The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to support, promote and improve local government.  We are a politically led, cross-party organisation that works on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems.   We provide councils with the tools and resources to respond to challenges present and emerging, and support improvement across the sector.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to these high-profile roles.

About the role

The LGA delivers high quality, highly valued support to councils in their role as employers of more than 1.5 million people.  To resource the increasing support required we are expanding our Workforce Team with the following roles.

This is a key delivery role within the team, you will be responsible for delivering support to councils and other relevant employers. This often involves working closely with senior officers and elected members in local authorities.  You will be expected to contribute to the design and delivery of support in line with the demands of the sector and the requirements of government grants.

• The position is required to support immediate delivery needs

• The organisation is consulting on its operating model

• The grade and responsibilities are subject to confirmation

• Priority consideration may be given to employees at risk where they have the required qualifications and experience

About you

For this role, we’re looking for experienced professionals with:

• A strong track record in workforce issues.

• Proven experience of guiding organisations through change or transformation.

• Excellent communication skills, the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messages delivered with authority.

• Political awareness and the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Strong planning, influencing and relationship-building skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape our delivery and make a genuine, tangible impact on local government at a key time in its evolution.

Secondments are very welcome for all fixed term contract roles.

You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.

To apply

If you would like to be considered, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date. Please be clear for which role or roles you wish to be considered.

We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:

• Experience/knowledge of the local government sector (specifically LGR / employment law for those roles)

• Experience/knowledge of HR/OD delivery at a senior level

• Ability to anticipate issues and concerns from the sector and design and deliver solutions

• Experience/knowledge of a number of tools/models and solutions to support delivery and direct support to authorities.

• Experience in working with civil servants, senior council officers, elected members and trade unions