Career areas

Whether you’re just starting out in your professional journey or you’re considering a career change there are many varied and rewarding career options with us.
Why work in local government?
If you want to make a difference, if you want to be part of shaping and improving the lives of people in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute, then there is a role for you at the council. Every day we provide essential services, keep people safe and healthy, and work to help our communities thrive. A local government job means being a fundamental part of the daily lives of the people who live, work and do business here, and in exchange you can expect an excellent work-life balance, generous holiday entitlement and more.
Take a look at the career options available to you
Finance
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From accountants to economic development specialists, payroll support to pension advisors, we need finance professionals at all levels to help with our day to day and strategic financial matters. Take a look at what jobs are available today -
Education
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A large and integral part of our workforce and life in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute are our educators across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, ASN and management roles - find out more about working in Education in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute
Marketing and Communications
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We need professionals in marketing, PR, social media, graphic design and communications to help us effectively communicate all our work with the public and internally. Find out if there is a job for you -
Business
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Solicitors, project managers, strategists, administrators, planners and development professionals are just a few of the business areas that work across all our services. From graduate roles to senior managers take a look -
Planning
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Planners help us decide what should be built where and when and we hire at all levels of experience across 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute -
People management
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With thousands of people working across our area we need human resources professionals as well as organisational development, recruitment and employee relations expertise to support how we work. We hire at all levels of experience for a variety of roles -
Engineering
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We need skilled engineers who work across everything from roads to electrical projects, on large scale developments in towns and sometimes remote locations, with partners in all sectors. Is there an engineering job for you? -
Environment
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Skilled professionals who help us look after our environment range from climate change officers to experts in environmental health, marine conservation, biodiversity as well as waste managers and gardeners. Find a job in this area -
Hospitality and Events
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Weddings, festivals, family fun days, gigs, school meals and internal events, across small islands to our big towns we need catering and event professionals to help us ensure things run smoothly. Is there a job opportunity for you? -
Digital
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A career in digital could mean working with us as a developer, web content editor, database administrator or IT support technician, all essential to providing digital services across the council. Find out if there are any digital jobs available today -
Health and Social Care
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We employ a wide range of social workers, social care and support staff within both the Adults and Children’s and Young People Service areas; working closely with NHS colleagues in the 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp & Bute Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) to assist people in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute to live longer, healthier and independent lives - find out more about working with the Health and Social Care Partnership
Working outside
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For people who prefer to work outside we have a breadth of roles that are based outdoors such as beach cleaners, deckhands, gardeners, school crossing patrollers, refuse workers and street sweepers. Take a look at available opportunities here -
Customer services
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The front facing port of call for many people who live and work in 51³Ô¹ÏÃâ·ÑApp and Bute we need people who are great working in customer service, advisory and support roles to help people in all aspects of their lives. Take a look at what’s available today -