Intern – Commercial Waste

Intern – Commercial Waste

Intern – Commercial Waste

South Cambridgeshire District Council

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Waterbeach

4 hours ago

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Intern - Commercial Waste

Job description
Are you analytical, curious, and interested in business development? Do you enjoy working with data and uncovering insights that drive smarter decisions? We’re looking for an intern who can help us identify new opportunities and support the growth of our commercial waste services.

This internship will run from Monday 15th June to Friday 4th September and will be located at our Waste Depot in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire.

What You'll Do:
  • Conduct market research and geographical analysis to identify potential businesses and sectors for targeted outreach.
  • Use data to develop intelligent strategies for attracting new customers and generating additional income.
  • Work closely with the Commercial Waste team to turn insights into actionable plans.
  • Contribute ideas to improve how we position and promote our services.

Perfect for You If:
  • You have strong analytical and research skills.
  • You’re confident working with data and presenting findings clearly.
  • You’re interested in business development and sustainability.
  • You can manage tasks independently and communicate effectively.
  • You’re proactive and keen to make a measurable impact.

What We Offer:
  • Inclusive and Supportive workplace culture - interns join a friendly team environment where diverse backgrounds are valued, colleagues are approachable, and wellbeing is supported.
  • Meaningful Community Impact - By working on public-facing initiatives, such as housing, environmental, planning, or transformation projects, interns gain insight into local government’s role in improving residents’ lives and tackling community challenges.
  • Hybrid and flexible working - Interns benefit from a supportive work-life balance with options like hybrid working.
For more information about the role please contact Emma Brown at emma.brown@scambs.gov.uk.

Closing Date: 9am Thursday 22nd January
Interview Date: To be confirmed

Please note: if a high volume of applications is received we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than scheduled.