1. JULIAN STRONG Manager of the Leader’s Office London Borough of Havering

2. Introduction University of Bristol Politics Graduate 2005 Joined NGDP Scheme at Havering Council in 2006 Placements in Finance, Communications & Democratic Services Appointed Manager of the Leader’s Office in 2008

3. The London Borough of Havering Population: Approx 240,000 43 square miles Established 1965 by the Local Government Act One of 32 London Boroughs ‘Unitary’ Council

4. CLLP Visit 12/11/10 Councillor Michael White - Leader of the Council

5. Sector Changes Rationalisation Statutory Services Professions Graduate Scheme Workforce demographics

6. Graduate Employment Opportunities National NGDP Scheme Local Authority Graduate Programmes Post-NGDP graduate retention Employment Opportunity Growth Areas

7. Improving Candidate Employability Post-graduate Education Internships Volunteering International Experience / Foreign Language Skills CVs Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn) Flexibility Core skills (Numeracy and ICT) Interview practice