Overview
The City of York Council offers a variety of job opportunities. To view these in full and to apply, visit the jobs website: 2025-10-03
(We are unable to accept C.V.'s.)
About the Council
From our offices in West Offices and Hazel Court, City of York Council serves over 200,000 residents in and around York, with partners. Local communities rely on the statutory services we deliver, and our staff help keep York clean, safe, productive and resilient. A strong council can transform lives, communities and generations.
Working for us is more than a job. A career in Local Government offers opportunities to make a real difference, with a diverse range of roles across the Council.
Potential career areas
* Administration
* Customer Services
* Apprenticeships
* Planning
* Transport
* Housing
* Public Realm
* Social Care (Adults and Children’s)
We value staff who are capable, confident and work positively for York. We celebrate both what we do and how we do it. We welcome applications from people at all stages of their career, including from under-represented groups.
As a people-centred organisation, we invest in the talent and wellbeing of our staff through various initiatives, including:
* opportunities to make a difference in residents’ lives and among colleagues
* supportive management to help you thrive and fulfil your potential
* recognition through talent management and staff awards
* support during a rapidly changing environment
* investment in professional and personal development
* a reward package that recognises your contribution
* employer-supported volunteering
Benefits
* flexi-time, term-time working, job sharing and part-time options
* up to 30 days' annual leave plus 5 extra days for foster carers
* access to the local government pension scheme
* salary sacrifice AVCs
* family-friendly policies, e.g. dependant care leave
* hybrid working for many roles
* commitment to staff learning and development
* employee wellbeing scheme and assistance programme
* assistance with travel to work (car loans, cycle scheme, bus/train ticket loans)
* discounts with local retailers
Great people are at the heart of what we do. We seek motivated, resourceful, accountable, honest, skilled, caring and engaged individuals who are passionate about making a difference to residents and visitors to York.
Guaranteed interview scheme for Armed Forces veterans and their spouses
As part of the York Armed Forces Covenant, we offer an interview for veterans of the armed forces and their spouses who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please provide evidence in your application that demonstrates you meet the required level of competence for each element within the skills and knowledge section of the job description, and indicate on the application that you’re applying on this basis.
To see the latest job vacancies with the City of York Council visit the official site: https://jobs.york.gov.uk/
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