Vacancies

Summer Internship

Do you love solving problems? Do you love sharing your ideas? Do you want to help shape a fairer, greener, and healthier West Midlands this summer?

Join us at the WMCA. We’re the regional government for the urban West Midlands, working every day to improve life for the people who live and work here.

What you’ll be doing.

You’ll get involved in a range of tasks. Depending on your team, you might:

Research key policy issues.
Help us communicate with communities or decision-makers.
Draft responses to consultations.
Support events and engagement activities.
Help deliver important projects and programmes within your team.
Work closely with others to get things done.

No two days will be the same and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

How to find out more.

We will be holding an explanatory webinar on 14^th May at 6pm or 20^th May at 6pm if you want to find out more about the role and application process before applying.

You will only need to attend one of these events.

What we are looking for.

We’re looking for thoughtful, curious people who want to make a difference. You don’t need to be a specialist, or have experience in our work, just bring a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in the region.

You might be at university, or you might not have a degree. You might be recently graduated from university or college, taking a break from education, or looking to try something completely new.

If you can demonstrate the following…

Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Creativity in presenting ideas clearly
A willingness to learn and try new things
Motivation and a positive attitude
The ability to work well with others and independently
Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
A passion for the West Midlands

then we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially those who are underrepresented in our sector: you do not need previous experience. We look forward to reading great applications from women, ethnic minorities and under-represented groups including care leavers.

This 2-month internship (July-August) offers:

Hands-on experience working on real projects
Insight into how regional government works
Skills in project delivery and stakeholder engagement
An understanding of how policy shapes people’s lives
Valuable experience and confidence to support your next career steps

How to apply

We want to keep things simple. No CV or cover letter- just three short questions (500 words or less each):

What’s a problem you’d like to solve, and how would you approach it?
What’s something you love about your local area?
What would you like to learn from this internship?

You will also be given the opportunity to tell us more about any prior part-time work, volunteering or any other projects and initiatives you have been involved in.

Your answers don’t need to relate to our work. Feel free to use examples from any part of your life, whether that’s school, volunteering, music, sport, gaming, or anything else that matters to you. We want to get to know you!

There are roles available in the following teams:

Policy and Integration
Environment
Research, Intelligence and Inclusive Growth
Economic Policy & Partnerships

What Happens Next?

Your application will be carefully reviewed by our team.

If you're successful, you'll be invited to an assessment or interview at our Birmingham offices in mid-June 2025. Successful candidates will be offered an eight week contract with us throughout July and August 2025.

Location.

Interns will be based at our office at 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, with at least 3 days a week spent working in person.

Anonymised Applications.

Your uploaded CV won’t be visible after submission. Our process is anonymised, and only the information in your profile is used for shortlisting. Be thorough in each section. it’s your chance to showcase your skills and experience.

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We cannot stop anyone from using AI to help write application content. Used right, it can be a great tool. If you choose to use AI, then use it as a helper rather than relying on it wholly to write your application.

Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. For help on how to write a supporting statement, please visit the FAQs section of our careers site.

Reasonable adjustments.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk).

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

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