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Graduate Management Trainee (x3)

2-year Fixed Term Contract

Scale 6: starting salary £32,418 per annum inc LW rising in annual increments

How would you like to help shape the future of one of the most diverse places in Europe?

Lambeth Borough Council is looking for the next generation of local government leaders. This two-year programme offers graduates a unique opportunity to work across a multitude of the Council’s services leading projects that will have an impact on residents’ everyday lives.

About the role

Working Pattern: Full time (35 hours per week), 2-year fixed term contract starting Autumn 2023.

Across the two years you will work in exciting, challenging and strategic placements across the council giving you exposure to a range of different projects, all of which will engage you in work that is vital to delivering the council’s key priorities and contributing towards the Lambeth Borough Plan.

While on these placements you will have the opportunity to help tackle some of society’s biggest challenges from social care and area regeneration to economic growth and the environment. You will also have a unique chance to work with the council’s senior leadership, thus gaining an insight into what it is like to work at the highest levels of local government.

We aim to help you develop to become an effective change agent in the council, and want to help you realise your leadership potential in a challenging and rapidly changing sector. You will also gain programme and project management skills as your placements will be supported by our Business and Performance Improvement Team.

“The graduate scheme helped me develop new skills, gain a broad range of experience, network, and ultimately work out what I wanted for my career. I was able to secure a role that I love, working for the community I’ve grown up in.” (Rachel, 2020)

“Being on the Lambeth graduate scheme, I was fortunate to be part of amazing teams and initiatives that allowed me to make a lasting impact on the Borough. I’ve been exposed to the best opportunities and professional development that has made possible my start to a future career with the Council” (Victoria, 2022)

Whilst on the programme you will also pursue a Level 5 Departmental Manager apprenticeship.

Please see the Job Profile and Person Specification in hyper link below:

Job Description and Person Specification

About you

We are looking to recruit graduates from different backgrounds, universities, and degree disciplines in order to reflect the diverse community that we serve. Successful candidates will demonstrate a real passion for a career in local government and the borough, whilst also evidencing key skills and behaviours throughout the application process.

Who can apply?

To be eligible you must:

• Have obtained a 2:2 or above undergraduate degree by the end of July 2023. This can be in any discipline except management.
• Be a current resident of Lambeth or Southwark, Wandsworth, Westminster, Merton and Croydon.
• Have the right to work in the UK without employer sponsorship

We also welcome applications from those who:

• Are a current or former recipient of Lambeth leaving care services
• Already work for the council.

Contact details

For an informal discussions or further information please contact Anthony Ristic, Learning and Development Consultant (Early Careers) by email at [email protected]

Recruitment timelines

The closing date for applications will be noon on Friday 11th August 2023 .

Interviews will be arranged shortly afterwards.

How to apply

Interested? Click on the apply button and complete an on-line application, explicitly evidencing in the supporting statement field how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an ‘A’ at shortlist stage.

Please note we operate an anonymised application process. If you are uploading your CV or a personal statement, please remove your personal details and replace these with your unique candidate application number.

Lambeth Council is an inclusive employer. We encourage flexible working and we will consider flexible work arrangements subject to business need. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Lambeth aims for quality services and equal opportunities for all and is committed to safer recruitment.