Government Policy Official Summer Internship 10 Week Placement
Department For Work And Pensions (Dwp)
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Base: £27,844 pro-rata; bonus/equity: not specifie...
On-site
Current university student in first or second year
Availability for full summer 2026 placement
High quality written work skills
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a 10-week summer internship for first- or second-year students from specific universities in the UK. This internship will provide hands-on experience in public policy making, as candidates will work within various departments and engage in real-life policy projects
Job Summary
This 10-week paid internship offers hands-on experience in real-life policy making within the Department for Work and Pensions or Department for Education.
Successful candidates will engage with senior stakeholders, assist in creating policy documents, and shadow civil servants to understand various roles.
The role includes comprehensive support through a dedicated placement manager, mentoring from colleagues, and access to departmental learning opportunities.
Matching Summary
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is offering a 10-week summer internship for first- or second-year students from specific universities in the UK. This internship will provide hands-on experience in public policy making, as candidates will work within various departments and engage in real-life policy projects.
Salary
Base: £27,844 pro-rata; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension contribution of £8,066 plus annual leave and wellness schemes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Current university student in first or second year
Availability for full summer 2026 placement
High quality written work skills
Collaborative team working abilities
Commitment to public policy making
Nice-to-have
Enthusiasm for public administration career
Interpersonal relationship building skills
Willingness to travel occasionally
Interest in Civil Service roles
Key Requirements
Must be current student at University of Leeds, Sheffield, or Sheffield Hallam
Must be available from late June to early September 2026
UK nationals or eligible visa holders required
Work Rights
UK nationals, Irish nationals, Commonwealth citizens with right to work, or EU/Swiss/Norwegian/Icelandic/Liechtenstein nationals with settled/pre-settled status