Wide range of opportunities
Councils touch almost every aspect of our lives, so there are a huge range of jobs, everything from architect to youth worker, from teacher to park warden.
Go to the careers section of this website to see an A to Z of jobs and careers.
Go to the job vacancies section of the website for actual jobs on offer now within the region’s councils.
Most councils advertise job vacancies on their own council websites as well as advertising in local, regional and national newspapers. Many also advertise on different websites, such as:-
Also, here’s a list of some of the more unusual recent vacancies from local government:-
- Assistant Countryside Ranger – supports rangers in countryside management work
- Climate Change Officer – manages environmental projects
- Community Archaeologist - providing activities for family and community groups around ancient sites
- Trainee Landscape Gardener - installation of play equipment, hard and soft landscaping, general horticultural duties and sports turf maintenance
- Shingle Officer – to promote and conserve the biodiversity of shingle beaches
Get on the internet to find out more
www.lgcareers.com and www.lgjobs.com are the most comprehensive local government jobs sites on the internet. They contain a list of current vacancies from across the country split into five categories - environmental, engineering, administration, management and social work.
www.lgjobs.com allows you to search by region, so you can look for jobs in the North East.
There is a dedicated section aimed at school and college leavers where you can find valuable advice on how to apply for and get a job with your local council. You can even find advice on how to handle that crucial job interview.
Also, try out www.sector1.net for jobs in many of the region’s councils.
Where's Futureville?
Futureville is part of the lgcareers website which offers funky desktop characters to download and a skills matching mini-site where you can see the kinds of local government jobs that match your strengths. For example, are you someone who is well organised and good at writing - you would make a great housing officer helping people find council homes.
Apprenticeships
Want to earn while you learn your career basics? An apprenticeship within local government might be just the job if you are a recent school or college leaver. Local councils in the North East are known for their commitment to apprenticeships and there's a vast range on offer including accountancy, information technology, management, library services, community justice and even beauty therapy. Find out more by clicking on to www.apprenticeships.org.uk
New Deal
New Deal for Young People is aimed at 18-24 year olds who have been unemployed for more than six months.
Local councils across the North East are involved in New Deals and actively promote opportunities. Further information can be found at www.newdeal.gov.uk
Graduate Training Schemes
Just finished your degree? Local government is one of the largest graduate employers in the country.
University leavers are taken on by councils across the region and you can complete professional training while you work.
There's a national graduate development programme for local government. Find out more at www.ngdp.co.uk
And graduates can register for the Graduate Talent Pool at www.lgcareers.com. This gives you the chance to showcase your talents to councils across the country.
Dan Jackson is one of the officers on the programme. See the “What Our Staff Say” section of this website for Dan’s insight into working for South Tyneside Council as part of his development on the programme.
