Luton Borough Council

About us:

Luton Council is making a significant impact on the community through its town-wide visionary approach to creating a town that is healthy, inclusive, and sustainable.

The Luton 2040 Vision is built around key priorities such as:

– building a thriving economy

– improving health outcomes

– becoming a child-friendly town

– addressing climate change

With a focus on inclusivity, environmental sustainability, and social cohesion, the vision emphasises improving population wellbeing, tackling health inequalities, and supporting local businesses and job growth.

Why Work for Us?

At Luton Council, we believe in fostering a workplace where you can thrive, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team.

– Collaboration at our core: Teamwork is the foundation of everything we do. Your insights and ideas will be valued and celebrated as part of our supportive and inclusive environment.

– Diversity and inclusivity: Luton is a vibrant and diverse town, and our workplace reflects this. – We embrace the richness of our team’s backgrounds and strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered.

– Growth and development: We’re committed to your personal and professional growth. Through tailored training and development programmes, we’ll help you build new skills and advance your career.

– Flexibility to suit your life: We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. That’s why we offer flexible working options that accommodate your unique needs, whether they’re related to your home life, wellbeing or operational requirements.

Our Benefits:

– Work/life balance: enjoy flexible working options, including remote work opportunities, to help balance professional and personal commitments.

– Mental health and wellbeing: get free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Programme.

– Career progression and development: we support your growth with unlimited training, mentoring and clear career pathways, whether in leadership or specialist roles.

– Equality, diversity and inclusion: we foster an inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all, where everyone feels valued.

– Generous annual leave: start with 25 days annual leave (up to 32 days based on service and grade). Plus, take advantage of our ‘buying annual leave’ scheme to purchase up to 20 extra days.

– Pension scheme: generous employer contributions up to 20.2% and a 3x salary death-in-service grant.

– Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility).

– Staff offers: including discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons, and great value saving on local bus travel.