Ashford Borough Council Jobs, Local Government Recruitment

Ashford has a fast-growing population which has more than trebled in the last 40 years to over 112,000 residents. This growth pattern is set to continue. Designated by the Government as a growth area, a £2.5 billion investment programme is under way to provide 31,000 new homes and 28,000 jobs by 2031. Quality of life has been rated by MORI as among the best in Kent while council tax is the lowest.

Although well known as an expanding urban area, much of the borough is made up of protected countryside including Romney Marsh, the North Downs and the High Weald, all of which make an important in contributing to Ashford's £180 million tourism industry. This link for local Ashford jobs. Ashford job help on this page, theses links for; Canterbury City Council jobs, Medway Council jobs and Thanet District Council jobs.

Ashford Borough Council's current management structure has been in place since the end of 2010. It now works within the following service areas, any vacancies will reflect this:

• Chief Executive
• Deputy Chief Executive
• Business Change and Technology
• Cultural and Project Services
• Customers Homes and Property
• Environmental Services
• Financial Services
• Legal and Democratic Services
• Personnel and Development
• Planning and Development
• Strategy, Partnerships & Communications
  

Ashford Borough Council has over 500 full-time and part-time employees. Staff enjoy a great employment package including: including flexible working and inclusion in local government pension scheme, a basic annual leave entitlement of 20 days (pro rata for part-time posts), plus 2 extra statutory days.

Ashford Borough Council is an 'Investor in People' so all staff have access to training and development opportunities.

Ashford Borough Council provide work experience opportunities in a wide range of work areas for students in year 10 or above, or others who live or study in borough of Ashford. The majority of placements take place between April to July.

Student jobs and internships at Ashford Borough Council are published at the Student Job website.

Current job vacancies are advertised in the local press and the SEE website. Visit the council website or call the council on 01233 331111.

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