Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council (BDBC) provides a large range of services for the local community and because of this there are many varied opportunities that arise. The variety and depth of work is huge and covers numerous professional and trade areas.
What kind of jobs are there?
There are a variety of different career options available at Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council – here’s just a taster of what you could do:
- Accountant
- Engineer
- Environmental Health Officer
- Housing Assistant
- IT Technician
- Marketing Officer
- Administrative Assistant
- Planning Officer
- Building Control Surveyor
- HR Business Partner
- Sports Development Officer
- Street Care Operative
- Parking Attendant
And many more…
BDBC is an equal opportunities employer and employs people from many different walks of life, so not only is the type of work varied but so are the people who work here, all of which ensures that the council makes a difference in helping local people.
Benefits
As well as earning a competitive salary with annual pay rises for the work you do at the council, you will be entitled to other benefits including:
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Flexible working conditions
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Healthcare cash plan scheme
All new members of staff within the council receive an induction telling them about the services the council provides and detailed information about the job they will be doing. During your time at the council you will have regular appraisals with your line manager ensuring that your current and future development needs are met.
Where appropriate, the council will provide in-house training, or payment for you to attend an external course. There may also be the opportunity to study on day release for further qualifications.
Working day
Increasingly, local councils are investigating different ways of working. In particular, this is to meet the demands of employees who want to achieve a better balance between their work and their other priorities (including caring for children or elderly parents, gaining further education and qualifications or pursuing leisure activities.)
What skills does the council look for in its staff?
Specific skills or experience may be required for certain jobs, but the council also looks for more general skills such as:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Effective communication skills
- Commitment, enthusiasm and flexibility
- Some knowledge of local government
- Willingness to provide a service to the public
- Sensitivity to diversity issues
- Research skills
- Organisational skills
- Creativity and innovative thinking
Click here to view the current vacancies at Basingstoke Council
Contact our HR team on 01256 845584
Click here for further information on working in local government from the LG careers website
