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Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council - About Us

We're a bold, brave and innovative Council, looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed people to join our workforce.

If you're looking for a rewarding career that makes a real difference to people's lives, come and work with us. Over 3,000 people work for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council across our services which includes school cooks, park maintenance, solicitors, CCTV operatives, home care staff, food hygiene inspectors, refuse workers and enforcement officers to name just a few.

An outstanding Council

We've hundreds of exciting roles in local council and go further than you think. We'll help you develop your career with game-changing training and development - and you could make a real difference in your community.

We're an award-winning Council, committed to recruiting and retaining the best staff and developing future leaders. We are also an equal opportunities employer.

When you join us you'll benefit from:

- a competitive salary
- annual leave of up to 32 days after 5 years of service, plus bank holidays
- a generous pension scheme through the LGPS
- flexible working where possible
- access to other employee benefits including learning and development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.

Why Stockton-on-Tees?

If you're new to the area, you'll quickly learn that Stockton-on-Tees is a great place to live and work. There's always something going on in Stockton-on-Tees including entertainment, shopping, theatre, museums or leisure attractions. A packed programme of festivals and events throughout the year ensured that you'll never be short of something to do. There's exciting transformation and regeneration across six unique towns.

All this is complemented by the beautiful scenery of countryside, parks and of course the River Tees that flows through the heart of the Borough. It's not just the River connecting us - it's the strong sense of community that binds its residents together. Friendly faces, warm greetings and helpful neighbours are just a few reasons why living here feels like one big, happy family.

The people are passionate about the area and are all enthusiastic about seeing the Borough succeed. If you're relocating, there's excellent housing and schools so you can rest assured that your family will be well catered for.
Get In Touch
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Dunedin House
Columbia Drive
Thornaby
Stockton-on-Tees
TS17 6BJ
01642 393939