A city that works for everyone

Shape the future of Gloucester

Join a dynamic local authority where your work directly improves the lives of over 130,000 residents. We offer flexible working, an excellent pension and genuine opportunities to make a difference in one of England's most historic cities.

Why work for Gloucester City Council?

We are a dynamic local authority providing essential services to the people of Gloucester. Our city is diverse, with communities known for coming together in both times of need and times of celebration. When you join us, you play a direct role in making this city better for everyone who lives, works and visits here.

Based at the Eastgate Centre — a modern, open-plan office with a living green wall in the heart of the city — you will enjoy a collaborative working environment with no set desks, a laptop from day one and the freedom to choose where, how and when you work.

250+ Employees
3.5m+ Annual visitors to the city
25 Days annual leave to start
7 Employee networks

Our values

Our five values shape everything we do — from how we serve the public to how we recruit, develop and support our people.

We deliver value in a green and sustainable way

We take ownership of delivering great public services efficiently, while reducing our environmental footprint and working towards the city's Net Zero goals.

We work together to make residents' lives better

We build strong, positive relationships with residents, colleagues and partners, working openly and transparently to deliver high-quality services that genuinely improve people's lives.

We are innovative and forward-thinking

We embrace new ideas and actively seek better ways of working. By being curious and creative, we continuously improve services and prepare the organisation for the future.

We are passionate about the city

We are proud to work for Gloucester and deeply committed to its communities, its history and its future. That pride drives the quality and care we bring to everything we do.

We treat all people with fairness, compassion and respect

We believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and consideration. We champion inclusion, celebrate diversity and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Committed to equality and inclusion

We recognise the positive value of equality and diversity and pride ourselves on growing a high-performing workforce that is diverse, skilled and talented, and that represents the community it serves. We are a Disability Confident employer and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace.

Equality & Diversity