Regional Programme Advisors (OPE)

Location: Home based

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027

Salary: £50,269

About us

The Local Government Association (LGA) is the national membership body for local authorities. We work on behalf of our member councils to strengthen 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 role will be part of the One Public Estate (OPE) programme, which acts as a catalyst for transforming places. Cross-public sector collaboration realises smaller, better, greener, and more efficient public property that drives local growth, unlocks land for homes, reduces inequalities, and improves public services - enabling communities to thrive.

The OPE programme operates in a matrix environment of the LGA with the Office of Government Property (OGP) and the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as key sponsors, so matrix working and political sensitivity is essential.

The position is required to support immediate delivery needs
The organisation is consulting on its operating model
The grade and responsibilities are subject to confirmation
Priority consideration may be given to employees at risk where they have the required qualifications and experience

Job Description

About you

All our roles require experience of a fast-paced working environment servicing multiple stakeholders, a collaborative mindset, and a continuous improvement mentality. Working as a pool of RPAs support the work of our Regional Programme Managers in delivering different aspects of the OPE programme.

You should have strong stakeholder and programme management skills, be comfortable analysing data, producing accurate reports and ideally have a keen understanding of regeneration, property development, asset management and/or related public service delivery area.

If the prospect of working as part of a team, on a well-regarded land and housing programme, with regular exposure to central government departments, strategic authorities and councils excites you, then this role may be for you and will provide you with a valuable career development opportunity.

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:

*Excellent oral and influencing skills, with the ability to give clear advice on procedural issues.

*Excellent team communication skills, able to communicate with others in a clear, honest, and enthusiastic way to build trust; able to consider people’s individual perspectives and the impact of language used.

*Excellent data and analytical skills; proficient using Excel to analyse information.

*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.

*Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet deadlines, and a concern for order and accuracy

Closing Date: 5pm, Friday 19th June 2026

Interview Date: W/C 29th June 2026

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.ukif 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.