Location: Home-Based or London, Office Based

*** Fixed term until 31 March 2026 ***

About us

 
Some experience supporting recruitment or administrative processes, with a willingness to learn and develop skills in using applicant tracking systems. Good attention to detail and confidence handling data, including updating records and producing clear summaries or reports. Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, supportive responses to candidates and colleagues. A collaborative approach, with the ability to work well in a team and build positive working relationships across different groups. Well-organised and proactive, able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and support the smooth running of recruitment activities. A clear understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to applying these principles in everyday work. 

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:

Please include an up to six bullet point person specification candidates will use to write their supporting statement.

1. Experience supporting recruitment or administrative processes, with a willingness to learn and develop skills in using applicant tracking systems.

2. Good attention to detail and confidence handling data, including updating records and handling sensitive candidate information.

3. Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, supportive responses to candidates and colleagues.

4. A collaborative approach, with the ability to work well in a team and build positive working relationships across different groups.

5. Well-organised and proactive, able to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and support the smooth running of recruitment activities.

6. A clear understanding of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to applying these principles in everyday work.

Closing Date:        5pm, XXXX Interview Date:     XXXX, interviews will be virtual or in-person

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”.  If you are require  an reasonable adjustment, which is a change to the format or conditions of the recruitment process to accommodate any disability-related needs you may have. Please contact us viarecruitment@local.gov.uk

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.