Frequently Asked Questions

CouncilJobs is a Local Authority dedicated job board.

Featuring only Local Authority advertised roles.

Recruitment agency adverts are not accepted on CouncilJobs.

Advertise your role directly to people interesting in working with a Local Authority.

Simply buy a credit and your dedicated Client Success Manager will do the rest.

  • PREPARE – Using your job description, our experienced team will create a keyword optimised advert designed to target your ideal candidates.
  • POST – Depending on your package the role will be posted on either just the CouncilJobs site or our network of national job boards also.
  • BRAND – Unlike other recruiters, each advert we post is professionally branded with your company logo which is proven to increase the quality of applications, helping you to stand out and become an ‘employer of choice’. You will receive all of the links to your advert once it is live.
  • BOOST – We can run CV Searches and create a Targeted Mailshot Campaign using the UK’s largest CV databases, to identify and engage with passive talent that match your criteria.
  • MANAGE – You can use our free to access award winning proprietary Merlin Applicant Tracking System and as the applications come in, our team will help you every step of the way. From candidate communications to reporting – we’ll save you bags of time!
  • HIRE – You can even recruit multiple candidates from each campaign at no extra cost and develop a talent pool for future vacancies.
  • REVIEW – We will provide you with a performance review of your adverts including number of views and applications by job board.