About us 

The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to support, promote and improve local government.       We are a politically led, cross-party organisation that works on behalf of councils to ensure local government has a strong, credible voice with national government. We influence and set the political agenda on the issues that matter to councils to help them deliver local solutions to national problems.       We also provide councils with the tools and resources to respond to challenges present and emerging, and support improvement across the sector.  

We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community to this high-profile role. 

About the role  

The Director of Operations requires a blend of strong strategic leadership and extensive and in-depth knowledge of diverse operational areas to inspire and motivate a positive and collaborative workforce. Full details regarding this role can be found in the Application Pack 

Link to job pack and JD 

You must have the right to work in the UK, the LGA are unfortunately unable to offer sponsorship visas. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.  

To apply 

Please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria in the application pack for the role before the closing date.  

To help us anonymise applications efficiently, please ensure your CV meets the following formatting requirements: 

• Please use standard fonts such as Arial, Times New Roman, or Calibri 

• Avoid complex graphics, logos, or images where possible 

• Keep formatting simple – use basic bullet points and standard paragraph formatting 

• Save your CV as a standard PDF file 

• Ensure the file size is under 5MB 

• Avoid unusual page layouts or multi-column designs 

• Use standard text colours (e.g., black, or dark grey) 

CVs that do not meet these guidelines may not be processed correctly by our system. 

Closing Date:        05 January 2026m, 5pm  Interview Date:     08 January 2026, interviews will be virtual or in-person