National Graduate Development Programme

The ngdp is a development programme for high-calibre graduates wishing to pursue a career in management in local government.

A Brighter Future: New directions for the ngdp

The Local Government Association (LGA), iMPOWER and SOLACE Enterprises are working in partnership with a common belief in the potential that the National Graduate Development Programme (ngdp) can bring to the sector and a shared recognition of the need to make the scheme sustainable and attractive to councils both now and in the future. The publication below sets out the value of the ngdp and aims to fuel the debate surrounding the importance of graduate recruitment for local government.

A Brighter Future: New directions for the National Graduate Development Programme (ngdp) for Local Government (PDF, 28 pages, 740KB)

For more information on the ngdp please refer to the information pack , which explains how your council can be involved and the participation form should you wish to sign up to the programme for the 2012 intake.

ngdp information pack - (PDF, 6 pages, 116KB)

ngdp council participation form - (Microsoft Word Document)

For more information on the ngdp please contact

Ami Beeton
Telephone: 0207 665 3851
Email: ami.beeton@local.gov.uk .

The programme is governed by a three-way partnership agreement between:

the participating local authority
their national management trainee (NMT)
The LGA.

This partnership requires authorities to provide a two-year programme of work placements, projects and development opportunities for each graduate appointed.

In return, NMTs deliver high-level outputs supported by a national programme of learning and development.

The programme starts annually in October. Through an exclusive secure extranet, they stay in close contact with each other throughout their placements.

ngdp website - if you are a graduate and would like further information

Local government careers website - if you are interested in a career in local government