Our work experience programme

The Braintree District Council work experience programme is now closed until January 2027. Please check back next year for updates and information on how to apply.

We also offer a range of volunteer opportunities - please visit our Volunteering page for more information.

Our work and teams

Our work helps change the lives of real people in our community. A placement is a great opportunity to find out more about your local council and see how your skills can help make a difference. And with hundreds of roles available across the UK, and lots of routes in, it could be your first step towards a life-changing career. We offer work experience placements across all our service areas, including:

  • Asset Management
  • Customer Service
  • Performance and Improvement
  • Community Services
  • Economic Development 
  • Environmental Services
  • Planning
  • Planning Policy
  • Finance
  • Governance
  • ICT (including Digital Services)
  • Housing
  • Human Resources
  • Learning and Development
  • Marketing and Communications (including Print and Graphics)
  • Operations (Waste and Recycling Services, Street Cleansing and Horticulture)
  • Braintree Town Hall and Events team

For any enquiries, please contact our HR team.

Human Resources

Address: Causeway House
Bocking End
Braintree
Essex
CM7 9HB

Telephone: 01376 552525

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