Current and future graduates in Warwickshire invited to apply for programme in local government

Current and future graduates in Warwickshire are being invited to apply for a local government programme.

Warwickshire County Council is a participant in the Local Government Association’s National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP), which opens doors for candidates to work across the many county council services.

The NGDP is a fast-track program designed for individuals who aspire to make a significant impact while advancing their own careers.

The initiative allows candidates to work directly with local communities, influence policies and strategies at a senior level. All this while earning a competitive graduate salary and obtaining a valuable leadership and management qualification.

Cllr Yousef Dahmash, Warwickshire County Council's portfolio holder for customer and transformation, said: "As an organisation, we are proud to participate in this highly regarded national graduate programme for local government.

"It is important that we continue to attract high-calibre graduates who can provide valued support to us across a range of services while also cultivating a pipeline of future talent.

“In the past five years, we have been fortunate enough to attract strong candidates who have thrived under the programme of training and development opportunities that Warwickshire County Council provides.

"We are looking forward to welcoming the next cohort into the organisation, and to seeing what new ideas and skills they bring to the table.”

Applications for the NGDP are now open until 12pm on January 3, 2024.

To find out more about the programme go to: https://www.local.gov.uk/ngdp-candidates