Apprenticeships, graduate roles and T Level placements
Our apprenticeships, graduate roles and T Level placements give you the chance to gain hands‑on experience, develop new skills and start a rewarding career with North East Lincolnshire Council.
Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship is a formal and accredited training programme in a work environment. The may be on a fixed term contract or as part of a trainee post, where the position can become a full post on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
You can apply if you are:
When available our apprenticeships are advertised on: our job vacancy list and on the National Apprenticeship Service site.
Taylor Ebdon,
Level 3 Content Creator
“I was drawn to the supportive learning culture and, having already benefited from the graduate scheme, I wanted to stay and continue developing my skillset. My team are incredibly supportive and give me protected time each week to learn. The apprenticeship has allowed me to retrain at no personal cost, learn something new in a role I love, and successfully transition into content development while gaining a recognised qualification.”
Tom Rodger,
Level 2 Customer Service
“What stood out about NELC was the flexible approach and the strong support from my line manager and colleagues. Having a dedicated study day each week made balancing work and learning manageable, and my team’s support helped me gain hands‑on experience and grow in confidence. The apprenticeship has enabled me to develop the skills to support and train others, gain a recognised qualification, and confirm that apprenticeships are a great alternative to university.”
Daisy Cousins,
Level 3 Human Resources
“When I joined NELC as a Business Administration Apprentice, I was keen to learn and grow within a working environment, and the wide range of career paths available gave me the opportunity to explore different areas. With strong support from my team, I was able to balance studying alongside my role and apply what I learned day to day. Completing two apprenticeships has helped me develop transferable skills, build a strong foundation for progression, and gain real workplace experience alongside a recognised qualification.”
Graduate roles
We use our two-year graduate scheme as a way to attract new talent back into North East Lincolnshire and bring future leaders into the organisation. We are passionate about the benefits of our graduate programme both for the individual and our organisation and have seen great success with previous cohorts over the years.
We aim to support all of our graduates in securing a position with us at the end of their programme and you will have the opportunity to apply for any internal or external vacancies which arise. The learning and development you gain throughout the programme will be incredibly beneficial in helping you to secure further employment.
New graduate placements are usually advertised in May on our job vacancy list.
Isabelle Scoffin,
Intelligence Analyst Graduate
“I applied to NELC because it offered a fulfilling and meaningful career with excellent future opportunities, strong pay, and the chance to work locally while staying close to my family. Since joining, I’ve found the work highly interesting and changeable, with lots of opportunities to keep upskilling, even several years into the role. I’d strongly encourage anyone considering a graduate position to apply, as it’s a rewarding experience with an excellent work culture and plenty of potential for development.”
Levi Andersonjordan,
Environmental Services Graduate
“No two days are ever the same, which is one of the reasons I enjoy working at the council so much. What really makes the difference is the people – working with supportive colleagues you enjoy being around has a huge impact. I’d encourage anyone thinking about the graduate role to go for it, especially if it’s an area you’re genuinely interested in, as the council is very supportive and offers plenty of opportunities for development and qualifications.”
Alisha Cesa,
Culture and Tourism Graduate
“NELC is a great place to work, with excellent opportunities and working hours. It’s a friendly organisation where support is always available, and it’s not as scary as you might think. The graduate scheme is a great foot in the door, with lots of support and opportunities across the organisation, making it a really positive place to learn, grow, and develop your career.”
T Level placements
T Levels courses follow GCSEs and are equivalent to 3 A Levels. These 2 year courses have been developed with employers and businesses so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for work.
T Levels offer students a mixture of classroom learning and on the job experience during an industry placement of at least 315 hours (approximately 45 days). They will provide the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship.
If you are currently studying a T Placement and looking for a work placement then please speak to your Higher Education Provider to discuss this. They will have links into our Learning and Development team and we will work with them to try and find a placement which is a good match for your course.