You can apply online for all of the roles listed below, although other methods are available on request. Each advertisement includes full details of how to apply.
Before you apply, read about working for the council, staff pay and benefits, and equality and diversity in our recruitment.
We value having a workforce that represents the city we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are currently underrepresented in our organisation, such as disabled people and people from minority communities.
- Application guidance [PDF, 0.2MB]
- Applicant privacy notice [PDF, 0.1MB]
- Competency framework for staff [PDF, 0.2MB]
- Competency framework for leaders and managers [PDF, 0.2MB]
- Personal details and equality form [DOCX, 0.1MB]
“I work collaboratively with colleagues from across the Council as well as a range of other organisations to achieve mutual goals and have a strong working relationship with a large number of people as a result.” – Cambridge City Council employee
Current opportunities
If any of the opportunities listed below look interesting and you would like to know more, click on the Job Title to download the details.
Each pack will detail how and when you need to submit your application. This can be either by:
- clicking Apply for a Job and submitting an application form
- submitting your CV and Supporting Statement, detailing how you meet the requirements of the role, along with a completed Personal Details and Equality Monitoring form [DOCX, 0.1MB] to recruitment@cambridge.gov.uk
Application forms are also available in other formats.
Rapid Response Team Operative
We are looking for a self-motivated individual to contribute to the work of our Streets and Open Spaces Division by undertaking a range of cleansing tasks within the street, open space, and community environment.
- Rapid Response Team Operative: Job description and application details [PDF, 0.2MB]
- £23,484 - £25,927 per annum (City Pay Band 3)
- Applications for this role close at midday on 24 November 2022
For informal enquiries please contact Richard Woolman on 07816 769562 or email richard.woolman@cambridge.gov.uk.
Housing Advisor - Permanent
This exciting opportunity will see you join our Housing Advice service and provide a housing/homelessness casework service to Ukrainian refugees under the Homes for Ukraine and Ukraine Family Schemes.
- Housing Advisor - Permanent: Job description and application details [PDF, 0.2MB]
- £30,984 - £35,336 per annum (City Pay Band 5)
- Applications for this role close at midday on 27 November 2022
For informal enquiries please contact Simon Hunt on 01223 457932 or email simon.hunt@cambridge.gov.uk.
Housing Advisor - Fixed Term (1 year)
This exciting opportunity will see you join our Housing Advice service and provide a housing/homelessness casework service to Ukrainian refugees under the Homes for Ukraine and Ukraine Family Schemes.
- Housing Advisor - Fixed Term: Job description and application details [PDF, 0.2MB]
- Fixed Term for 1 Year
- £30,984 - £35,336 per annum (City Pay Band 5)
- Applications for this role close at midday on 27 November 2022
For informal enquiries please contact Simon Hunt on 01223 457932 or email simon.hunt@cambridge.gov.uk.
Bereavement Services Officer
You will guide grieving people through the paperwork complexities of the burial, cremation and commemoration process. Providing guidance and support to customers on council policies and procedures, you will take responsibility for booking funerals and co-ordinating the scattering of ashes.
- Bereavement Services Officer: Job description and application details [PDF, 0.2MB]
- £23,484 - £25,927 per annum (City Pay Band 3)
- Applications for this role close at midday on 27 November 2022
For informal enquiries please contact Karen Jeckell on 01223 458012 or email karen.jeckell@cambridge.gov.uk.
Accommodation Finder - Permanent
Do you want to help end rough sleeping in Cambridge? Do you want to join a team that has an excellent track record of helping homeless families into safe, suitable accommodation? Do you have a passion for helping refugees into safe and secure accommodation?
- Accommodation finder: Job description and application details [PDF, 0.2MB]
- £28,371 - £32,020 per annum (City Pay Band 4)
- 37 hours a week
- Applications for this role close at midday on 25 November 2022
For informal enquiries please contact Laurence Pearce via email at laurence.pearce@cambridge.gov.uk
Accommodation Finder - Fixed term (1 year)
Do you want to help end rough sleeping in Cambridge? Do you want to join a team that has an excellent track record of helping homeless families into safe, suitable accommodation? Do you have a passion for helping refugees into safe and secure accommodation?
- Accommodation finder - Fixed term: Job description and application details [PDF, 0.2MB]
- £28,371 - £32,020 per annum (City Pay Band 4)
- 37 hours a week
- Applications for this role close at midday on 25 November 2022
For informal enquiries please contact Laurence Pearce via email at laurence.pearce@cambridge.gov.uk
