Shropshire County Council Jobs

     

There are many opportunities for employment available with the Shropshire County Council. The Shropshire council seeks enthusiastic and experienced staff to work in a wide range of departments. The Shropshire council is the largest employer in the region and services over 300,000 customers.

The Chief Executive Office at Shropshire council consists of a performance department, a human resources department and a legal and democratic services department. For people interesting in pursuing a career in social policy or the public service, there are job opportunities available within these departments.

In order to successfully secure a position in the Chief Executive Office, strong work experience, innovation and a range of relevant financial and economic skills are essential. To secure employment within the corporate department it is usually necessary to have a university degree in finance or law, depending on the area that you wish to specialize in. Competition for positions is strong and many of the options that arise within the department are promotional or managerial positions. Salaries can be very high and there may be strong prospects for further promotion either within the department, or for other government departments.

The Children and Young People’s Services Department at Shropshire council works to provide support for children, schools, families and carers. They design, implement and evaluate a range of policies and services in order to ensure that children receive the best possible education.

There is a range of vacancies that regularly emerge within the CYPSC and you may be able to find work for specific units within this department. The strategy unit, the safeguarding unit, the inclusion unit and the youth support division may list any vacancies on the Shropshire Council website. An interest in working with young people and a desire to represent their interests is essential.

The Community Services Department provides services connected to housing, work, training and recreation. There are possibilities for employment in specific units contained within the department. If you are interested in working in this department, you can focus on job hunt more precisely by choosing a unit that you are interested in. The units are:

  • Adult Social Care
  • Culture and Leisure
  • Housing
  • Joint Commissioning
  • Strategy and Business Support

Applying for work at Shropshire Council

It is possible to apply online for work with the council using links provided on the Jobs page. If you wish to work for the council, you should download and read the relevant position description first, to make sure that you have the right experience, skills and qualifications.

Because the council is accountable to the public, it is important to ensure that only the highest quality workers are hired. The council has many strategies in place to attract and retain good employees. In order to get suitable candidates there is an application process in place for jobs listed on the Shropshire council website.

You will need to complete an online application form and supply evidence of your qualifications and experience. This may involve included the contact details of your referees and presented the necessary paperwork if you are successful and are offered an interview.