Lichfields Summer Internship Programme - 2023 (Edinburgh)

Overview: PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSING THIS VACANCY ON THURSDAY 13 APRIL 2023.
Lichfields is the pre-eminent planning and development consultancy in the UK. We are an independent employee-owned business that has no financial or other obligations to external shareholders. All our people share in the success of Lichfields through a highly competitive salary and a profit sharing bonus scheme. We are recognised as one of the ‘Best Places to Work in Property’ by Property Week magazine. Lichfields is a sociable place to work, we look after each other and there is a high quality learning and development programme to help you progress your career. Responsibilities: Do you share our passion for planning and development and delivering lasting results; are you currently in your second year of an undergraduate (BSc/BA level) degree in planning, geography, economics or other planning-related subjects; are you open to considering full-time work from Autumn 2024 following completion of your degree, then you may be the ideal candidate to benefit from our Summer internship programme.
Our two - four week structured internship programme has been designed to give you a better understanding of the role of a Planner at Lichfields. We envisage that you will work with different members of staff throughout the duration of the placement to help build a picture of how the business works.
Where possible, you may have the opportunity to attend meetings with clients, consultants and our business development groups, and take on real responsibility for completing client work. In return you will receive a competitive daily rate, constructive feedback throughout your placement and will work in an energetic entrepreneurial culture.
This isn’t just an opportunity to get some experience on your CV, if you perform well throughout your placement, you may be assessed for a future graduate role with us. Qualifications: We are looking for high calibre graduates with:

• An ability to demonstrate a good standard of written and spoken English, with good analytical and interpersonal skills;
• A-C grade A levels and GCSEs (or equivalent qualifications);
• On track to achieve at least a 2.1 at first degree level; and
• Availability for two weeks from Monday 26 June 2023.

How to apply: If you want to be a part of our summer internship programme, please click ‘apply for this job online’ where you will need to upload your recent CV and a cover letter.
Please state:

• Your preferred office location;
• Your subjects and grades at Degree (if relevant), A level and GSCEs (or equivalent qualifications).

If your application is successful at the screening stage, you will be invited for an interview.
As an equal opportunities employer no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marital status than any other. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
We look forward to receiving your application!