Intern Student - Transformation

Job Introduction

Job Title: Intern - Transformation Team  (Placement Year - Undergraduate)
Working Pattern: Full-time, hybrid (Lincoln base, August/September 2026 start, up to 12 months)
Salary: £25,989
Location: Lincoln (hybrid working model)
Closing Date: 25 January 2026
Interviews: 9-10 February 2026 (Lincoln County Offices)

As one of the largest County Councils in the Country, this internship is designed to provide you with practical experience in a fast-paced, political and collaborative environment. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to work alongside experienced project managers and business analysts within the Council's Transformation Team.

The internship is open to current year 2 under-graduate students only who are seeking a placement before continuing their final year of study in 2026/27.

The placement will commence in August/September 2026 for a period of up to 12 months. The role is based within our Lincoln site and encompasses a hybrid working model where you will combine working from home with time on site based on the needs of the service.

Working on a range of the council's transformational and priority projects, you'll get to find out what it's like working with us, and gain all kinds of new experiences to put on your CV.

We see that this role will provide you with a range of opportunities for personal growth that include:

• A plan to aid you in developing the specific skills and knowledge for this role
• Develop your knowledge of key business functions
• Build your skills through on-the-job experience
• Seek out opportunities that will strengthen your skills and enhance your knowledge to continue to support the business and your career development path.

 We are looking for an individual who:

• Is self-driven and that consistently takes ownership of assigned tasks and projects
• Has an eye for detail and the ability to apply analytical skills to decision making and problem solving
• Is able to understand and effectively communicate complex information and is proficient in writing and IT skills including the use of Microsoft products
• Believes in the ability of local government to make a real difference
• Lives locally and wants to spend their working hours doing something that makes their local community a better place to be
• Is passionate and enthusiastic about change

Next steps

If you'd like to discuss this amazing opportunity, please contact Jane Maddison at jane.maddison@lincolnshire.gov.uk or our current Intern Student Bella Mistry at bella.mistry@lincolnshire.gov.uk who can tell you more about the role and what it's like working for us.

To ensure you submit the best application possible, please read the attached documents and submit a Covering Statement (within the questionnaire) detailing how you demonstrate the skills and qualities required for this role. All applications must be submitted online using our Jobs Portal.

Closing date: 25 January 2026

Interviews: 9th & 10th February 2026 at Lincoln County Offices 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your covering letter/personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.