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The LGA’s National Graduate Development Programme, which had been running since 2002, provided for local authorities to employ graduates on a two-year contract, where they undertook at least three different service placements. The LGA provided a complimentary training and development offer which included working towards an Institute of Leadership and Management Level 7 qualification. The LGA carried out the central multi-stage recruitment exercise and would refer successful applicants to local authorities to carry local interviews. It was noted that the creation of a graduate post would require a budget increase.

The Committee endorsed the proposal and suggested that it be extended with a view to recruit up to 3 graduate posts on a rolling programme.

RECOMMENDED to Full Council that

(i)        the Council creates three new posts of ‘Graduate Trainee’ and that it seeks to recruit to these roles via the Local Government Association’s National Graduate Development Programme; and

(ii)      the budget be increased accordingly.