LGtalent.com launches

Attracting fresh and diverse talent efficiently and affordably while promoting the local government sector as a great place to work is the aim of LGtalent.com, a new portal just launched for the IDeAís online talent management services.

Developed by top web-based talent management technology providers, JGP (publishers of Jobsgopublic.com), and managed by the IDeA, the portal provides a comprehensive guide to all you need to know about working in local government.

Services include access to thousands of local government job vacancies as well as information on the diverse roles on offer, a graduate talent pool for local employers to access and links into the national graduate development programme.

Martin Horton, Director of Services North and Midlands, IDeA, said: LGtalent.com provides a cost effective, candidate friendly service and a coordinated, holistic approach to addressing sector skills shortages. By creating a strong collective brand we can promote local government as an employer of choice and attract and retain talent by, among other things, clearly defining potential career paths within the sector.

The main challenges in todayís tough recruitment market that LGtalent.com will help to combat are: -

ï Attracting a diverse workforce by using new channels to reach young, BME and disabled people who are all currently under represented

ï Efficiency by streamlining the recruitment process to reduce cost and time per hire and improving service delivery

ï Improving sector reputation by creating a strong collective brand to attract talent from outside the sector

ï Attracting and retaining talent through a first class recruitment experience and the creation of talent pools of good, yet currently unsuccessful, candidates

ï Delivering on the Governmentís e-efficiency agenda through e-recruitment

Some of the benefits for potential employees include access to more than 1500 UK local government jobs weekly, information on more than 200 local government careers, advice on the recruitment process plus easy to use searches and online applications. For graduates wanting to join the talent pool it also provides a unique opportunity to promote their skills and experience.

For potential employers the chance to access an easy to use database of potential candidates, vacancies viewed by 100,000 jobseekers monthly, at a fraction of the cost and time of traditional recruitment processes and a strong collective brand.

JGPís founder Richard Tyrie said: By working collaboratively local councils can direct vital resources into attracting and retaining talent and collectively building the reputation of local government as the number one career choice.