Graduate Trainee

Starting Salary: £36,153, increasing to £36,693 p.a. in the second year of the scheme Contract: Fixed term (2 years) Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time Starting Salary: £36,153, increasing to £36,693 p.a. in the second year of the scheme Contract: Fixed term (2 years) Hours of work: 36 hours per week Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time Brent Council’s local graduate scheme- If you have ever considered working for your local council, now is the time! We participate in Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme, run by the Local Government Association (LGA). Impact is a two-year national management trainee programme for graduates with the potential to become senior leaders in local government. Our 2026 recruitment campaign offers people who live in Brent, or have a qualifying local connection, the opportunity to apply for Cohort 29, starting in autumn 2027. Brent is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country, with communities, ideas and experiences from across the world helping to shape who we are. Working here means joining a council that is focused on fairness, open to new thinking and committed to improving life for local people. Our values shape how we work and what people can expect from us. We collaborate proactively, lead inclusively, embrace change, are bold and curious, and celebrate and share our success. For people who care about public service and want their work to matter, Brent offers the chance to make a meaningful difference. During the two-year programme, you’ll complete at least three placements, contributing to projects that address local challenges while developing your leadership and management skills. You’ll also benefit from a fully funded learning programme leading to a Chartered Management Institute qualification. Benefits of Brent Council’s local scheme Based at Brent Civic Centre, you’ll be under a 10-minute walk from Wembley Park station and around 20 minutes from Wembley Central station, with good public transport connections across the borough and beyond. You will also benefit from: Support throughout the application process: Local applicants will have the opportunity to receive support from existing Brent graduates An additional year: Graduates who successfully complete the programme may be eligible for a further one-year fixed-term contract, subject to organisational needs Live and work in a diverse area you are familiar with: The local scheme offers an opportunity to make a positive impact in your borough and gain experience in a dynamic, socially responsible council Exposure to senior leaders: All graduates are assigned a senior mentor who is a Director from the Senior Management Team A strong support network: Graduates are paired with an existing graduate as a buddy and receive regular feedback and one-to-one meetings with the graduate scheme’s placement coordinator. A strong peer network provides support throughout the scheme and beyond. Take a closer look at life as a Brent graduate: Visit our Graduates page and watch our short video to explore the programme and hear from our trainees Join an online insight session to learn more and ask your questions – dates will be confirmed soon. Follow Brent Council on LinkedIn for session dates and registration details. Essential requirements Applicants must meet at least one of the following programme criteria: Have obtained a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in any subject by August 2027 Have the right to work in the UK for the duration of the two-year programme. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas. For more information on eligibility and right-to-work requirements, please visit the Impact website. You can apply regardless of when you graduated To be eligible for Brent’s local scheme, you must also meet one of the following criteria: Currently live in Brent and have lived in the borough for at least two years Have studied at a secondary school or further e