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

£750 - £850 per day
£700 - £800 per day + via Umbrella or PAYE
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£400.00 - £401 per day
£33000.00 - £37000.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits Package
Leeds, West Yorkshire
£275 - £325 per day
Bradford, West Yorkshire
Negotiable
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£100000 - £150000 per annum + Bonus & Benefits Package
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£600 - £650 per day + via Umbrella or PAYE
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
£600 - £650 per day
Reading, Berkshire
£500 - £600 per day
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Derby, Derbyshire
Up to £55000.00 per annum
Birmingham, West Midlands
Negotiable
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
£35.00 - £40.00 per hour + Outside IR35
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£550.00 - £575 per day
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Derby, Derbyshire
Up to £55000.00 per annum
Bracknell, Berkshire
Up to £650 per day
Birmingham, West Midlands
Up to £65000 per annum
Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
£625 - £650 per day
Leeds, West Yorkshire
£40000 - £62000 per annum
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£600 - £650 per annum
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£600 - £650 per annum
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£90000 - £100000 per annum + 6 Month FTC - Pro Rata
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£35.00 - £36.54 per hour
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£45000.00 - £52000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
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Liverpool, Merseyside
£600 - £800 per day
West Yorkshire
Negotiable
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
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Manchester, Greater Manchester
£450 - £500 per day
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Manchester, Greater Manchester
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Leeds, West Yorkshire
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Belfast, County Antrim
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Dublin
€22.00 - €23.15 per hour
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Birmingham, West Midlands
£400 - £475 per annum
£80000.00 - £100000.00 per annum + Pension, Private Medical etc.
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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
£575.00 - £576 per day
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£575.00 - £576 per day
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£50000 - £60000 per annum + excellent benefits
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£650 - £700 per annum
Negotiable
Edinburgh
£625 - £650 per day
£375 - £400 per day
£55000.00 - £80000.00 per annum + Bonus - 20% + 13.5k PB

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