Welcome to Hull City Council

Working for Hull City Council

Welcome from our Chief Executive

Matt Jukes

By joining our team you will be making a tangible difference to the lives of people in Hull. Working with people who are as passionate about our place and public services as you are.

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Help to make your community a safer, healthier and happier place to live and work, with a career that offers great benefits, support and flexible working. You can really make a difference when you start a career with a council, and there are hundreds of varied and surprising roles to choose from.

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Why Hull City Council

Where everyone has opportunities to grow, and make a difference to the lives of people in Hull.

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Current vacancies

Find a new role and search the vacancies on our job site.

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Careers at the council

We provide many different services as a council so the range of careers to be found is vast.

Help Hull City Council review its Councillors’ Allowance Scheme

The council are looking for an independent person to help review its Councillors' Allowance Scheme. The Council is required to appoint independent members to form a Panel to review the allowances payable to its Councillors. The Panel provides advice to the council on the level of allowances it thinks should be paid.

We are looking for candidates who-

  • have the ability to use common sense to assess complex situations
  • know about public sector governance and decision-making arrangements
  • have the ability to seek, give advice and contribute to the work of the Panel in a professional manner
  • ideally have knowledge or experience of participating on boards or committees in the public, private or third sector

A small allowance is payable to those appointed for attending meetings.

Access more information on the role and application process

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Independent Appeal Panels volunteers

As an admission authority, we make arrangements for parents to appeal against school admission and school exclusion decisions via the forum of Independent Appeal Panels. We are currently seeking volunteers to sit on these panels as Independent Panel Members.

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Hull Fostering

Foster carers provide the stability, love, and support that help children thrive. When a child can’t live with their own family, it’s our responsibility to ensure they can stay in the city they know and love, surrounded by familiar schools, friends, and communities. Hull’s children and young people deserve the very best care.

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Help with applying and interviews

From help applying for jobs and our interview process we have some helpful tips for applicants.

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Seven reasons to live in Hull

As you’d expect from a former UK City of Culture, we have plenty to keep you entertained and there are many reasons why people are proud to call Hull ‘home’.

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Hull Social Work Academy

Hull aspires to be the best place to practice social work and to make a positive difference to the lives of Children, Young People and their families.

People Plan 2024 to 2027

Our vision for our people is - “A partnership between our people, our partners and our community built on mutual respect, empowerment and shared values to deliver success for the city of Kingston upon Hull.”

We value our people, which is why our People Plan sets out over the next three years how we will continue to invest in them, support them and engage with them.

Access the People Plan

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