Somerset County Council’s Graduate Development Scheme (GDS) provides challenging and diverse opportunities for talented graduates who are able to make a difference to the services we provide. The GDS offers graduates an exceptional opportunity to attain a management and/or professional position in the public sector. It is a chance to develop a range of skills and experience designed to equip you to become the Council’s leaders of the future.
Somerset County Council’s mission is to:
Provide excellent services that are accessible, responsive and sustainable to ensure Somerset is a healthy and vibrant place to live, work and visit.
As a graduate with the Council, you will be a vital part of making our mission happen.
At Somerset we have four key Core Values that we expect all our employees to work to. Your behaviour and competencies will be expected to be in line with these Values throughout employment with us. They are:
- Customer Focus
- Can Do Attitude
- Collaboration
- Care and Respect
