DON’T LEAVE
DEVELOPING
YOUR SKILLS
To chance…
We have an ambitious agenda. And, to reach our goals, we encourage you to take action. To step forward to seize your goals. Seek out every opportunity to learn something new.
From internships and apprenticeships to career-focused courses, there are countless ways to level-up your skills. So, drive yourself forward and determine your own career at Havering.
APPLY FOR OUR GRADUATE SCHEME
APPLY FOR OUR GRADUATE SCHEME
Take the first step in your public sector career with our dynamic two-year NGDP programme. Play a key part in shaping our continual improvement, driving our organisation forward and making it better for the future. Through various placements and on-the-job experience, you will develop a deep understanding of public sector methods and strategy.
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“I was an intern here for four months and it really was the springboard I needed. My managers are very supportive and are always pushing me to see where I want to go, helping me understand what skills I need to achieve those things. There’s so many opportunities to explore different roles and follow new paths you’re interested in.”
Over the past two years on the National Management Trainee Programme, I’ve had the chance to work across several different services, including HR & Organisational Development, Democratic Services, Community Engagement and Prevent, and most recently Community Safety. It’s been a great experience and has given me a much better understanding of how different teams work together to support residents. I’ve worked on a range of projects, built relationships across the Council and gained skills that I’ll continue to use throughout my career. During my placement in Prevent, I particularly enjoyed the safeguarding and partnership-working aspects of the work, which sparked my interest in Community Safety and ultimately led me towards this career path.
I’m really pleased to have recently secured a position as a Community Safety Officer. I work closely with a range of partners to tackle issues such as domestic abuse, anti-social behaviour and safeguarding concerns, and no two days are ever the same. It’s a challenging but rewarding area of work, and I enjoy being involved in initiatives that can make a real difference to residents and local communities. I’m looking forward to continuing to build my knowledge and experience while seeing where a career in the field takes me.
LEARN AND EARN WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP
LEARN AND EARN WITH AN APPRENTICESHIP
Whether you’re on the hunt for your first job, returning to work after a career break, or changing career direction, an apprenticeship is a great place to start. Build valuable workplace experience and job-specific skills, whilst gaining a qualification and earning a salary. Choose to develop your skills in Business Administration, Social Care, Accounting, ICT or Planning.
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GAIN EXPERIENCE AS A VOLUNTEER
GAIN EXPERIENCE AS A VOLUNTEER
Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community and gain valuable skills. You’ll meet new people, get active, learn new things and build essential experience for your CV. From helping to run food banks, to supporting families through the cost of living crisis — volunteering is a chance to apply your talents to the causes you care about.
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