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Senior Adviser

United Kingdom, Westminster 80360.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 15, 2026
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The LGA delivers high quality, highly valued support to councils in their role as employers of more than 1.5 million people. To resource the increasing support required we are expanding our Workforce Team with the following roles. These are key delivery roles within the team, you will be responsible for delivering support to councils and other relevant employers. This often involves working closely with senior officers and elected members in local authorities. You will be expected to contribute to the design and delivery of support in line with the demands of the sector and the requirements of government grants. The position is required to support immediate delivery needs The organisation is consulting on its operating model The grade and responsibilities are subject to confirmation Priority consideration may be given to employees at risk where they have the required qualifications and experience

Job Responsibility

  • Delivering support to councils and other relevant employers
  • Contributing to the design and delivery of support in line with the demands of the sector and the requirements of government grants
  • Supporting immediate delivery needs

Requirements

  • A strong track record in workforce issues
  • Proven experience of guiding organisations through change or transformation
  • Excellent communication skills, the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging messages delivered with authority
  • Political awareness and the ability to build trust and credibility with senior leaders and stakeholders
  • Strong planning, influencing and relationship-building skills
  • You must have the right to work in the UK

Nice to have

  • Experience/knowledge of the local government sector (specifically LGR / employment law for those roles)
  • Experience/knowledge of HR/OD delivery at a senior level
  • Ability to anticipate issues and concerns from the sector and design and deliver solutions
  • Experience/knowledge of a number of tools/models and solutions to support delivery and direct support to authorities
  • Experience in working with civil servants, senior council officers, elected members and trade unions

What we offer

  • LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts)
  • Flexible & agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum
  • Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals
  • The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured
  • Family friendly policies
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