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A borough of opportunity

Bury’s towns and communities are benefiting from the largest investment in a generation.

The projects are creating new retail opportunities, employment and skills, leisure facilities, improved public realm and new housing – much of it on brownfield land.

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A good employer

Bury Council is dedicated to exemplifying good employer practices and fostering inclusivity through our "Bury Let’s Do It" strategy. Our commitment extends to nurturing a diverse workforce that mirrors the communities we serve. Collaborating with employee groups like Black and Minority Ethnic, disabled, and LGBT+ individuals, we continually refine our inclusive policies and practices.

Upholding high standards in work security, flexibility, Real Living Wage, employee engagement, recruitment, management, and health, we prioritise the well-being and development of our workforce, offering various skill-building opportunities for advancement.

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A place to live, work and study

Bury’s ambition is to be one of the best boroughs in Britain in which to live, work and study.

Our vision for Bury entails vibrant local communities, a flourishing economy featuring leading businesses and retail options, alongside exceptional schools and further education opportunities.

Nestled amidst picturesque landscapes along the River Irwell and Pennine hills, Bury offers excellent transport, including Metrolink service to Manchester, making it an ideal base for accessing Greater Manchester, the North West, and Yorkshire.

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Our Benefits

As a valued member of our workforce family, you will have access to a wide variety of generous employee benefits that are tailored to improving emotional, physical, and financial wellbeing.

Holidays

Work life balance opportunities including flexible and agile working

Learning & Development

Access to learning and development opportunities including apprenticeships at equivalent qualification levels to GCSE through to Masters

Health & Wellbeing

Health and wellbeing support through our Live Better Feel Better programme

Employee Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme

Care

Support for working carers

Pension

Greater Manchester Local Government Pension scheme

Savings

Salary sacrifice for car parking and car leasing, and cycle to work scheme

Discounts

Access to money saving deals and discounts across favourite high street and local retailers

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