BEING GAY, WORKING HERE
CLARE DOOLEY
Print Room Operative and part-time steward at council events
‘Since coming out in the workplace in 2007 I feel that I can be myself at work. I feel relaxed, confident and possibly more approachable knowing who I am and where my place is, not just in the workplace but also in society.’
QUICK FACTS
WHO WE ARE
A unitary local authority, only 37 minutes from London on the high-speed train. Our 55 elected councillors oversee what we do and how we provide our services to the community.
MORE ABOUT US
We value a diverse and motivated workforce where people are encouraged to be themselves. We offer a welcoming and inclusive workplace, fair and competitive recruitment, and best practice in learning and development. The services we provide are diverse, covering: births, deaths and marriages; education; elections; teaching and schools; highways; housing; leisure; libraries; recycling and waste; social care; and town planning. We have a wide range of career opportunities in these areas and in support functions such as communications, finance, ICT and human resources.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Some of our jobs require specialist skills, knowledge or qualifications. But for many roles, if you have the potential or ability, we can help you develop the knowledge and expertise. A positive, customer-focused approach is very important to us. If you believe in putting the customer at the heart of everything you do and in providing value for money, we want to hear from you.
