Local government must shift its focus from agency margins, the 10%, to the workforce systems driving 90% of cost and instability. Sustainable progress depends on temp‑to‑perm pathways, EVP, workforce planning, MSP partnerships, and social value tied to skills. Leaders at every level must act now to reduce dependency, rebuild capacity, and secure a financially sustainable workforce for the future.

Local government recruitment is broken, plagued by high agency spend, fragmented supply chains, and interim-heavy teams. Councils need a strategic partner to track spend, reduce off-contract costs, and support permanent recruitment. While NSPs offer breadth, only values-led MSPs deliver speed, quality, and transformation. Discover why MSPs like OPUS and Reed are reshaping recruitment in local authorities.