Graduates sought for council roles

Abdul Jabbar

OLDHAM Council is on the lookout for two graduates with a passion for working in public services.

The National Graduate Development Programme provides a fantastic development opportunity for graduates, offering work placements that will equip them with skills to help launch a career in public services.

And Oldham Council has partnered with the scheme to offer opportunities for two graduates to develop a career working to improve our town.

As well as providing full-time employment, the scheme offers successful applicants an accredited learning and development programme and access to mentors as well as a national network of current trainees and alumni.

Councillor Abdul Jabbar, deputy leader of Oldham Council, said: "We're always keen to offer opportunities to graduates in Oldham and the National Graduate Development Programme is a great way of doing so.

"We're offering applicants the opportunity to develop a career in public service, learn from our team and make a difference to the town."

Councillor Jabbar added: "I'm hoping for plenty of local applicants and I would encourage people to help spread the word to potential candidates."

Applicants are asked to choose their top three placement opportunities offered by participating local authorities at the end of a comprehensive selection process.

If you know someone who fits the bill, visit the National Graduate Development Programme website ngdp.org.uk for more details on how to apply.