Graduate Management Trainee Impact: Local Government Graduate Programme - Cohort Local Council

Liverpool City Council

£33,673 per annum (minimum)

Impact Graduate

This is an opportunity for local candidates (or those with a local connection) to apply to become a Graduate Management Trainee as part of Cohort 29 of Impact:
The Local Government Graduate Programme on a fixed-term contract until Autumn 2029 for Liverpool City Councill.

Local applications will progress in the same timeframe as Impact's , and local candidates will be assessed alongside national candidates - with the exception of the final interview stage. By applying as a local candidate, you will be guaranteed an interview with us around April 2027 if you reach the final stage of the recruitment process. Please be aware that local candidates will interview only with their local authority, and interviews are usually held earlier than for those applying nationally.

Impact:
The Local Government Graduate Programme is a fast-track graduate programme for bright and passionate individuals who want to make a difference while excelling in their career. It offers the chance to work directly with communities, but also to influence policy at a senior level. All while earning a graduate salary and completing a leadership and management qualification.

We are looking for the next generation of leaders who have the passion and skills to navigate the biggest challenges facing communities and the sector. From sustainability, homelessness and unemployment to town centre regeneration, social care, and education, local councils are at the forefront of delivering real change.

As a Graduate Management Trainee on the Impact programme, you will work for two years at [Liverpool City Council] on a minimum salary of £33,673 (this may increase pending pay negotiations).

Over a minimum of three different placements, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects in key areas of council life where you can make a real contribution and gain valuable, career-shaping experiences. You will be supported in these roles through mentoring and a fully-funded learning programme, culminating in a qualification from the Chartered Management Institute.

Impact is a national graduate programme specifically for local government and has a high record of success with many graduates moving into management positions in councils after they complete the scheme. If you want a career leading change in the public sector, this is the programme for you.

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