Graduate Officer - Rotational Development Programme

Fixed term for 2 years from start date

Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority and proud to have been named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.

Knowsley Council’s Rotational Graduate Programme provides the opportunity for a journey of professional growth and public service.

• Are you a recent graduate who is passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community?
• Do you want to build a career in local government?
• Are you keen to get a range of experience across different services working alongside dedicated professionals?

If so, we would like to hear from you.

The role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for FIVE recently qualified graduates to join Knowsley Council to support the development of high impact work programmes to make a difference to residents and communities.

Knowsley Council has five key departments, and during the two-year programme you will participate in three eight-month placements across three of the five services.  This rotation programme will give you an extensive overview of local government and the opportunity to develop a range of occupational skills and knowledge through involvement with key services on a variety of projects including collaboration and partnership working. (See breakdown of participating departments for additional context).

Through involvement in the design, delivery and evaluation of a range of projects and programmes you will have a desire to improve the support we provide to our Knowsley residents and also participate in a range of engagement activities across the Council workforce.

Across all placements, you will use relevant research and council systems to produce and analyse key data, reports and management information; using this to help inform strategic and operational planning, decision making and supporting the delivery of priorities across the Council.

You will work as part of a team to look at new and improved ways of working and help to develop sustainable solutions to complex challenges. You’ll develop essential skills and knowledge on the job as well as a structured programme of development, mentorship, networking and peer support, master classes and the opportunity for a work based qualification. This combination of inputs and your own desire for success will equip you with the ability to contribute to enhancing the lives of Knowsley residents through efficient delivery of our services.

If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to take on new challenges, Knowsley Council is the place to start your rewarding career. Apply now and be part of a team committed to creating a brighter future for all. 

At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working.  For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.

We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.

At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact Natalie Masterson OD Specialist on 0151 443 2830 

If you are interested in this vacancy, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.

Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.

Interviews to be held 17 and 18 December 2024