About Us
Cheltenham is a vibrant and elegant Regency town located on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds. It's renowned for its festivals of literature, music, science and jazz. And of course, it's home to the most prestigious jump racing event of the year, the Cheltenham Festival, culminating in the Gold Cup.
As the most complete Regency town in the UK, Cheltenham is brimming with history as well as award-winning parks and gardens and offers excellent shopping and dining experiences. It's a great place to live and work. It was voted the Best Place to Live in the South West 2020 by the Sunday Times with its education, culture and connectivity highlighted amongst its best attributes.
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Introduction to Cheltenham Borough Council
Welcome to Cheltenham Borough Council and thanks for your interest in the exciting new roles we are recruiting to.
So what’s it like working for Cheltenham Borough Council? Our council impacts everyone who lives in, works in or visits Cheltenham. We’re responsible for everything from keeping our streets clean, maintaining our green space, managing planning and licensing services that help shape what our town looks like and how some businesses like pubs and restaurants operate, through to leading multi-million pound regeneration schemes such as our plans to make Cheltenham the Cyber Capital of the UK. We are known nationally for our track record of innovative and creative work that continuously improves how we deliver services to our residents, communities and businesses.
We also own lots of buildings and assets including 4,500 council houses, an airport, a range of iconic cultural buildings, and not forgetting our stunning parks and gardens. Our partnership working makes us special and we work closely with our key partners like The Cheltenham Trust, Cheltenham Borough Homes, Ubico, Cheltenham BID and Cheltenham Festivals, to name a few. Whatever you do or wherever you go in Cheltenham, Cheltenham Borough Council will be involved somewhere!
That’s why I think Cheltenham Borough Council is a great place to work. We are a fantastic, dedicated and friendly team who are passionate about what we do. We care for each other, our residents and our customers, but overall we are committed to making a positive difference, improving the lives of everyone in Cheltenham. If this sounds like something you want to be involved in then have a look at the great jobs on offer and apply to join our team.
Our Leadership
At Cheltenham Borough Council, our leadership team is a group of dedicated individuals committed to serving our community. With a blend of experience, insight, and work collaboratively together to ensure that the Council meets the needs of our residents in the most effective way possible.
Our leadership is divided into two key areas: political leadership, provided by our elected councillors who represent the voice of the community and shape our strategic direction; and internal leadership, carried out by our dedicated officers who manage the day-to-day operations of the council. Together, we are united in our purpose to make a positive difference in the lives of everyone in Cheltenham.
What we are here to deliver
Our corporate plan 2023 to 2027 sets out our priorities and future ambition for Cheltenham, which will help to ensure that everyone who lives and works here can equally share the benefits of Cheltenham’s successes.
Our People
We want to work with enthusiastic and committed people who share our values and want to make a positive difference to our organisation and to the people of Cheltenham. As part of a Council wide programme in 2021 we looked at how we needed to change and develop as an organisation.
Over 70 staff and stakeholders provided feedback on how we could best organise ourselves to deliver the council's vision and ambitious priorities. From this work, we adopted the following key organisational values:
We take pride in our environment and work together to make Cheltenham a better place for generations to come. The work we do today builds the Cheltenham of tomorrow.
The success of Cheltenham Borough Council is built on the dedication and talent of our people. We celebrate diversity and encourage each individual to bring their unique strengths to our team. Our inclusive and supportive culture ensures that everyone can contribute and thrive.
Our team truly cares about the people and places they serve, fostering a collaborative and compassionate atmosphere where everyone can succeed.