Location: Hybrid or home based

Fixed term for 6 months (open to internal candidates)

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

We are looking for a Regional Adviser to work across the West Midlands. This is a great opportunity for someone keen to be at the heart of the LGA’s improvement activity, working closely with councils. Candidates will be passionate and knowledgeable about local government and want to be personally involved in supporting improvement in councils at a time of significant change, challenge and opportunity in the sector.

Working closely with the Principal Adviser and other regional colleagues, as Regional Adviser you will act as a key interface between the LGA and local authorities. You will need to be on the front foot, developing and maintaining relationships, partnerships and networks across the regions, and supporting the design and delivery of practical improvement support in councils.

About you

A broad understanding of local government and its challenges especially in the West Midlands region and of public service reform.
Experience of managing a complex workload, preparing plans and meeting
deadlines and milestones.
Experience of successfully delivering multi-stage projects according to original objectives.
Experience of using project management approaches and principles across multiple projects
Experience of a range of software packages including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and the internet.
Experience of researching and analysing data, policy and performance information from a range of sources and of compiling clear, comprehensive papers.
Experience of organising meetings/ events.
Experience of public speaking and/or giving presentations.
You will be able to hit the ground running, using your abilities and experience to effectively manage and maintain relationships with individual local authorities, networks and groupings of authorities and to ensure effective delivery of projects and programmes to support sector-led improvement
The job will involve attending events and other meetings across the UK and outside normal office hours. A flexible attitude to working hours and working away from the office and/or home is essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support councils and to make a lasting impact on the future of local government.

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.

Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to accurately summarise and convey complex information and influence others.
Ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data and draw out themes/ key issues
Political sensitivity, with the ability to exercise discretion, judgement and confidentiality when dealing with politicians and officers at every level, and to demonstrate political neutrality at all times.
Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with members, other clients and colleagues with courtesy, tact and sensitivity.
A demonstrable commitment to customer care.
Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy
Excellent IT skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability quickly to learn new packages as required.
Ability to work as part of a team and to support others.
Flexible approach to work, with a keenness to adapt to meet changing work requirements
A positive, “can do” attitude and ability to take the initiative

Regional Adviser - West Midlands - Job Description

Closing Date: 5pm, 15 October 2025

Interview Date: 24th October, interviews will be virtual or in-person

Please contact helen.murray@local.gov.uk / 07884 312235 (Principal Adviser for the West Midlands) for an informal chat in the first instance after 13th October or James Millington james.millington@local.gov.uk / 07787 224070 before 13th October.

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.

Regional Adviser - West Midlands

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