Blog Archives

LOTI guide to digital, data, technology and innovation apprenticeships

1 April 2026

This guide provides advice on how councils can use apprenticeships to develop their digital talent pipeline.

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Guide to better recruitment

1 April 2026

Guide outlining measures councils can take to successfully recruit for hard-to-fill roles, particularly in the fields of digital, data, technology and innovation.

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A day in the life as…a Data Scientist

24 March 2026

Sean Pedrick-Case shares what it is like to work as a Data Scientist at the London Borough of Lambeth. 

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How to be a STAR at your local government interview

2 March 2026

Alison from the LOTI team shares top tips on how to ace a local government interview.

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What to expect when applying to work in local government

20 February 2026

In this blog, Alison from the LOTI teams highlights what you can expect as part of the local government job application and top tips for each phase.

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A day in the life as… a Senior Product Manager

28 January 2026

Rabiya Asif shares what it is like to work as a Senior Product Manager in Westminster City Council.

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A day in the life as…an Innovation Manager

28 January 2026

Dwain Nicely shares what it is like to work as an Innovation Manager in Barking and Dagenham Council. 

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The future of local government digital leadership

20 May 2025

Eddie Copeland reflects on what DSIT’s Digital Blueprint might mean for digital leadership in local government.

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How to find and hire a solution architect for your council

22 April 2024

A guide to understanding the role, skills, and value of solution architects, and how to overcome the challenges of hiring them in the public sector.

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