Sectors

Local Government

Driving digital transformation in Local Government

Our Local Government team have been trusted advisors to local authorities of all sizes across the UK for over 30 years. We combine our extensive experience and market knowledge to place hard-to-find technical and professional talent that aligns with the unique needs of local government. Taking a consultative approach, we ensure a deep understanding of your strategic priorities, allowing us to develop bespoke recruitment solutions to fulfil them.

What sets up aparts?

Partnerships
Partnerships

We're committed to long-term, strong partnerships, spanning many decades.

Deep expertise
Deep expertise

Our dedicated Local Government team really understand the challenges an opportunities facing Local Government.

Networks
Networks

Our unrivalled access to the best talent who trust us with their careers ensures you make the best hires. 

Frameworks
Frameworks

Our presence on all major frameworks makes working with us easy.  

Insights
Insights

Our leading market insights and research on future trends across the Public Sector helps you make more informed decisions.

Trusted talent partners to Local Authorities

Our Local Government team focus on building lasting partnerships and providing tailored recruitment solutions. Our understanding of local dynamics enables us to deliver agile talent for governance, policy shaping, and cost-effective service delivery, helping local authorities achieve their strategic objectives.

Get in touch

If you're looking to secure your next role or make your next best hire, we'd love to help. Get in touch to speak with one of our consultants today.

"We partnered with Harvey Nash to provide IT recruitment support across a number of positions within our IT and Digital Transformation team. We were facing a number of challenges in our recruitment which Harvey Nash helped us overcome such as attracting local candidates in the area and improving our recruitment processes. I’d highly recommend working with Harvey Nash and look forward to continue working with them."

Michael Ahern - Head of IT at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Clients we work with

We are delighted to provide bespoke talent solutions across local government. Here’s some examples of the local authorities we’re currently working with: 

Get in touch

If you're looking to secure your next role or make your next best hire, we'd love to help. Get in touch to speak with one of our consultants today.

Latest Jobs

City of London, London
Up to £85000.00 per annum
Negotiable
Up to £648 per day
£60000.00 - £90000.00 per annum + Bonus, Shares, Pension
£60000.00 - £90000.00 per annum + Bonus, Shares, Pension
Negotiable
£450 - £500 per day
£400 - £425 per day
£500 - £550 per day
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Negotiable
Negotiable
£400.00 - £425.00 per day
£500 - £600 per day + via Umbrella Company
£300 - £325 per day
Yorkshire and the Humber
Negotiable
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Negotiable
£40000.00 - £47000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
£70000 - £75000 per annum
Outside IR35
£105000.00 - £125000.00 per annum
£350 - £425 per day
£500 - £625 per day
£800 - £900 per day
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Negotiable
£400 - £425 per day
Up to £250 per day
£500 - £625 per day
Reading, Berkshire
£550 - £600 per day
€500 - €600 per day
£90000.00 - £120000.00 per annum
Leeds, West Yorkshire
£450 - £550 per day
£425 - £450 per day
Derby, Derbyshire
Up to £55000.00 per annum
Reading, Berkshire
£400 - £491 per day
£550 - £625 per day
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£75000.00 - £85000.00 per annum + Benefits Package
Edinburgh
Up to £350 per day
£35000 - £40000 per annum
£55000.00 - £90000.00 per annum + Bonus, Shares, Pension
£55000.00 - £90000.00 per annum + Bonus, Shares, Pension
£400 - £420 per day
Negotiable
West Yorkshire
£600 - £700 per day + Outside IR35
Reading, Berkshire
£91 - £400 per day
£350 - £400 per day
£65000 - £77500.00 per annum
City of London, London
£85000 - £105000 per annum
City of London, London
£65000 - £77500.00 per annum
£650 - £700 per day
Negotiable
£400 - £450 per day
£75000.00 - £85000.00 per annum
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£70000.00 - £90000.00 per annum
City of London, London
Negotiable
Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
Negotiable
£40000 - £45000 per annum
Morpeth, Northumberland
Negotiable
£100000.00 - £120000.00 per annum
£100000 - £130000 per annum
£550 - £650 per day + Via Umbrella or PAYE
£400 - £450 per day
£40000.00 - £45000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
£100000 - £130000 per annum
£575 - £600 per day + Inside IR35
Birmingham, West Midlands
Up to £45000.00 per annum
£700 - £765 per day
£110000.00 - £130000.00 per annum
£400 - £450 per day
Lancaster, Lancashire
£39906 - £46049 per annum + Benefits Package
Up to £0.00 per annum
£400 - £450 per day
Lancaster, Lancashire
£39906 - £46049 per annum + Benefits Package
£550 - £648 per day
City of London, London
Up to £90000.00 per annum
£60000.00 - £65000 per annum
£60000.00 - £65000 per annum
£600 - £640 per annum
£400 - £450 per day
Reading, Berkshire
£550 - £648 per day
£650 - £700 per day
£150000.00 - £170000.00 per annum
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Negotiable

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