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Jobs and Careers at Breckland Council

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Welcome to the Breckland Council job page where you can access current vacancies and request application packs online. The website is updated weekly, on an as-and-when required basis.

Our recruitment section contains a variety of information about vacancies currently available, benefits of working for Breckland and the surrounding area. We are always interested in hearing from potential candidates and encourage your application.

Please click here for current job vacancies

Why should you come and work for Breckland Council?

Breckland Council currently employs approximately 300 people in a variety of jobs across Norfolk. We provide many services and recruit for a diverse number of vacancies covering a range of skills and professions, regularly recruiting staff with varied skills and expertise to provide these services.

We recognise the value staff add to our organisation and to the services we deliver. Our staff benefit from regular communication and consultation, including a monthly All Staff Briefing, Staggered newsletter, access to our local intranet and the annual staff survey.

We have embraced the Government's agenda to modernise local government and our approach has been to lead change rather than follow it. We believe that Best Value can only be achieved by developing staff to their full potential and providing them with the relevant knowledge, equipment and authority to carry out their duties.

Our employees enjoy excellent conditions of service including a final salary pension scheme and flexible working for a large percentage of our staff, as well as the possibility of 'job sharing'. There are a wide range of policies to assist staff with family and caring commitments, and a generous relocation package for those whom wish, or are thinking about the option of relocating to the area.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer, recognising the benefits of sustaining a workforce which reflects the diversity of the community we serve.We welcome applications from anyone who feels they meet the requirements of our vacancies - these are listed as essential requirements on the person specification.

 For more information visit our Equal Opportunities pages on the website  Age positive logo

For more information about careers at Breckland please navigate and click on the additional links provided.

Please contact us if you have any comments, questions or suggestions:

Email: recruitment@breckland.gov.uk (will open link in new window)

Telephone: 01362 656345 (24hr Recruitment Hotline)

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