Graduate - Safer Communities and Resilience

Job description

Terms and Conditions

37 hours, Full Time

Interview Date

April 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council’s graduate program is an excellent opportunity for committed graduates to make a positive impact in supporting our residents and shaping the future of our Council. Our two-year Graduate Development Programme is dynamic and collaborative. You can expect to work with various groups and teams, from consulting with local residents to partnering with other organisations. We value the contributions our graduates make and believe that with the right development, they can become the leaders of the future, continuing to provide the best services for our residents. During your time with us, you will receive ongoing support and development while working on projects and meeting key stakeholders.

Why choose Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council?

Here at Blackburn with Darwen, our core values and behaviours are Trust, Respect, Ambition, Collaboration, and Kindness, better known as TRACK! By embedding these values, our employees are proud to be BwD. Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce that reflects our local demographics. Working for Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council comes with several benefits and rewards, including additional annual leave, hybrid and flexible working, a wellbeing network, a fantastic pension scheme, and more, all while studying for a relevant qualification. Discussions will be held with candidates to agree on the right qualification depending on their current skill set.

About this role

Join us in a vital role dedicated to making our communities safer, stronger, and more resilient in the face of evolving challenges affecting local residents. You’ll play an active part in supporting key initiatives, ranging from training with the Lancashire Resilience Forum and monitoring community tensions, to contributing to national priorities such as the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and work to protect children from abuse, while developing into a valued member of a multi-disciplinary service. Working collaboratively with teams across Community Safety, Social Cohesion, Health and Safety, Emergency Planning and Events, you’ll help design and deliver strategies in partnership with community groups, faith organisations, statutory bodies and other agencies. This unique opportunity offers the chance to engage with a diverse network of stakeholders, all committed to building healthier, happier, and safer communities.