People in Hull are being encouraged to ‘Make a Difference’ in their communities by embarking on a rewarding career with their local council.
Hull City Council is backing a new campaign called ‘Make a Difference, Work for your Local Council’.
It aims to inspire individuals to explore career opportunities that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of local residents.
Local councils provide essential services that residents rely on every day, including social care for adults and children, planning, environmental health and finance.
Following a successful pilot in the North East, the campaign highlights the wide range of roles available in council services, welcoming people from all backgrounds and skill levels, who are looking to begin a new role in local government.
Produced in collaboration between the Local Government Association (LGA), Solace, Regional Employers Organisations, and councils across the country as part of the LGA’s Sector Support Offer, and funded by the UK Government, the campaign showcases the variety of meaningful and fulfilling opportunities in local government.
With over 9 in 10 councils experiencing recruitment and retention challenges amid growing demand for services, this initiative comes at a crucial time.
It aims to address workforce shortages by attracting new talent into councils, ensuring they can continue to provide the vital services on which communities depend.
The Deputy Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Jackie Dad, said: “We are pleased to support this campaign, which can help us to attract people into the wide range of jobs that councils offer.
“Hull City Council is one of the biggest employers in our area, with over 5-thousand workers.
“We welcome people from all sections of our communities, and recognise that everyone who works for the council has a vital role to play in looking after our city, and the residents who rely on us.”
Anyone interested in discovering how they can contribute to the future of their community by working for their local council can visit the dedicated campaign website www.localcounciljobs.gov.uk
The campaign website includes a postcode search to help job seekers find their ideal role.
With hundreds of jobs in varying roles across the country, there are roles to suit all levels of experience, skills, and ambitions.
Councillor Abi Brown, Chairman of the LGA’s Improvement and Innovation Board, said: “Hundreds of essential services are provided every day by councils and combined authorities to keep our communities running and it is a great way to grow a career.
“From caring for families and protecting children from harm, to ensuring your favourite takeaway or restaurant is safe and keeping our streets clean, there are a wide variety of challenging but equally rewarding roles on offer.
“Working in local government offers unparalleled opportunities to make a real difference in people’s lives and there has never been more important or valued time to join.”
