Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme is a two-year fast track scheme for graduates who want to make a real difference while building a rewarding career in public service. It offers the chance to work directly with communities and influence decisions at a strategic level, all while earning a competitive graduate salary and gaining a recognised leadership and management qualification.
The programme looks for future leaders with the passion, resilience and potential to help tackle major issues affecting local communities. These include sustainability, homelessness, unemployment, regeneration, social care and education. Local government plays a key role in responding to these challenges, and Impact gives graduates the opportunity to contribute to meaningful change from day one.
Strong support is built into the programme, including a structured induction, a dedicated line manager, host managers for each placement and a senior director as your mentor. Trainees also work closely with senior managers and directors on high-profile strategic and operational projects across the council.