It’s not all office blocks and 9 to 5. Working for your local council can be more interesting than you think. You could manage events or protect trees, maintain our roads or keep parks clean.
Here’s a sneaky peek at the type of jobs available. You can use the pathfinder tool to check live vacancies or register your interest and we’ll message you when something pops up.
Bringing people together takes creativity, passion, and a flair for connection. Whether you're greeting visitors, managing events, or supporting volunteers, these roles put you at the heart of your local area’s culture.
There’s always loads going on in your local city and you could help plan it all. As Events Management Assistant you’ll provide event and admin support to help deliver the citywide events programme and keep everything running smoothly.
It takes a special someone to be the face of an art gallery, museum or visitor centre. You’ll be responsible for greeting and guiding guests, offering information and answering questions. Someone’s day or night will depend on your brilliant people skills.
Tackling big challenges starts with small, impactful actions. From safeguarding ecosystems to driving climate action, these roles empower you to shape a more sustainable future for your local area.
Use your analytical skills to help implement a clean air strategy. As Climate Officer you’ll support the council’s ambition for net zero carbon emissions. It’s an opportunity to work creatively with stakeholders to magnify work on climate action.
Being an ecologist involves highly detailed work, putting local ecological issues under the microscope to support sustainable development. You’ll work in a collaborative team to provide technical insights and guidance on ecological challenges.
From caring for ancient trees to maintaining beautiful green spaces, these roles help nature and communities thrive. Whether you're climbing high as a tree surgeon or tending to local parks, you’ll be creating places people can enjoy for generations to come.
You can really give back to your community as a gardener for your local council. Take pride in delivering all aspects of ground maintenance, including grass cutting, hedge trimming, strimming, leaf blowing and litter picking to keep our areas tidy.
If you have a head for heights becoming a Tree Surgeon offers plenty of room to grow. You’ll be responsible for developing high standards of arboriculture practices across your city, dismantling trees to stringent health and safety requirements.
Working in a cemetery isn't as grim as you think… There's no need to pull an all-nighter as a Cemetery Worker for your local council. You just need to enjoy being part of a team, love being outdoors and be willing to get stuck in.
Building better futures starts with smart decisions today. From designing thriving communities to ensuring safe and sustainable development, these roles give you the chance to make a real difference in how people live, work, and connect.
Life isn’t mapped out for you as a Planning Technician. No two days are the same as you support senior members of the team in technical, administrative and financial tasks. You’ll be working on plans that make a real impact on your local town.
You’ll explore so many different skills in a town planning role. From land use management to infrastructure planning, it’s your job to make our communities thrive. It’ll be your job to create sustainable, beautiful and useful places to be.
Keeping our streets clean and green takes teamwork, dedication, and a hands-on approach. Whether you're helping with recycling or keeping public spaces spotless, these roles make a real difference to the places we call home.
Working in waste can pay as much as a desk job. If you’re the sort of person who prefers to be out and about than stuck in an office you’ll be happy helping your community collect and empty bins, sweeping streets and keeping public space clean.
There are heaps of reasons to become a Recycling Assistant for your local council. Helping members of the public to dispose of waste responsibly is vital for the future of our planet. You’ll meet a wide variety of people in your role and every day will bring fresh challenges.
From potholes to traffic signals, these roles are all about keeping your community connected and moving. Whether you're working on-site or behind the scenes, you'll play a key part in shaping the roads, routes, and networks that everyone relies on.
You won’t stand still as a Traffic Signals Engineer. Working for your local council means you’ll be in charge of the safe operation and maintenance of your city’s busy intersections. It’s a challenging and exciting way to apply your technical skills in the real world.
You’ll never feel stuck in a transport planning role. There’s always a wide variety of projects to oversee, from road transit and freight logistics to cycling and walking schemes. Your job is to keep things moving in an efficient and sustainable way.
There’s nothing humdrum about our highways. As a Trainee Technician you’ll have loads of opportunities to get on site, carry out surveys, make sure schemes meet with Health and Safety regulations, and highlight any issues to your project lead. Not bad for a newbie.
There’s more to working in construction than meets the eye. As a Highway Maintenance Engineer for your local council you’ll be providing technical advice and support on everything from flood management to street lighting.
Supporting people starts with care, commitment, and a desire to make a difference. Whether you're working in social services, supporting families, or engaging with communities, these roles help create a safer, stronger, and more inclusive local area.
