Return to Work - ICT: Communications Toolkit for Stakeholders

Return to Work – ICT is one of four return to work programmes, developed by the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Government Equalities Office. With the aim of supporting councils with recruitment, the LGA will run a national recruitment drive on their behalf and carefully select a cohort of ICT professionals to receive free training so they are ready to return to work in local authorities.

Candidates accepted onto the programme will be experienced ICT professionals who are currently on a career break and who require additional support to step back into their careers. They will receive free training from the Society for Innovation, Technology and Modernisation (Socitm), who will support them to refresh their skills and get back to work.

Councils who sign up to this free programme will be given the chance to connect with our carefully selected participants to discuss job vacancies.

To ensure as many councils and candidates benefit from this programme as possible, we ask you to help us by sharing the opportunity with your networks. In this guide you will find templates for multiple communication platforms to make sharing the programme as simple as possible. Please feel free to tailor the examples to suit your area and organisation.

• #ReturnToWork as an ICT professional.
  
  Have you taken a career break to care for someone, looked after someone during the #COVID-19 crisis, or been out of employment for 12 months or more? @LGAcomms want to hear from you!
  
  Find out more
  
  ⬇ local.gov.uk/return-to-work-ict
• Calling ICT experts.
  
  Would you like support to return to work after a career break?
  
  We’re pleased to introduce @LGAcomms’ free training programme, which can help you step back into your profession.
  
  Find out more on the LGA's website ? local.gov.uk/return-to-work-ict #ReturnToWork
• We are proud to support @LGAcomms’ Return to Work–ICT programme.
  
  It will provide ICT professionals with free training from @Socitm, so they can refresh their skills and get back to work after a career break.
  
  Apply on the LGA's website ⇨ local.gov.uk/return-to-work-ict
  
  #ReturnToWork
• People who work in councils benefit from:
  
  a wide variety of projects
  
  flexible working
  
  the chance to shape where they live
  
  Apply for @LGAcomms' #ReturnToWork programme for the chance to connect with councils that have vacancies.
  
  Apply online ? local.gov.uk/return-work-campaign

Are you an experienced ICT professional who wants to return to work after a career break?

If the answer is yes, you may be interested in @LocalGovAssoc’s Return to Work – ICT programme. This programme will provide you with free training and the chance to connect with councils that have job vacancies.

Training will be delivered by @socitm, a professional network for people who are modernising public services. Sign up to the programme via the LGA’s website today ⬇

local.gov.uk/return-to-work-ict

https://local.gov.uk/return-to-work-ict

#ReturnToWork

The national Return to Work – ICT programme will help experienced professionals get back to work after a career break.

Councils that sign up can fill their ICT vacancies with experienced individuals who have been trained by @Socitm and who are committed to returning to work.

Visit @LocalGovernmentAssociation’s website to find out more ⬇️

local.gov.uk/return-to-work-ict

#ReturnToWork

People are being encouraged to work in council ICT departments, as part of a new recruitment drive.

The Local Government Association (LGA) has launched the Return to Work – ICT campaign, providing experienced ICT professionals with free training and support to return to work after a career break.

The training will be delivered by Socitm, the network for people who are modernising public services, so participants can refresh their skills and prepare to make tangible change on a local level.

With funding provided by the Government Equalities Office, the campaign aims to support those who have taken an extended career break to care for someone.

The programme will also consider applications from ICT professionals who have caring responsibilities and have become unemployed due to COVID-19, or who have been in long-term unemployment.

Alison, the Assistant Director of ICT, Digital and Customer Services for Liverpool City Council, encourages people with caring responsibilities to return to work:

“Councils are good employers and ICT is a profession where there are lots of opportunities to work flexibly.

You can often test things at unusual hours and work in the evening, as there are lots of tasks that lend themselves to different working patterns.”

Many councils are particularly keen to work with ICT professionals who have data analysis skills, as they will play a fundamental role in COVID-19 recovery plans.

As Jabed, the Head of Business Support and Digital Transformation for Achieving for Children, notes:

“Ultimately, people who work in IT are fundamental to how organisations operate. They provide the technology that enables work to be done.”

Returning ICT professionals will have the opportunity to shape their local areas, supporting COVID-19 recovery and developing new innovative approaches to current services.

Going back to work after a period away can be daunting, but the support and training offered by the Return to Work – ICT programme will help returning professionals regain their confidence and skills.

If you know of any ICT professionals who would like to return to work but want support to take that step, encourage them to consider this programme. For more information, visit LGA’s Return to Work – ICT website

We are delighted to support the Return to Work – ICT programme, developed by the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Government Equalities Office.

Designed to help ICT professionals return to work after a career break, this programme will provide them with free training and the opportunity to connect with councils that have job vacancies.

The training will be delivered by Socitm, a professional network for people who are modernising public services. To apply for this opportunity, visit the LGA’s website today.

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Return to Work – ICT programme

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Dear colleague,

We are pleased to support the Local Government Association’s (LGA) new Return to Work – ICT programme.

Designed to help experienced ICT professionals return to work after a career break, this programme will provide them with free training and support.

The training will be delivered by Socitm, a network for people modernising public services, so participants can refresh their skills and prepare to make tangible change on a local level.

With funding provided by the Government Equalities Office, the campaign aims to support those who have taken an extended career break to care for someone.

The programme will also consider applications from ICT professionals who have caring responsibilities and have become unemployed due to COVID-19, or who have been in long-term unemployment.

If you or someone you know has experience in ICT and would like support to step back into work, please tell them about this programme.

Going back to work after a period away can be tough. The Return to Work – ICT programme will support individuals to gain the skills, confidence and knowledge they need to restart their careers and shape where they live.

More information can be found on the LGA’s Return to Work – ICT website.

• We're proud to support @LGAcomms’ Return to Work programme!
  
  It will help ICT professionals get back to work after a career break – and councils who get involved can recruit these highly motivated individuals.
  
  Sign up on their website ? local.gov.uk/return-to-work-ict
  
  #ReturnToWork
• Councils involved in the Return to Work programme will benefit from: 
  
  a high-calibre talent pool
  
  a way to tackle agency costs
  
  broader attraction & retention
  
  Visit @LGAcomms' website to find out how your council can get involved ? local.gov.uk/return-to-work 
  
  #ReturnToWork

We are delighted to introduce the Return to Work – ICT programme, created by @LocalGovAssoc and @GEOgovuk to support councils with recruitment.

The programme will run a national recruitment drive on their behalf and give them the chance to connect with experienced ICT professionals to discuss job vacancies.

Register your interest on the LGA’s website today ⬇️

local.gov.uk/return-to-work-ict

#ReturnToWork

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The national Return to Work – ICT programme will help experienced professionals get back to work after a career break.

Councils that sign up can fill their ICT vacancies with experienced individuals who have been trained by @Socitm and who are committed to returning to work.

Visit @LocalGovernmentAssociation’s website to find out more ⬇️

local.gov.uk/return-to-work-ict

#ReturnToWork

People are being encouraged to work in council ICT departments, as part of a new recruitment drive.

The Local Government Association (LGA) has launched the Return to Work – ICT campaign, providing experienced ICT professionals with free training and support to return to work after a career break.

The training will be delivered by Socitm, the network for people who are modernising public services, so participants can refresh their skills and prepare to make tangible change on a local level.

With funding provided by the Government Equalities Office, the campaign aims to support those who have taken an extended career break to care for someone.

The programme will also consider applications from ICT professionals who have caring responsibilities and have become unemployed due to COVID-19, or who have been in long-term unemployment.

Alison, the Assistant Director of ICT, Digital and Customer Services for Liverpool City Council, encourages people with caring responsibilities to return to work:

“Councils are good employers and ICT is a profession where there are lots of opportunities to work flexibly.

You can often test things at unusual hours and work in the evening, as there are lots of tasks that lend themselves to different working patterns.”

Many councils are particularly keen to work with ICT professionals who have data analysis skills, as they will play a fundamental role in COVID-19 recovery plans.

As Jabed, the Head of Business Support and Digital Transformation for Achieving for Children, notes:

“Ultimately, people who work in IT are fundamental to how organisations operate. They provide the technology that enables work to be done.”

Returning ICT professionals will have the opportunity to shape their local areas, supporting COVID-19 recovery and developing new innovative approaches to current services.

Going back to work after a period away can be daunting, but the support and training offered by the Return to Work – ICT programme will help returning professionals regain their confidence and skills.

If you know of any ICT professionals who would like to return to work but want support to take that step, encourage them to consider this programme. For more information, visit LGA’s Return to Work – ICT website

The national Return to Work – ICT programme will help experienced professionals get back to work after a career break.

Councils that sign up can fill their ICT vacancies with experienced individuals who have been trained by @Socitm and who are committed to returning to work.

Visit @LocalGovernmentAssociation’s website to find out more ⬇

local.gov.uk/return-to-work-ict

#ReturnToWork

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We are delighted to support the Return to Work – ICT programme, developed by the Local Government Association and the Government Equalities Office.

Designed to help councils with recruitment, this free programme will run a national recruitment drive on their behalf and give them the chance to fill their ICT vacancies with experienced professionals who have been trained by Socitm.

Visit the LGA’s website for more details and to sign up.

We are delighted to support the Return to Work – ICT programme, developed by the Local Government Association and the Government Equalities Office.

Designed to help councils with recruitment, this free programme will run a national recruitment drive on their behalf and give them the chance to fill their ICT vacancies with experienced professionals who have been trained by Socitm.

Visit the LGA’s website for more details and to sign up.

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Return to Work – ICT programme

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Dear colleague,

We are proud to support the Return to Work – ICT programme, created by the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Government Equalities Office.

Designed to help councils with recruitment, this free programme will run a national recruitment drive on your behalf and give you the chance to fill your ICT vacancies with experienced individuals who have been trained by Socitm.

Candidates accepted onto the programme will be ICT professionals who are currently on a career break and who require additional support to step back into their careers.

The benefits of signing up to this programme and employing one of their candidates, include:

1. Cost-effective recruitment – a way to avoid the fees associated with hiring agency staff or using recruitment agencies.
2. Improved employer brand/image – showing that your council is open to non-linear career pathways and supports those with caring responsibilities.
3. Access to a new high-calibre talent pool – many returners bring experience and skills from outside of ICT, which can broaden the skillset of your teams.

With the recruitment of ICT professionals being completed for you, your organisation can focus on developing your COVID-19 recovery plans until such a time that you are ready to interview and select one of the LGA’s candidates.

For more information about this free programme, visit the LGA’s website today.