Local government officers work for the local council. They work in a department such as education, housing, planning or social work and carry out the decisions made by local councillors. They ensure that council policies are put in place and council services are being delivered well.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting salaries for local government administrators in Scotland might start at around £21,000 to £24,000 depending on the qualifications held. Senior officers can earn up to £40,000 or more. There is usually a good pension scheme.
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You should have:
You need to be able to:
Job vacancies for all councils across Scotland can be found at myjobscotland.gov.uk/.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Tel: 01536 207307
Website:
http://www.managers.org.uk/
Twitter:
@cmi_managers
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/bettermanagers
ICSA: The Governance Institute
Tel: 020 7580 4741
Website:
http://www.icsa.org.uk/
Twitter:
@ICSA_News
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ICSAglobal
Institute of Administrative Management (IAM)
Tel: 01952 797 396
E-mail:
info@instam.org
Website:
http://www.instam.org/
Twitter:
@IAM_1915
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/instam.org
Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM)
Tel: 01543 266867
E-mail:
customer@i-l-m.com
Website:
http://www.i-l-m.com
Twitter:
@ILM_UK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ilmuk1
Instructus Skills
Tel: 01536 738631
E-mail:
info@instructus.org
Website:
https://www.instructus-skills.org
Twitter:
@InstructusSkill
Instructus Skills (formerly Skills CFA) is the UK’s leading cross-sector apprenticeship authority and skills sector body. They ensure that apprentices learn the skills that employers need, from business skills to engineering to e-commerce.