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

£550 - £600 per day
€34.00 - €34.75 per hour
Chester, Cheshire
£80000 - £90000 per annum
Leeds, West Yorkshire
£450 - £500 per day
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
£400 - £500 per day
Negotiable
Negotiable
Lancaster, Lancashire
£48822.00 - £56535.00 per annum
£650 - £680 per day
£650 - £750 per day
£550 - £648 per day
£250 - £300 per day
North East England
£45000.00 - £50000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
£450.00 - £451 per day
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per annum
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per annum
£100000 - £120000 per annum + + Bonus and Benefits Package
£800 - £900 per day + outside IR35 or via PAYE
£550 - £600 per day + via Umbrella Company
£600 - £619 per day
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Negotiable
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Up to £475 per annum
City of London, London
£650 - £700 per day
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£575 - £600 per day
City of London, London
£300 - £350 per day
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Up to £475 per annum
Up to £420 per day + Outside IR35
Darlington, County Durham
£60000.00 - £75000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
£175.00 - £176 per annum
£400 - £450 per day
£400 - £475 per day
Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Negotiable
£40000.00 - £47000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
£22 - £23 per hour
Manchester, Greater Manchester
£75000 - £80000.00 per annum
£500 - £550 per day
Negotiable
Negotiable
Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham
Negotiable
£100000.00 - £140000.00 per annum
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Negotiable
Negotiable
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Negotiable
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Negotiable
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Negotiable
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Negotiable
Negotiable
£400 - £450 per day
£240 - £260 per day
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
£65000 - £70000 per annum
Up to £500 per day
£250.00 - £300.00 per annum
Shotts, North Lanarkshire
Negotiable
Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
Up to £75000.00 per annum
£350 - £400 per day
Negotiable
Luton, Bedfordshire
Up to £520 per day
£600 - £625 per day
Negotiable
£700 - £765 per day
Up to £525 per day
£500 - £600 per day
£50000 - £55000.00 per annum
£95000 - £115000 per annum
Reading, Berkshire
£500 - £650 per day
£350 - £400 per day
Negotiable
£243.25 - £244.25 per day
Darlington, County Durham
£60000.00 - £75000.00 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Reading, Berkshire
£400 - £500 per day
City of London, London
Up to £85000.00 per annum
£60000.00 - £90000.00 per annum + Bonus, Shares, Pension
£60000.00 - £90000.00 per annum + Bonus, Shares, Pension
£400 - £425 per day
Burgess Hill, West Sussex
Negotiable
Negotiable
£400.00 - £425.00 per day
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Negotiable
£40000.00 - £47000.00 per annum + excellent benefits
£70000 - £75000 per annum
£105000.00 - £125000.00 per annum
£350 - £425 per day
£800 - £900 per day
Leeds, West Yorkshire
Negotiable
£400 - £425 per day
Leeds, West Yorkshire
£450 - £550 per day
Derby, Derbyshire
Up to £55000.00 per annum

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