Ymlaen: The Senedd's Internship for Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority graduates

Ymlaen: The Senedd's Internship for Black, Asian, and Ethnic Minority graduates

The Senedd has partnered with Windsor Fellowship to run Ymlaen, offering Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic graduates a paid internship.

The internship programme is a great way to gain paid work experience in an exciting and unique environment at the heart of Welsh democracy.

About the Internship

We are offering a paid, 12 month training internship for four graduates from a Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority background. You can choose to apply for placements within various areas across the organisation.

Although the internship does not offer or guarantee a substantive role at the end of the 12 month period, the aim is for you to develop the skills and gain the experience required for a role within the Senedd Commission or a job elsewhere.

Training at the Senedd means you will be at the heart of Welsh politics, developing your skills and knowledge on how to best navigate and assist a busy and exciting workplace where Welsh laws are made. The Internship is an excellent opportunity that has been designed to provide you with the understanding and ability to develop within a diverse and inclusive organisation.

Your Development

• Windsor Fellowship support - our partners the Windsor Fellowship will provide you with pastoral and interview support from the point of application.
• Mentorship - Take advantage of ongoing coaching, mentorship and guidance from experienced Senedd employees.
• Skills building - grow key technical, professional and leadership skills through training and development opportunities.
• Career development - gain exposure to career growth activities to help prepare for post graduation careers.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for the internship, you must meet the following criteria:

• You have the right to work in the UK without restrictions. Please note that the Senedd does not sponsor work visas.
• You are living in Wales.
• You are from a Black, Asian or Ethnic Minority background.
• You are a resident in the UK or Ireland for a minimum of three years (this is a requirement to undertake National Security Vetting).
• You are a university graduate by the time the scheme starts.
• You are available to take part in the Internship from September 2026 to September 2027.