Graduate Consultant Job at Local Government Association (Westminster or Cardiff)

Graduate Consultant

Local Government Association

Location:
United Kingdom , Westminster or Cardiff

Category:
Consulting

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

27000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Graduate Consultant Programme – Start Your Career with Purpose. Make an impact. Shape better public services. Build a career that matters. Our Graduate Programme is designed to help you grow into a confident, capable public sector consultant. You’ll gain hands‑on experience across multiple practice areas, develop essential consulting skills and work alongside experts who are passionate about helping you progress. From day one, you’ll contribute to real client projects—developing strong analytical, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.

Job Responsibility:

Support project teams delivering solutions for public sector clients
Conduct research, analysis and data work
Help prepare reports and presentations for senior stakeholders
Attend meetings and capture actions
Build knowledge of public sector delivery
Use research, AI, data and analytics to support insight‑led work
Take on increasing responsibility as your confidence grows

Requirements:

Degree (or expected degree) in any discipline
Strong analytical and communication skills
A genuine interest in the public sector
Proactive, curious and enthusiastic about learning
Great attention to detail
A collaborative team player

Nice to have:

Interest in areas such as local government, infrastructure, housing, sustainability or regeneration
Experience in a professional environment
Confidence using Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Welsh language skills

What we offer:

Fully funded APM Project Management qualification
Hybrid working & fully expensed business travel
28 days annual leave (rising to 32) + Bank Holidays + your birthday off
Competitive salary, pension and bonus scheme
Private Medical, Healthcare cashback scheme & Employee Assistance Programme

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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