Fixed term contract/secondment for twelve months initially subject to a six-month probationary period contingent on commercial success. This appointment is expected to lead to a permanent role that will be funded from new income generated through commercial activities

Location: Westminster or home-based will be considered

Type: Part-time initially (0.5 FTE), expected to become full-time following completion of the initial term.

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

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting innovative income-generating projects within local government? We are looking for a Programme Support Officer to join our Business Development Team and help deliver commercial initiatives that support councils and strengthen the LGA’s financial sustainability.

In this role, you will provide essential administrative and programme support, helping to develop and coordinate income-generating projects, maintain accurate records, and assist in the preparation of reports, commercial bids, and marketing materials. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure the smooth delivery of commercial activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful work of local government in a dynamic, commercially focused environment.

About You

You are a proactive and organised individual with a keen eye for detail and a “can do” attitude. You enjoy working in a fast-paced target-driven commercial environment and are confident managing multiple tasks and deadlines. You are comfortable using Microsoft Office tools and have experience supporting projects or programmes, ideally in a commercial and public sector setting.

You bring valuable experience in supporting income-generating projects, along with strong organisational and administrative skills within a commercial environment. You're proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook – and quick to learn new software packages. Your excellent written and verbal communication skills complement your collaborative and flexible approach to teamwork. Additionally, you have a solid understanding of how local government operates.

Please refer to the Job description for full requirements of this role.

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

If you would like to be considered for the role, please complete the online form and include a supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria for the role before the closing date.

We are specifically assessing candidates against the following criteria:

Proven experience supporting income-generating projects, including competitive tenders or grant applications within local government.
Experience providing administrative and programme support in a fast-paced commercial income target-driven environment.
Strong organisational skills with commercial acumen and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and ability to learn new packages quickly.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with robust attention to detail.
A collaborative and flexible approach, with a “can-do” attitude and the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external partners.

Programme Support Officer - Business Development - Job Description

Closing Date: 5pm, 12 October 2025

Interview Date: 22 and 23 October 2025 ( in-person)

We use anonymous recruitment, which is the practice of hiding candidates’ identities. This process involves removing any identifying information from candidates’ applications which includes names.

At the LGA we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our recruitment decisions are based on fair, open competition, with appointment on merit.

The LGA are proud to be awarded a “Disability Confident Leader”. Please contact us via Recruitment@local.gov.uk if you require a reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have.

Our benefits

LGA annual leave entitlement is 29 days, rising to 31 days after three years’ service and to 33 days after five years’ service, plus all UK public holidays (pro rata for fixed term and part time contracts).
Flexible & agile working – office-based staff are required to work in the LGA’s London office two days per week as a minimum, subject to business need and this may vary significantly between different roles and from week to week.
Future development – face-to-face and virtual courses are scheduled in line with developmental goals
The LGA offers 24/7 access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme managed by Health Assured. This service is also available for Dependants.
Family friendly policies

For more of LGA’s benefits and working with us, please view our webpage https://www.local.gov.uk/benefits-and-working-lga

Our values & behaviours

Our Values and Behaviours are there to give us an understanding of who we are as an organisation and who we want to be. They are a framework to help us understand:

how we work with each other
how we work with our members and stakeholders
our expectations for ourselves and each other

Our values are:

Collaboration – We value collaboration, to pursue shared goals by encouraging and utilising diverse perspectives and working with internal and external colleagues across the organisation.

Inclusion – We value inclusion, where everyone feels valued, understood, and supported to contribute meaningfully.

Ambition – We value ambition, reflecting our desire to achieve best possible outcomes for local government, communities, and individuals.

Respect – We value respect, to ensure fairness, recognition, and shared accountability.

Programme Support Officer - Business Development