Wokingham

Wokingham Jobseekers and all those interested in local government careers were invited to Wokingham Borough Council’s civic offices on Monday July 23, to learn more about the variety of opportunities on offer at the Council.

There are vacancies in many services units at Wokingham council, offering good career progression and excellent staff benefits including a flexible working policy, a final salary pension scheme, discounts at local shops and help with child care arrangements. Wokingham Borough Council is an age positive employer champion, and is committed to equal opportunities. The council also operates family-friendly working policies.

Recruitment and Careers Day was a chance for Wokingham council staff to promote their individual services and meet potential new recruits in a relaxed setting, allowing people to browse the many different career options. There were 27 council vacancies being advertised on the day, as well as five being advertised on behalf of partner agencies such as colleges, early years centres and charities. Service units competed to offer the best stand – a prize was awarded to the service that made their career opportunities the most inviting and accessible to job-seeking visitors.

Mayor Cllr Annette Drake judged the 14 stands, finally awarding children’s services a prize of gift vouchers for their powerful visual displays and wide array of information.

“All the stands have been very impressive,” said the Mayor. “But I particularly liked the display offered by children’s services and was glad to see opportunities for foster carers given a high profile alongside the staff vacancies. I am pleased to see that staff here at the council are proud of the career opportunities the organisation offers, and are keen to welcome new recruits."

Recruitment and retention officer Sinead O’Flynn said: “The day was a great success. We had about 600 visitors and nearly 80 people signed up to receive our regular jobs bulletins, which we send every week by email or by post to interested jobseekers.”

Wokingham Borough Council