Applying to join us
Thank you for your interest in working for Test Valley. It is our people that make the council a brilliant place to work. We are a friendly and ambitious organisation which values inclusive thinking and ways of working, and understand it is the variety of perspectives and experiences our people bring which enriches our work environment. We positively encourage applications from people from the broadest range of diversity groups and backgrounds.
Our recruitment process is designed to be fair and open, creating equal opportunities at all times. We look to appoint people who embrace our values and have the skills, attitude and behaviours to successfully contribute to the delivery of key council outcomes and in doing so improve the quality of life for our local communities.
We understand that you may hesitate to submit an application if you consider you don’t meet all of the criteria on the person specification. If you’re enthusiastic about joining us and possess the majority of the skills and experience, we encourage you to proceed with an application.
This guide has been developed to assist you through the application process. If you would benefit from any assistance including applying in another format, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the HR team at: jobs@testvalley.gov.uk
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Last Updated: 15 January 2026