People across the UK are being encouraged to ‘Make a Difference’ in their communities by pursuing fulfilling careers with their local councils. The new campaign, Make a Difference, Work for Your Local Council, aims to inspire individuals from all walks of life to explore rewarding roles that make a direct and lasting impact in their communities.

Local councils provide essential services that residents rely on every day, from social care and environmental health to planning, finance, and more. Following a successful pilot in the North East of England, this campaign highlights the wide range of available roles within council services, welcoming people of all backgrounds and skill levels who are ready to make a difference through local government.

Produced in collaboration with the Local Government Association (LGA), Solace, Regional Employers’ Organisations, councils across the country, and funded by the UK Government, the campaign aims to meet critical staffing needs by attracting new talent to councils. With more than 9 in 10 councils facing recruitment and retention challenges, this initiative addresses workforce shortages and ensures that councils can continue to provide the services on which communities rely every day.

Did you know that at Derby City Council, we recruit for:

  • Customer-Facing Roles: Customer Service, Community Care, Fitness Instructors, Fostering, and Shared Lives
  • Professional Roles: Finance & Accounting, Legal, Environmental Health, Planning, and Engineering
  • Manual Roles: Gardeners, Highways Teams, Cleaners, Street Pride, and HGV Technicians
  • Children’s and Adult’s social care roles
  • And many more!

Councillor Paul Hezelgrave, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Skills at Derby City Council, said:

Working for a council is more than just a job, it's a chance to make a real difference in people's lives every day. From supporting vulnerable residents to improving public spaces and keeping essential services running smoothly, council roles offer the unique satisfaction of knowing that your work directly contributes to a stronger, healthier, and more vibrant Derby.

Joining your local council means becoming part of something bigger. You could be part of a dedicated team working to make our neighbourhoods better for everyone in Derby. If you are thinking about a career move or just want to learn what’s available at the council, visit our jobs webpage or get in touch with our Employment and Skills team by emailing employmentandskills@derby.gov.uk"

Those who are interested in working for Derby City Council and making a real difference to the community can find out what jobs are available by visiting our jobs webpage. You can also subscribe to Derby Jobs Weekly to learn about our latest job opportunities.