Our graduate development programme aims to be different. We’re looking for exceptional individuals with the talent and potential to be our leaders of the future.
It’s an exciting time here at Sandwell Council! We’ve set out ambitious plans to help us achieve our vision by 2030, Sandwell is a thriving, optimistic and resilient community. It’s where we call home and where we’re proud to belong, where we choose to bring up our families, where we feel safe and cared for, enjoying good health, rewarding work, feeling connected and valued in our neighbourhoods and communities, confident in the future, and benefiting fully from a revitalised West Midlands.
We are on a journey to become an outstanding local authority and significant progress has been made in recent years to lay the foundations for the Council to transform to meet our future aspirations and those of our communities. With a new Strategic Leadership Team and having adopted a new Values and Behaviours framework, we are Ambitious, Accountable, Customer Focused, Inclusive and work as One Council One Team.
Sandwell is a young, diverse borough that is honest about its challenges and clear in its ambitions. To realise this, the Council needs people with real enthusiasm, a passion for public service and who can bring fresh ideas and thrive in challenging circumstances. We want to be closer to our communities and deliver better for our residents. This is a new era for Sandwell Council and this role provides you a fantastic opportunity to be part of this.
Who are we looking for?
If you have the drive and commitment to make a real difference to the work we’re doing in our communities and you show us this, then we’ll help you reach your full potential.
What will you do?
You’ll take the opportunity we’re giving you and you’ll make it your own. Because that’s what this programme is about; it’s about you. We have some really exciting and important areas of work to progress, and we’ll be looking to place graduates in roles that best meet their skills and aspirations. You’ll be given real responsibilities, with real challenges and a real chance to grow.
What’s on offer?
* We’re offering a fully supported programme with quality training and fully funded qualifications.
* You’ll have the opportunity to work and learn from experts in their field and by the end of your two years you’ll be positioned and ready to apply for a permanent role at the council.
During the programme, you’ll also receive an annual salary, generous holiday entitlement, access to an employee benefits scheme (including discounts on gym membership, holidays and high street shops, plus a free counselling service), the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme and genuine support of your wellbeing and work/life balance.
Our programme provides you with the knowledge, experience, qualifications and achievements you’ll need to succeed. This is the start of a journey that could take you all the way to the top.
Recruitment Process
Application Deadline: 7th January 2025 (12.00pm)
Submit your preference to join Local Government Graduate Programme between: Friday 04 April – Tuesday 22 April 2025
Formal interviews will be held between: Tuesday 13 May – Friday 30 May 2025
Placement will be offered in: July 2025
Pre-employment checks will be completed in: June/August 2025
Start date will be: Monday 6th October 2025
To apply you will need to complete an application form directly via the Local Government Programme (LGGP) website.
For further information about Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council and our Values and Behaviours please visit: Values and Behaviours - Sandwell Council
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