About Local Government Jobs

Recruitment

The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is a national organisation that provides a wide range of shared services and professional supports to Ireland's local authorities, including Longford County Council.

The LGMA plays a key role in strengthening and modernising the local government sector by delivering specialist expertise, systems and services that support the effective operation of local authorities nationwide. Through its work, the LGMA helps councils provide high-quality public services while driving innovation, efficiency and continuous improvement across the sector.

As part of its role, the LGMA manages certain recruitment competitions on behalf of local authorities. This includes overseeing national recruitment campaigns and supporting the selection process where required. These arrangements help ensure a fair, transparent and consistent approach to attracting and appointing suitably qualified candidates to public service roles.

Candidates applying for LGMA-managed competitions will generally submit their applications through the designated online recruitment portal and participate in a structured selection process, aligned with public sector recruitment best practice.

Working in partnership with local authorities, the LGMA helps ensure that the local government sector continues to attract skilled professionals who are committed to delivering excellent services and making a positive difference in communities throughout Ireland.

Click here to access the LGMA website