🏢 Local Government

What is local government?

Local government includes councils, housing associations and social care employers. They run local services such as education, social care, housing, planning, waste and libraries. Many staff are on NJC or similar national pay spines.

Is it a rewarding career?

Lots of people value making a difference in their local area. You get structured pay, often good leave and pensions, and a variety of roles. Budget pressures can mean tight teams; resilience and flexibility help.

What kind of work do you do?

You could be in social work, housing, planning, revenues, libraries, HR or many other services. Pick an organisation above to see roles and use the calculators for pay progression, part-time impact, allowances and career breaks.