Circular Economy Internship Scheme

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The Zero Waste Scotland Circular Economy Internship Scheme aims to aide SMEs with their circular projects.

Circular goals

We recognise that many SMEs have limited resources to push a circular project towards commercialisation, or to run and monitor a pilot before moving to full scale adoption. To address this, Zero Waste Scotland is offering SMEs the opportunity to receive a fully funded intern position for a period of twelve weeks. The scheme is being delivered in partnership with Bright Green Business.

This internship aims to create capacity within the company to assist with the development of a circular product or service, whilst providing the intern with the chance to enhance their employability and skillset. The recruitment of the intern will be supported by our contracted intern placement partner, and the appointed intern will receive the Scottish Living Wage, fully funded, and administered by Zero Waste Scotland.

“Hosting a placement has been absolutely fantastic for our business”. Tom Anderson, CEO Evolve Metals Ltd.

Apply for the internship scheme

Interested businesses should read the guidance notes before completing and returning the application form, which can both be found below. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday 11 September 2024 to Circulareconomy@zerowastescotland.org.uk

There is a limited number of opportunities available, and all compliant applications will be assessed on a competitive basis.