Impact Graduate Trainee - Local Government Leader

South End City Council; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Southend-on-Sea is seeking passionate graduates for the Graduate Management Trainee programme. The role offers two years of experience working directly with communities and influences policy at a senior level while earning a graduate salary. Candidates must have a minimum 2.2 undergraduate degree by summer 2026. The programme includes mentoring and a fully-funded learning opportunity leading to a qualification.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• You will have obtained a minimum 2.2 undergraduate degree by summer 2026.
• You must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the 2-year programme.

Responsibilities

• Work for two years at Southend on Sea City Council.
• Participate in a fully-funded learning programme culminating in a qualification.

Skills

Motivation for public sector

Ability to demonstrate understanding of required skills

Education

Minimum 2.2 undergraduate degree

Job description

A local government authority in Southend-on-Sea is seeking passionate graduates for the Graduate Management Trainee programme. The role offers two years of experience working directly with communities and influences policy at a senior level while earning a graduate salary. Candidates must have a minimum 2.2 undergraduate degree by summer 2026. The programme includes mentoring and a fully-funded learning opportunity leading to a qualification.