The LGA lead a graduate scheme, Pathways to Planning, which equips talented individuals to fast track their career in local government.
As a new graduate programme, Pathways to Planning, will equip talented individuals to fast track their career as a planner in local government. Graduates will work full-time in a local council planning team for a minimum of three years, learning on the job and studying part-time on a fully-funded postgraduate course.
Details
- Graduates will work full time and receive a starting salary of £24,000 – £37,000, depending on location.
- The programme includes a fully-funded MA or MSc in Planning through a part-time master’s course or a Level 7 apprenticeship.
- All Pathways councils will offer a three-year work contract as a minimum.
All councils who take part in the Pathways to Planning programme have agreed to provide varied work experience, mentoring and support to their graduate planners. They will also provide time off work to study and a fully-funded postgraduate qualification in Planning.
We have used real stories of working in Planning to promote the programme and get people excited about a career in Planning.
Further information is available on the LGA Pathways to Planning page.