Work Experience (Skills, Education and Employment)

Location: York

Salary: Unpaid

Hours: A full time placement of 37 hours per week for either 1 or 2 weeks, or part time (1-3 days a week) for a longer period.

Placement dates: Between 28 September - 2 October 2026

Placement suitable for: school (from Year 10 onwards), college or university students as well as adults considering career change or return to work

The Organisation

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024.  It is a public sector employer with access to powers and funding to unlock transport and housing improvements, boost skills provision and help the economy transition to net zero for York and North Yorkshire. The Mayor also holds responsibilities in relation to Policing, Fire and Crime. Making the most of the combined strengths of the city region and rural powerhouse, the Combined Authority is a long-term commitment to shaping a brighter future for generations to come.

Work experience at York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority will give you a real opportunity to discover who we are, how we work and the difference we make to the region. During your time with us, you will have an opportunity to ask questions, get a clear understanding of the day-to-day tasks involved and learn about different career pathways, which may interest you.

To find out more about our organisation please visit; https://yorknorthyorks-ca.gov.uk

The Opportunity

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority is currently taking applications for work experience opportunity with Skills, Education and Employment teams. The teams’ aim is to support the residents of York and North Yorkshire to gain skills which will lead them to meaningful, sustained, and relevant employment, or enable them to progress to further learning. This is possible via a wide range of skills and employment funding that has been passed down from government, including:

·         Careers Hub

·         Adult Skills Fund

·         Skills Bootcamps

·         Economic Inactivity Trailblazer

·         Connect to Work Programme

·         Skills Innovation Fund

This work experience placement will give insight into roles such as Project Managers, Contracts and Relationship Officers and Delivery Officers, undertaking tasks such as:

·         Shadowing a variety of team members across the Skills and Employment Team.

·         Learning how skills and employability programmes are designed.

·         Understanding how outcomes and impact are monitored using spreadsheets and dashboards.

·         Supporting with collaborative meetings and/or events.

·         Visiting delivery partners to monitor project delivery and performance.

What we are looking for

•       This placement is suitable for school (from Year 10 onwards), college or university students as well as adults considering career change or return to work

•       An interest in the work of our organisation

•       Willingness to learn and ask questions

•       Positive attitude

How to apply

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please click the apply button to complete a short application form.

This work experience opportunity includes an interview stage, designed to give applicants valuable interview practice.

** Please be aware that unless all the mandatory questions have been answered and the application is submitted, we will be unable to process your request**

Key Dates:

Closing date: 13 May

Interview date: 27 May