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Impact is a fast-track graduate programme for bright and passionate individuals who want to make a difference while excelling in their own careers, matching them with councils across the country.
Local councils are looking for the next generation of managers to lead critical projects and services that have tangible, everyday outcomes for people's lives. Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme seeks to match bright, passionate graduates with councils where they can deliver key projects and amazing value for money.
Councils are able to sign up to Impact by contacting [email protected]. Visit the Impact for councils section for more information.
Applications for Impact are now closed. Please fill our expression of interest form if you would like to be notified when applications re-open.
Applications for the Finance Stream are currently closed, but please fill in the below form to stay up to date.
Finance Stream: express interest
We are still looking for graduates to join our Pathways to Planning graduate scheme, which will equip talented individuals to fast track their career as a planner in local government.
Please note that in light of the recent rebranding of the programme, there may be reference to the former name: National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP). The programme content and structure remains the same.