120 Local Government jobs in the United Kingdom

Summary

Alvarium Talent is partnering with a highly agile, independent consultancy and certified B Corp, recognized every year since 2020 by the Financial Times as one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultancies. Renowned for the trust they build with clients and partners, this consultancy works closely with the public sector to create better places for the people who live, work, and learn in them.

They work in partnership with the public sector to make places better for the people that live, work, and learn in them. Housing and regeneration are a major focus of this work, supporting clients to deliver new homes, improve placemaking, and support communities.

Integrity, inclusivity, social and environmental awareness are at the heart of what they do, and they collaborate with their clients to deliver sustainable change, meaningful impact, and better outcomes.

Our client works across Local & Central Government, Housing & Development, Education, Health & Social Care and Blue Light Services.

Their services in these sectors typically take the shape of:

• Placemaking & Regeneration
• Finance & Assets
• Procurement & Partnerships
• Strategy & Transformation
• People & Change
• Customer, Digital & Technology
• Business Cases

About You

If you are values-driven, ambitious, and passionate about public sector impact, you’ll thrive here.

Our client hire the person first, experience second, shaping the role around the individual. They recognise that every candidate’s experiences and background will be different and value a broad, diverse range of perspectives.

You may have:

• Three to five years (or more) of experience in property, regeneration, housing, or development services
• A professional background in property, urban planning, development, real estate, or regeneration, ideally with experience working for or alongside local government
• MRCIS or RTPI qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• Proven experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously, including monitoring timelines, budgets, and key risks
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in writing feasibility studies and business cases
• Competence in conducting and reviewing development appraisals
• Strong ability to engage effectively with clients, teams, and stakeholders, either in a leadership role or as part of a collaborative team
• Capacity to work independently, self-manage time and resources, and take initiative
• Experience supporting business development activities, including preparing proposals, creating case studies, and contributing to marketing materials
• A demonstrable commitment to enhancing public sector and local government services

The Role

We are looking for candidates interested in helping design and deliver services that support local government in:

• Developing places and securing future housing through strategic decision-making, option appraisals, feasibility studies, robust business cases, and accessing regional or government funding; as well as targeted projects such as high street revitalization
• Delivering effective planning, development management, development viability, programme management, and project management
• Establishing real or virtual funds to drive economic growth, recovery, and other strategic objectives
• Generating sustainable long-term income or one-off receipts through optimized use of assets
• Identifying opportunities and evaluating options to drive regeneration, housing development, and growth ambitions
• Securing delivery expertise through complex, high-value procurement exercises
• Developing strategic approaches to securing investment through the creation of trading companies, joint ventures, and partnerships

Candidates are not expected to have experience in all of these areas. In fact, the consultancy values focused expertise with strong evidence of success in some key areas over broad but shallow experience.

Additional Details

The office is located in London Bridge, with a hybrid working model that offers flexibility to work from home or the office, as well as travel to client sites when required.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available. The consultancy is an inclusive employer and will provide adjustments to support applications where needed, including alternative formats or accessibility accommodations. They also participate in the Disability Confident Scheme.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave +

Project Managers to Associate Directors | Local Government construction projects

Yorkshire (hybrid)

Competitive salary + car allowance & excellent benefits package

Full-time | Permanent

Are you looking to play a key role in delivering impactful, community-focused projects that shape the future of local areas across Yorkshire? Our client, a globally respected and independent real estate and infrastructure consultancy, is seeking experienced Project Managers through to Associate Directors to join their growing Yorkshire-based team.

With a strong presence throughout the UK and several offices in Yorkshire, our client has seen consistent growth, securing major national programmes supported by significant investment. These projects are not only vital to regional infrastructure and regeneration, they also offer truly career-defining opportunities.

Renowned for delivering innovative, client-centred solutions across real estate, infrastructure and natural resources, the company has become a trusted advisor to a wide range of public and private sector clients. In particular, their work with local authorities continues to support critical developments in urban regeneration, civic buildings, transport infrastructure, and social value delivery.

Their mission is to achieve better outcomes for clients and communities alike, while supporting personal growth, professional development, and social and environmental responsibility. With a collaborative culture and strong investment in their people, this is an ideal place to grow your career in a meaningful direction.

The role

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced project management professionals to lead and deliver a variety of high-profile local government and public sector projects across Yorkshire and the surrounding regions.

Key responsibilities include;

• Taking full responsibility for project delivery across a portfolio of local authority-led schemes
• Ensuring best-in-class service through effective communication, planning and governance
• Driving project performance in areas such as quality, health & safety, risk and commercial delivery
• Leading and mentoring a team of Project Managers, contributing to their development (depending on level)
• Building and nurturing relationships with public sector clients, stakeholders and delivery partners
• Helping shape and grow the local government project portfolio within the region

About you

You will be a proven project management professional with a background in consultancy, client-side or development environments. You’ll be proactive, commercially aware, and have a strong understanding of how to deliver results in partnership with local government and public sector clients.

Essential skills and experience;

• Degree in a construction-related discipline (or equivalent professional experience)
• Strong track record of delivering projects for local authorities or other public sector bodies
• Experience of working within governance and procurement frameworks typical to public sector schemes
• Excellent organisational skills, commercial insight and a client-focused mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting and reporting

What’s on offer

Our client is dedicated to supporting your career and wellbeing. They champion a healthy, inclusive and flexible working environment that supports both professional success and a positive work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer, they welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include;

• Competitive salary + car allowance & annual bonus
• Clear pathways for progression
• Flexible and hybrid working options
• Substantial investment in training, CPD and leadership development
• Collaborative, inclusive team culture
• The chance to work on meaningful local government projects that deliver real community impact

For more information and confidential conversation about the role please apply now by submitting your CV or contact John Tempest at Tempest Jones on