Transformation and Improvement Graduate

The Role

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This is a pivotal time for Warrington Borough Council. We are building a new Transformation and Improvement Team to help make big improvements. The Transformation and Improvement Graduate roles offer a unique opportunity to play an active part in this work, contributing to high impact projects while developing the skills and experience needed for a career in public service leadership.

As a Graduate within the Transformation and Improvement Team, you will support work on a number of complex projects that support improvement, performance, policy, and organisational change. You will take on real responsibility, carrying out research, developing solutions, and working with senior officers, elected members, and partners.

You will be supported to develop professionally through mentoring, networking, and exposure to a wide range of strategic issues facing local government. The role is designed to stretch and challenge you, building your confidence and capability while allowing you to make a genuine contribution to the council’s recovery and future sustainability.

If you are ambitious, adaptable, and motivated by making a positive difference, this graduate programme offers a rare opportunity to develop your career while helping shape the future of Warrington at a defining moment in its journey.

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible working

Informal conversation

If you’d like to have an informal chat about the role, please reach out to the Executive Director for Transformation and Improvement.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please download and complete the application form. Completed applications should be returned by email to the WBC Recruitment Team.

Key dates and further information

The closing date for applications is 15 May 2026.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer.

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Sponsorship is not available for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for appointment.