Does it matter to you what kind of housing people can access, the care we provide for vulnerable children and how we manage the environmental impact of our waste? 

Adult social care. Education. Local democracy. Homelessness. Community Cohesion. 

All of these issues, and so many more, are the mandate of local government. Councils offer challenging work with a deep social impact, and they are looking for people as diverse as the communities they serve to lead this vast portfolio of public services.

The ngdp is a two-year, fast track management programme that gives graduates from any degree background:

·         the opportunity for rapid career progression in the public sector;

·         a bespoke Leadership and Management qualification that builds their knowledge of the public sector and develops management skills through on-the-job projects;

·         high-level work experience with a real human impact.

Applications are open and will close at 12 noon on 7 January 2020. You can read about our application process on our website. Applicants will need the right to work in the UK and a 2.2 undergraduate degree by July 2020.

Each year, we have up to 150 places based in more than 50 locations across England and in Wales: hear from trainees themselves what the ngdp gives back regardless of geography.

If you’ve got any questions or concerns about the assessment process, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team via ngdp.support@local.gov.uk.