Wiltshire Council
Autumn Work Experience 2026
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This work experience advert is for placements scheduled between 05 October and 18 December 2026.
An advert for placements between January and March 2027 will open in October 2026.
How would you like to experience what it is like working for one of the county’s largest employers?
Our work experience programme is officially open so whatever career you are interested in, we will do our very best to find a suitable placement for you, and one way or another we can guarantee it will be making a difference for our communities.
We can offer work experience placements from 1 day to 5 days per week, let us know on the application form what works best for you, and we will try and find you a suitable match.
Why choose Wiltshire Council?
Wiltshire Council provide over 300 different services to the people of Wiltshire and have a diverse workforce of over 4,000 people. We have three main hubs in Trowbridge, Chippenham and Salisbury.
We are passionate about having a strong community spirit where people in communities come together to support each other. By working closely with communities, businesses and neighbouring authorities we can achieve so much more and together we can make Wiltshire an even better place to live, work and visit.
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The council is the corporate parent to care experienced young people and children looked after in the social care system in Wiltshire. As such, the council has special responsibilities to improve the lives of Wiltshire care experienced young people and looked after children. The council will strive to accommodate placement requests from care experienced young people, with priority being given to these requests over non-care experienced young people / looked after children.
The placement
At Wiltshire Council we recognise that high quality work placements provide individuals with the opportunity to learn new skills, build contacts and experience what it is like working in a real job.
Our aim is to help you make informed choices about your career and give you the chance to make a real contribution to helping our communities. During your placement we will also help you develop the soft skills, attitudes and behaviours expected in the workplace.
How to apply
You can make your application online by clicking the apply button below. We encourage you to also submit a CV and a cover letter and explain your reasons for wishing to do work experience at Wiltshire Council.
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Places are limited but we will try to accommodate all requests received however this may not always be possible. You will be informed of the outcome by email.
Please note; applications must be made in the name of the person partaking in the placement, and using their own email address. Applications made on behalf of someone else will not be accepted.
Please also note: work experience placements are unpaid opportunities that allow you to gain real-world experience in a professional environment.
List of available placements:
- Leisure South - Salisburys, Amesbury, Tidworth, Durrington, Tisbury
- Leisure North - Malmesbury, Corsham, Chippenham, Royal Wootton Bassett
- Leisure East - Marlborough, Pewsey, Calne, Devizes
- Leisure West - Trowbridge, Melksham, Westbury, Bradford On Avon
- Sports - Countywide (driving license essential due to the nature of the placement)
- Climate & Environment - Trowbridge
- ICT - Trowbridge
- ICT - Chippenham
- Children We Care For / Targeted Education (Care Leavers Hub - Trowbridge)
If you would like to find out more or have any questions, please contact the work experience team via email in this link [workexperience@wiltshire.gov.uk]
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