Young Persons (14-18yrs) Office Work Experience Placement - Derby, 20th-23rd October 2025
Young Persons (14-18yrs) Office Work Experience Placement - Derby, 20th-23rd October 2025Office Work Experience Placement – Derby, 20th-323RD October 2025
Location: Severn Trent, Riverside Road Pride Park Derby DE24 8H
Date: Monday 20th – Thursday 23rd October (4-days)
Who it's for: Young individuals between 14 and 18 years old, who are interest in an office-based work experience
What’s This All About?
This placement gives you the chance to experience what it’s like to work in one of our support teams. where you’ll learn how we keep everything organised, safe, and running like clockwork.
What You’ll Learn:
- Communication – Talking and listening clearly
- Teamwork – Working with others to get things done
- Problem Solving – Thinking through challenges
- Confidence – Sharing your ideas and asking questions
- Time Management – Staying organised and focused
- Organisation – Keeping things tidy and on track
Who Will Support You?
You’ll be guided by friendly staff who will help you settle in, answer your questions, and make sure you get the most out of your time with us.
What You’ll Take Away:
By the end of your placement, you’ll have:
- A better idea of what it’s like to work in a professional environment
- New skills you can use in school and future jobs
- Great experiences to talk about in interviews or on your CV
Note - In your application, you’ll be asked to upload a CV. Instead, we would love a brief document explaining why you’d like this placement – we would love to get to know you more!
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