Make a difference: New campaign launched to attract people to council careers
A new campaign, ‘Make a Difference, Work for your Local Council’, aims to inspire individuals to explore career opportunities that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of local residents.
Local councils provide essential services that residents rely on every day, including social care for adults and children, planning, environmental health and finance. Following a successful pilot in the North East of England, the campaign highlights the wide range of roles available in council services, welcoming people from all backgrounds and skill levels who are looking to begin a new role in local government.
Produced in collaboration between the Local Government Association (LGA), Solace, regional employers organisations, and councils across the country as part of the LGA’s sector support offer, and funded by the UK Government, the campaign showcases the variety of meaningful and fulfilling opportunities in local government.
With over 9 in 10 councils experiencing recruitment and retention challenges amid growing demand for services, this initiative comes at a crucial time. It aims to address workforce shortages by attracting new talent into councils, ensuring they can continue to provide the vital services on which communities depend.
Cllr Abi Brown, Chairman of the LGA’s Improvement and Innovation Board, said:
“Hundreds of essential services are provided every day by councils and combined authorities to keep our communities running and is great way to grow a career.
“From caring for families and protecting children from harm, to ensuring your favourite takeaway or restaurant is safe and keeping our streets clean, there are a wide variety of challenging but equally rewarding roles on offer.
“Working in local government offers unparalleled opportunities to make a real difference in people's lives and there has never been more important or valued time to join.”
Anyone interested in discovering how they can contribute to the future of their community by working for their local council can visit the dedicated campaign website:
- website: Local council jobs - GOV.UK
The campaign website includes a postcode search to help job seekers find their ideal role. With hundreds of jobs in varying roles across the country, there are roles to suit all levels of experience, skills, and ambitions.
Theresa Hodgkinson, Chief Executive at Ashfield District Council said:
“Working in local government is extremely rewarding and at Ashfield District Council we work incredibly hard to improve our communities and move our services from ‘good’ to ‘great’.
“We provide a wide range of services for residents, visitors and businesses in the district from waste collection and business support to street cleansing and hosting free events for local families to enjoy, plus so much more!
“Working at Ashfield District Council provides a series of benefits including career progression through training and development, a Local Government Pension Scheme and other health and wellbeing benefits.
“We have a number of jobs available at the Council and I would encourage those who really want to make a difference in their area to take a look and join us.”
