Job Advert This post is Fixed Term for 6 months, this post will be paid at the living wage hourly rate of £12.60 The scheme runs for 26 weeks, offering flexible roles of up to 36 hours per week. We provide flexible working arrangements, with actual hours subject to mutual agreement. Are you a recent graduate? Are you currently unemployed or employed in a role that does not utilise your degree? Do you reside in West Lothian? If you answered yes to these questions, West Lothian Council’s Graduate Work Experience Programme may be ideal for you. This programme is designed to provide recent graduates with valuable work experience, including insight into how large, complex and diverse organisations operate. It offers development opportunities and the chance to undertake exciting research projects, enabling you to acquire essential employment-based skills and experience to complement your qualifications. Opportunities are available across various council services, including Planning & Economic Development, Social Policy, Education, Operational Services and Museums. For more information, please refer to the attached links. If you meet the essential criteria and wish to develop your skills in high-performing, customer-focused environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. If you require assistance with your application or have any questions, please contact lauren.barbour@westlothian.gov.uk. Funded by the Scottish Government’s No One Left Behind (NOLB) and administered by West Lothian Council. A2E Graduate eligibility conditions apply. “The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010” A2E Graduate Opportunities are open to West Lothian residents only, who are recent University Graduates (Class of 2023 or later) and are either unemployed or underemployed.