Graduate Consultant
Make an impact. Shape better public services. Build a career that matters.
Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in either Westminster or Cardiff office)
Employment type: 2 year fixed-term graduate programme, with opportunities for progression beyond the programme
Weekly hours: 35 hours (full time)
Salary: £27,000 p.a.
About Local Partnerships
Local Partnerships is a joint venture between HM Treasury, the Local Government Association, and the Welsh Government. We help the public sector deliver better services, stronger infrastructure, and sustainable outcomes for communities across the UK.
As a non-political, not-for-profit organisation, our focus is on delivery. Join us and you’ll work on meaningful projects that make a real difference to people’s lives.
The Graduate Programme
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.
We fully fund your APM Project Management qualification to support your professional development.
As a Graduate Consultant, you will:
- 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 using research, AI, data, and analytics to support insight-led work
- Take on increasing responsibility as your confidence grows
About You
We’re looking for individuals who are motivated by purpose and eager to grow.
Essential:
- 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
Desirable:
- 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
- A structured graduate development programme
- 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
Apply now and help shape better public services across the UK.
Your career starts here - make it count.
Process
- Application deadline: 19 April 2026
- Sifting: May 2026
- 1st round interviews: w/b 1 June 2026
- Start date: 1 July 2026
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Make an impact. Shape better public services. Build a career that matters.
Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in either Westminster or Cardiff office)
Employment type: 2 year fixed-term graduate programme, with opportunities for progression beyond the programme
Weekly hours: 35 hours (full time)
Salary: £27,000 p.a.
About Local Partnerships
Local Partnerships is a joint venture between HM Treasury, the Local Government Association, and the Welsh Government. We help the public sector deliver better services, stronger infrastructure, and sustainable outcomes for communities across the UK.
As a non-political, not-for-profit organisation, our focus is on delivery. Join us and you’ll work on meaningful projects that make a real difference to people’s lives.
The Graduate Programme
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.
We fully fund your APM Project Management qualification to support your professional development.
As a Graduate Consultant, you will:
- 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 using research, AI, data, and analytics to support insight-led work
- Take on increasing responsibility as your confidence grows
About You
We’re looking for individuals who are motivated by purpose and eager to grow.
Essential:
- 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
Desirable:
- 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
- A structured graduate development programme
- 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
Apply now and help shape better public services across the UK.
Your career starts here - make it count.
Process
- Application deadline: 19 April 2026
- Sifting: May 2026
- 1st round interviews: w/b 1 June 2026
- Start date: 1 July 2026
