At Peterborough City Council your work truly matters.
Every day, you’ll help shape a fairer, more compassionate city where children thrive, communities feel heard, and no one is left behind. You’ll be part of a team that leads with heart, guided by values like respect, courage, and integrity. We don’t just talk about change we make it happen. Whether you're supporting families, driving innovation, or helping us reach our sustainability goals, your contribution will have a lasting impact. And while you’re making a difference for others, we’ll invest in you with opportunities to grow, lead and feel proud of the work you do. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful.
Our Benefits
Explore the employee benefits available at Peterborough City Council:
Local Government Pension Scheme
AVC (Additional Voluntary Contribution) Option
Annual Leave
Bank Holidays
Purchase Additional Annual Leave
Employee Benefits Platform
Home Working Allowance
Car Lease Scheme
Voluntary Health Cash Plan
Employee Recognition
Local Discounts
Reimbursement of Professional Subscription Fees
Additional leave for Reservists and Foster Carers
Your Wellbeing
We believe that supporting your wellbeing is fundamental to helping you thrive—both inside and outside of work. Here, you can explore the many ways we prioritise your mental, physical, and emotional health, and discover a range of resources, support networks, and benefits designed to foster a positive, inclusive, and healthy working environment for everyone.
Our Ways of Working
We have a range of working practices that help you deliver great service, nurture collaboration, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Availability depends on operational needs and the nature of the role, and can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
Top Tips
For your application and interview process at Peterborough City Council
When you create a CV and cover letter that fit the role you're applying for, it's a great way to show off your skills, experiences, and achievements that match what the job needs.
Spend some time learning about Peterborough City Council—what we stand for, what we’re passionate about, and the services we offer. This will help you tailor your application to fit right in, and show that you’re truly interested in joining us.
Get to Know the Role: Take some time to look over the job description, so you’re clear on what the role involves and what’s expected of you.
Practise Common Questions: Have a go at answering typical interview questions, like talking about your strengths, areas you’re working on, and examples from your experience.
When you’re in the interview, try to share real-life examples that show off your skills and experience, and explain why you’re the perfect fit for the job. A handy tip is to use the STAR method—talk about the Situation, the Task you faced, the Actions you took, and the Result you achieved—to help your answers really shine.
Why not think of a few questions to bring along for the interview panel? It’s a great way to show you’re keen on the role and gives you a chance to find out more about the team and what it’s like to work there.
Once your interview has finished, it’s a lovely idea to send a thank-you email to those who interviewed you. This friendly gesture shows your appreciation and lets them know you’re genuinely keen on the role.
Keep positive during the application and interview process. Believing in yourself can really help you stand out!
