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

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
£60000.00 - £65000 per annum
£500 - £550 per day
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£500 - £525 per day
£600 - £650 per day + Umbrella Company
£375 - £430 per day
Up to £0.00 per annum
Dublin
€22.00 - €23.15 per hour
Belfast, County Antrim
£125 - £300 per day
Outside IR35
£100000.00 - £160000.00 per annum
£500 - £550 per day
Birmingham, West Midlands
£400 - £475 per annum
Up to £420 per day + Outside IR35
Up to £75000.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Negotiable
£550 - £650 per day + Umbrella Company
£80000.00 - £100000.00 per annum + Pension, Private Medical etc.
£80000.00 - £120000.00 per annum
£800 - £840 per day + via Umbrella Company
Negotiable
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£70000 - £90000.00 per annum
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per annum
City of London, London
Up to £85000.00 per annum
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Negotiable
Negotiable
£575.00 - £576 per day
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£575.00 - £576 per day
£57000.00 - £72000.00 per annum
£400 - £450 per day
Livingston, West Lothian
Negotiable
Negotiable
£450 - £480 per day
£50000 - £60000 per annum + excellent benefits
Negotiable
Up to £50000.00 per annum
£450 - £475 per day
Negotiable
£500 - £550 per day
Lancaster, Lancashire
£48822.00 - £56535.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package
Lancaster, Lancashire
£48822.00 - £56535.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package
Up to £70000 per annum
£650 - £700 per annum
Negotiable
£450 - £550 per day
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Negotiable
£800 - £840 per day + via Umbrella Company
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Negotiable
Edinburgh
£625 - £650 per day
£375 - £400 per day
£55000.00 - £80000.00 per annum + Bonus - 20% + 13.5k PB
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£32000.00 - £39000.00 per annum
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£39000.00 - £56000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
Leeds, West Yorkshire
£500 - £550 per day
£500 - £600 per day
£500 - £550 per day
Liverpool, Merseyside
£43000.00 - £48000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
£80000.00 - £100000.00 per annum + Pension, Private Medical etc.
£90000 - £100000 per annum + 6 Month FTC - Pro Rata
£75000 - £85000 per annum + Bonus & Benefits Package
Leicester, Leicestershire
£50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum
Leeds, West Yorkshire
£60000.00 - £70000.00 per annum
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£550 - £600 per annum
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£90000 - £100000 per annum
Belfast, County Antrim
£600 - £640 per day
£450 - £500 per day
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£45000.00 - £52000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
Birmingham, West Midlands
Up to £70000 per annum
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£500 - £525 per day
£200 - £260 per day
£480 - £481 per day + Outside IR35
Birmingham, West Midlands
Negotiable
£400 - £500 per day
Chester, Cheshire
£80000 - £90000 per annum
£650 - £750 per day

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