Each day an army of people throughout the UK go to work for their local council in rewarding roles shaping the places we call home. The jobs – no matter the level – are rarely easy yet so often they are rewarding, inspirational and leave a tangible legacy.

Despite that, councils are struggling both to attract new candidates and to keep hold of our most experienced staff. A combination of Brexit and the pandemic has increased competition with the private sector and local government finds itself falling short all too often in the battle for talent.