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Helping People - Shaping Places
Our Council is an ambitious and exciting place to work mainly due to the people who work here. We are proud of our track record in providing efficient, well-run and community-focused services.
We employ about 200 colleagues across a range of service areas, making it a great place to develop or kick-start your career.
Melton resides in the beautiful Leicestershire countryside. Its town centre Melton Mowbray, is a quintessential English market town built on a strong tradition of farming. Renowned for its fine food and drink, the borough has become the centre of excellence for local food producers. The town itself is steeped in history and together with the surrounding area has much to offer all those that choose to live, work or visit here.
Contact Human Resources
- HR@melton.gov.uk
- Phone: 01664 502502
Job Vacancies
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Housing Asset Manager Band 14 (£52,613 - £55,737) per year (Pay Award Pending)
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Working for us
Led by the Chief Executive, Edd de Coverly, and councillors the council is structured into three directorates; Corporate Services, Growth and Regeneration, Housing and Communities.
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Apply to work at an election
We are always looking to recruit staff to assist at the elections and anyone who is over the age of 18 can apply.
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
Its our priority to ensure our services are fully inclusive for our community. This means we are committed to creating a diverse workforce who reflect the communities we serve.
Great benefits of working for us
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Christmas week off
- Generous annual leave
- Health and well-being support
- Modern offices
- Training and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension including life assurance
- Free eye tests for PC users
- Cycle to work scheme
- Additional 10 days training leave for Reserves
- Occupational Health Services
- Free parking
- Relocation scheme
Disability Confident Leader
As a disability confident employer, we are committed to:
- Challenging attitudes towards disability
- Increasing understanding of disability
- Removing barriers for disabled people and those with long-term health conditions in employment
- Making sure disabled people have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations
To make sure we are maintaining these commitments we guarantee an interview to all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for an advertised vacancy. We will also ensure we make reasonable adjustments so that our recruitment process is accessible and for new people starting work with us.
Veterans and Reservists
We recognise that we have a role to play in helping those leaving the Armed Forces (veterans) to fulfil their potential in civilian life. This also applies to current members of the Reserve Forces.
At Melton Borough Council, we have a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans and Reservists. This is available to applicants who meet the minimum essential job criteria.
This Scheme recognises the valuable transferable skills, qualities and benefits which include:
- Communication skills
- Organisational skills and commitment
- Problem solving and adaptability
- Leadership and management skills
- Health and safety
- Security awareness
- Team working skill
The Guaranteed Interview Scheme for Veterans and Reservists is a commitment to support the Armed Forces Community Covenant.
You are eligible for the scheme if you meet the essential criteria for the job role and you are a:
- Veteran, the Armed Forces were their previous employer
- Member of the Reservists
Our Values
These define how we work with partners, work with the community and work with each other.
We Care:
Valuing others and developing ourselves; committed and passionate about what we do
We Innovate:
Ambitious, creative and resourceful; putting customers first and learning from feedback
We Achieve:
Taking responsibility and seeking excellence; always proud to serve
We are Melton!