The Company
Local government is the largest and most diverse employer in the UK and is responsible for a wide range of services which support people and communities. It offers excellent career opportunities within a socially responsible work environment
The Role
The ngdp provides a unique development opportunity for high calibre graduates wishing to pursue a career with a dynamic, exciting and socially responsible employer and to be a future leader in local government, and provides a rich experience based around placements that will engage you in work that is core to the council’s priorities within their local communities.
Key components are a national induction event starting you on your career journey, a series of generic placements and projects within a host local authority, a learning and development programme with national and locally delivered elements, and support from a dedicated placement co-ordinator, mentors, managers and a national network of ngdp trainees and alumni.
Over the two year programme you’ll participate in a range of work placements and projects across the local authority. These will be based within a strategic or corporate function, a ‘front-line’, customer-facing, service delivery area, and a ‘support’ service such as human resources, finance, information communications technology, legal services etc.
Though your first placement or project will be allocated to you, as your experience and knowledge grows, you will help identify your next placement so that you take personal responsibility for the development of your knowledge and skills.
What we are looking for
We are hoping to attract graduates with a 2.1 in any discipline, who are passionate about making a difference to peoples lives and who want a career in local government.