Local Government Association (Impact, formerly NGDP) Impact: Local Government Graduate Programme

Impact: Local Government Graduate Programme – Cohort 29 (2027)

Public sector Graduate scheme Councils across England and Wales 2 years

Key facts

Deadline: Unknown
Opened: Unknown
Programme dates: Autumn 2027
Location: Councils across England and Wales
Pay: Varies by council (Cohort 28 adverts c. £32,597–£38,637)
Places: Unknown
Visa sponsorship: Unknown
Leads to: Unknown

Two-year graduate management programme employed by councils, with at least three placements across services.

Last checked 10 Oct 2026

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Minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree by July 2027 and right to work in the UK (council advert). One Impact application per year. Graduate application dates for Cohort 29 not published (council sign-up deadline 31 March 2027).

Requirements from the employer's published eligibility, checked 10 Oct 2026.

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2025

Cycle	Opened	Closed	Note
2025	Unknown	6 Jan

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