and Microsoft PowerPoint is desirable.
KEY WORDS:
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- DATA ANALYSIS
- PUBLIC SECTOR
Recommended for:
- Division of Human and Social Sciences
- Kent Business School
- Division of Arts & Humanities
- Division of Computing, Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
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Work Shadowing
Application code: WS03
Opportunity details: The chance for you to gain valuable insight into a large council HR team through a 2-day work shadowing opportunity.
Location: Medway, Kent.
Date(s): 2 days - dates to be confirmed between you and the employer. Work to be undertaken in June 2024.
Post-September: Unconfirmed – to be confirmed at interview stage.
Remote Working: The employer has not confirmed whether this role can be undertaken remotely.
Travel costs: Unfortunately, travel assistance will not be available for this reward. (The Careers and Employability may be able to support with travel expenses, within reason, as outlined in the introduction of the Rewards Pack.)
Additional criteria: You must be interested in pursuing a career in HR.
KEY WORDS:
- HUMAN RESOURCES
- ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- PUBLIC SECTOR
Recommended for:
- Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice
- Kent Business School
- Division of Arts and Humanities
- Division of Human and Social Sciences
- Graduate and Researcher College
Find out more about Medway Council here.