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Are your role profiles a problem?

26 May 2026

Alison from the LOTI Team shares some tips on how to modernise your role profile and attract a wider pool of talent.

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Solving local government issues through collaboration with external digital talent in Tokyo

21 April 2026

GovTechTokyo shares their experience in collaborating with external digital talent on large scale projects such as digitalisation and operational efficiency improvements in local government.

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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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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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Workshop Scenario Techniques

17 March 2026

This deck is a collection of “live-fire” facilitation scenarios and a tailored menu of techniques to help you navigate them.

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Workshop Activity Cards

17 March 2026

A curated collection of workshop activities organised by the goal you’re trying to hit including generating ideas, sorting priorities, building empathy, or mapping out a vision. 

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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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Crafting a winning local government supporting statement

24 November 2025

Applying for a local authority vacancy requires a specific approach. Alison shares four tips on how you can write a winning personal statement.

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10 ways to fail a local government job application

21 October 2025

Alison Bellamy from the LOTI Team, breaks down ten top tips on how to effectively apply for a local government job.

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