Local government is the largest and most diverse employer in England, with around 1.2 million staff in over 400 local authorities and in excess of 500 different occupational areas. Austerity has instigated a huge programme of change in the sector, redefining how councils will operate in the future for the benefit of local communities. Every year, between 40-60 local authorities…

Local government is the largest and most diverse employer in England, with around 1.2 million staff in over 400 local authorities and in excess of 500 different occupational areas. Austerity has instigated a huge programme of change in the sector, redefining how councils will operate in the future for the benefit of local communities. Every year, between 40-60 local authorities will employ graduates through the national graduate development programme for local government (ngdp) to bring fresh ideas and future talent into their organisations.

Local government is the largest and most diverse employer in England, with around 1.2 million staff in over 400 local authorities and in excess of 500 different occupational areas. Austerity has instigated a huge programme of change in the sector, redefining how councils will operate in the future for the benefit of local communities. Every year, between 40-60 local authorities…

Local government is the largest and most diverse employer in England, with around 1.2 million staff in over 400 local authorities and in excess of 500 different occupational areas. Austerity has instigated a huge programme of change in the sector, redefining how councils will operate in the future for the benefit of local communities. Every year, between 40-60 local authorities will employ graduates through the national graduate development programme for local government (ngdp) to bring fresh ideas and future talent into their organisations.