We want everyone to see Cambridge as a great place to live, learn and work. We have a strong track record of delivering high-quality services for our residents, with a particular focus on supporting those most in need.

At Cambridge City Council, our vision is ‘One Cambridge, Fair for All’ and we want our workforce to reflect the city we serve.
As an ambitious and forward-thinking council, we are committed to continuous improvement and innovation to meet the city’s changing needs.
We work collaboratively across teams and with our partners, making the best use of our collective skills and resources to deliver better outcomes.
Alongside this, we are committed to building a sustainable city by reducing our carbon footprint and taking action to tackle climate change.
We value openness and transparency and accountability, involving residents in our decisions.
We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment, with employment policies and practices that are open, impartial and welcoming to everyone.
That’s why we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
If these things matter to you too, we’d love to hear from you.
- Read more about equality, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment.
Our values
Our values set out what we stand for. They guide our culture, priorities and the way we do things as an organisation. They are:

- Collaborative – we work with others to achieve better results
- Compassionate – we are kind and respectful to everyone
- Courageous – we embrace change
- Accountable – we take ownership of our actions
Our People and Culture Strategy
Our People and Culture Strategy reflects our commitment to supporting, developing and valuing the people that work here, and to building a genuine sense of belonging at work.

Current vacancies
Explore roles where you can make a difference while being part of an inclusive and forward-thinking council.
Discover our latest vacancies on our careers portal, where you’ll find full details about each role.