Work Experience at the Council
Are you eager to gain valuable experience and explore potential career paths? Curious about the wide range of services delivered by the Council? Passionate about making a difference in your local community?
If so, a work experience placement with Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council could be the perfect opportunity for you!
We offer short-term, unpaid work experience placements to individuals aged 14 and over. These placements are designed to provide an opportunity to observe and shadow staff across a variety of service areas, helping you gain insight into the work we do. Whether you're a student, returning to work, or considering a career change, this is a chance to explore roles within the Council in a supportive and informative environment.
Please note: This is not a job application and does not form part of a recruitment process. Placements are for experience and learning purposes only.
The Benefits of a Placement with Merthyr Tydfil Council
- Gain Experience – Explore an area of interest or try something completely new.
- Enhance Your CV – Strengthen future job or education applications with real-world experience.
- Build Skills and Confidence – Develop transferable skills, expand your knowledge, and grow in confidence.
- Learn About the Council – Get a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works.
- Network – Meet new people and build valuable professional connections.
What You Can Expect from Us
- Tailored Placements – We aim to match you with a placement that aligns with your interests and goals.
- Learning Opportunities – Gain insight into how the Council delivers services to the community.
- Valuable Experience – A mix of shadowing and hands-on observation to help you learn.
- Supportive Environment – A safe, welcoming, and encouraging space to explore your interests.
Please note: Work experience placements are short-term, unpaid opportunities designed for learning and observation. This is not a job application and does not form part of a recruitment process.
To explore current work experience opportunities within the Council, please see