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Working at Cheltenham Borough Council

What we do

About Us:

Cheltenham is a vibrant and elegant Regency town located on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds. It's renowned for its festivals of literature, music, science and jazz. And of course, it's home to the most prestigious jump racing event of the year, the Cheltenham Festival, culminating in the Gold Cup.

As the most complete Regency town in the UK, Cheltenham is brimming with history as well as award-winning parks and gardens and offers excellent shopping and dining experiences. It's a great place to live and work. It was voted the Best Place to Live in the Southwest 2020 by the Sunday Times with its education, culture and connectivity highlighted amongst its best attributes.

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council, committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting the town’s cherished qualities.

Why work for us?

Our aim is to be an employer of choice, ensuring fair treatment and a sense of value and respect for all. We strive to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that fosters collaboration and helps employees to achieve their full potential. Our staff care for each other, our residents and our customers, with an overarching mission to make a positive impact, improving the lives of everyone in Cheltenham.

Join us now:

You can search all our latest vacancies here and apply online.

What you'll get

  • FinancialExcellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the LGPS
  • Holiday & travelGenerous holiday entitlement - 26 days rising to 31 days after 5 years
  • Holiday & travelPart-time employees receive a pro rata entitlement of 26 days holiday
  • Working hoursAgile working environment - Aim to provide work from home or Flexitime
  • Learning & developmentComprehensive programme of learning and development
  • Company cultureTwo days paid time off for volunteering
  • ChildcareEnhanced maternity and paternity schemes
  • Deals & discountsFree eye tests (for some posts) and contribution towards glasses cost
  • Corporate social responsibilityCycle to work scheme
  • Health & well-beingAccess to a medical health benefits

Who you'll work with

Diversity and Equality:

As a public body, we know how important it is for us to be able to demonstrate our compliance with the Equality Act 2010. Using our applicant tracking system, we give all applicants an equal, unbiased opportunity to showcase themselves. Job applications are screened anonymously and therefore only reveal personal details when shortlisting for interviews has been completed.

We are a disability-confident employer, committed to removing barriers to employment for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions. As with all our employees, we ensure disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their career aspiration.