Residents, borough care leavers and current employees of Barking and Dagenham Council are being invited to apply to be part of the next cohort of the National Management Trainee scheme which start in October 2025.

The Local Government Graduate Programme is a two-year fast-track programme for graduates who want to make a difference in their communities while launching their management career in the public sector.

The programme includes a fully funded postgraduate qualification in leadership and management and a starting salary of £32,925 per annum (current).

There are two routes – one for Barking and Dagenham residents, care leavers and council employees and another for those living outside the borough.

Candidates from all backgrounds and disciplines are encouraged to apply. They must have achieved a 2:2 or above by July 2025 and have the right to work in the UK.

Interested applicants are invited to a Virtual Council Information Session on Thursday 28 November 2024. To register for the information session, email Rabeya.Ali@lbbd.gov.uk by Monday 25 November 2024, 5pm.

How to apply

Applications are currently open for 2025. 

Please note there are two application routes for 4 positions:

1. Route for Barking & Dagenham Residents:

We welcome residents and employees who are passionate about making our borough a better place to live to apply via our local route:  https://lga.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/416-Local-Recruitment-for-Impact-The-Local-Government-Graduate-Programme-London-Borough-of-Barking-and-Dagenham/en-GB         

2. Route for those living outside of Barking & Dagenham: 

Information on the Local Government scheme is available at: https://www.local.gov.uk/our-support/councillor-and-officer-development/impact-local-government-graduate-programme     NGDP page.