Accessing job opportunities in the public sector - A young person's perspective Cara Prendergast cprendergast@rushcliffe.gov.uk

Who am I? Graduated in 2015 Accepted onto the National Graduate Development Programme (NGDP) as a National Management Trainee (NMT) Employed by Newark and Sherwood, Gedling and Rushcliffe on a 2 year contract Have worked on a heritage project, a website redesign, as a comms officer and within economic growth Gaining an ILM Level 7 qualification

NGDP Two-year graduate development programme for the next generation of leaders and managers in local government. Up to 120 places each year Based in one of over 40 participating councils Starting salary £24,174 (2016) 43% increase in applications since last cohort http://www.local.gov.uk/ national-graduate-development- programme

Why the public sector? To make positive change To be in a position to see that positive change in action For the scale and diversity of experience The opportunity to continue learning and training The opportunity to work flexibly To work in an exciting sector that’s always changing A competitive salary A clear path for advancement

What do young people think ?

And if you decide you do want to work in the public sector? Teach First NHS (HR, General Management, Finance or Health Informatics) Civil Service Fast Stream NGDP (40 participating councils)

How do we make the public sector the number 1 most desirable graduate recruiter? Change perceptions of the sector Create even more attractive roles for graduates Get the message out there Social media LinkedIn University campus visits

Thanks for listening! Get in touch: Cara Prendergast CPrendergast@rushcliffe.gov.uk