Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme (formerly the NGDP)

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY ❗ A final reminder that although applications for Impact are closed until the autumn, if you are interested in a meaningful career in local government, there is still just about time to apply for Pathways To Planning... Applications are only open until tomorrow so be quick if you would like to: 🌱 Fast track your career in local government 🏡 Earn a salary from day one 🏫 Achieve a fully funded masters degree Whatever your degree background, this is an opportunity to deliver real change and help shape communities for the better so find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/e-fBRQGt #GraduateJobs #LocalGov #GovernmentJobs #Planning

Thank you to Katelyn Graham, who not only gives an insight into the breadth of experience you gain as an Impact graduate, but also how meaningful the work you do is. It's fantastic to hear graduates excited to keep having a positive impact! #ImpactGraduates #ImpactLocalGov #GraduateJobs

We couldn't have said it better ourselves! Hopefully this week has given an insight into just some of the key benefits of Impact for partner councils, but this is by no means an exhaustive list. There's still time to sign up for the autumn 2025 intake so why not find out what other positive impacts the programme could bring... https://lnkd.in/eiXdfC7F #ImpactLocalGov #ImpactGraduates #GraduateProgramme #LocalGovJobs

Unlock access to a wide pool of diverse candidates! Impact provides councils with a diverse pipeline of talented future leaders ready to bring their varied perspectives and experiences to the sector and build a workforce truly connected to its places and its people. Find out more about how we keep our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of what we do: https://lnkd.in/e-98RRRn #ImpactLocalGov #ImpactGraduates #GraduateProgramme #LocalGovJobs

Unlock access to a national pool of graduates passionate about making their impact locally. Each year we receive thousands of applications from graduates all over the country eager to kickstart their career in local government and this year is no exception! An increase in applications across all regions shows an unprecedented desire to help shape the future of the sector. 💡 Wherever you are located, join our network of over 100 partner organisations waiting to share tips and information about developing local government leaders. Find out more about Impact and how to sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eiXdfC7F #ImpactLocalGov #ImpactGraduates #GraduateProgramme #LocalGovJobs

We're excited to share Emma Rhodes' experience with Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme (formerly the NGDP). Emma highlighted how the scheme has given her valuable insights into different council-run services. "The Impact Graduate Scheme has provided me with diverse placements, allowing me to experience various council-run services. I feel privileged to give back to the community and support the council in delivering excellent services to residents." Curtis Leung also reflected on how the programme has supported his professional growth: "The Impact graduate scheme has afforded me opportunities and access to senior leadership that I would not have otherwise have. I feel valued by my organisation and am given valuable, meaningful and stimulating responsibilities that have accelerated my development beyond expectation.”

So excited to share that I’m part of the marketing for Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme (formerly the NGDP) at the London Borough of Sutton! Honestly, if you’d told me this would happen 2 years ago when I wanted to get on what was then the NGDP, I’d not have believed you, and that’s without all the incredible opportunities I’ve had through the graduate scheme at Sutton! You can see the website advertising the graduate scheme at Sutton here - https://lnkd.in/ezBMAj9B Between working on huge regeneration projects like the London Cancer Hub, infrastructure projects, like the effort to double the number of trains from London Victoria to Belmont, or presenting to Local Committees for the Council’s Public Realm Fund - the graduate scheme at Sutton has given me so many opportunities. I’ve learned so much from the projects I’ve worked on and the colleagues I’ve worked with. When they advertise the scheme, they tell you you’ll be thrown into big projects, taking a lead and learning how local government works, and this has absolutely been the case for me. This #ImpactWeek, if you haven’t before - consider local government as the route to start your career in, or change your career into, and especially consider Sutton as a place to do it! 

A picture from my first week on Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme (formerly the NGDP)! This trip to Wakefield's National Coal Mining Museum feels like a long time ago now. Over my first few busy months at Wakefield Council I've been developing my skillset and knowledge in a range of areas: -Project Management ✅ -Risk Management ✅ -Stakeholder Management ✅ -Partnership Working ✅ -Research ✅ -External Funding Applications ✅ -Knowledge of Wakefield and the Five Towns ✅ -Knowledge of Local Council functions, structure and governance ✅ I am excited to deepen my skills in these areas further, and explore new ones, as I move into the second half of my time with Regeneration and Strategic Housing, and look towards my second placement in the summer. If you're interested in a career in Local Government, you can find out more and express interest in the September 2026 intake of the Programme here: https://lnkd.in/eTg5Uf-u

Reach the highest calibre candidates through Impact's rigorous recruitment process. Even better, it's subsidised AND managed by the LGA. Our competitive, multistage recruitment process means councils are able to hire capable and passionate future local government leaders with ease. Recruitment can be expensive and resource intensive. Let Impact's subsidised offer get you the best for less. You'll see from our council testimonials that the process really is as simple as it sounds: 1. Sign up ✅ 2. Relax - the LGA handles this bit ✅ 3. Interview and hire excellent candidates ✅ Find out more about Impact and how to sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eiXdfC7F #ImpactLocalGov #ImpactGraduates #GraduateProgramme #LocalGovJobs