Location: Westminster, London (or home based, without London weighting)
Full-Time (open to flexible working arrangements)
Fixed-Term or Secondment Opportunity until September 2026
£38,752 per annum (including London weighting)
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 also 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 this high-profile role.
This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of Impact (Finance Pathway) – the local government graduate programme. Our mission is to attract talented graduates from a wide range of backgrounds into local councils, where they can make a real difference by shaping how public money is managed and invested to support communities.
This is a varied role, supporting colleagues working on the graduate programme by managing an inbox, maintaining electronic records, providing finance support, organising events and logistics, and other related tasks. The role will involve working with applicants as well as graduates who have secured a place on the programme, while also engaging with councils and other stakeholders.
To thrive in this role, you will have an eye for detail and the ability to learn new systems and processes quickly. You’ll be confident managing an independent workload while also working closely with colleagues on large projects to tight deadlines. You’ll be adept at managing multiple stakeholders and building positive relationships with them, and you will be able to communicate clearly and professionally, including when managing a busy inbox. You’ll be committed to treating people with respect and providing a high level of service both internally and externally. Equality and diversity will be really important to you, as will efficiency and attention to detail. You’ll be keen to support a wider team and eager to learn from experience so the team can continue to grow together in best practice.
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.
If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.
Experience managing a high volume of correspondence from a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Experience supporting the organisation and delivery of both virtual and in-person events, including handling logistics.
Demonstrable attention to detail in keeping records and/or working with financial reporting, and effectively using systems, such as a finance system or recruitment system.
A solutions-focussed mentality, with the ability to adapt under pressure.
A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
A strong record of collaborative working in a team setting.
Programme Support Officer Leadership - Job Description
Closing Date: 5pm, 14 October 2025
Interview Date: TBC, interviews will be virtual or in-person
We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.
At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit.
The LGA are proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”. Please contact us via Recruitment@local.gov.uk if you require a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.
LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).*
Flexible & agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week.
Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals
The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants.
Family friendly policies
For more of LGA’s benefits and working with us, please view our webpage https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga
Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand:
how we work with each other
how we work with our members and stakeholders
our expectations for ourselves and each other
Our values are:
Collaboration – We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation.
Inclusion – We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully.
Ambition – We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals.
Respect – We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.
