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Trafford isn't just a place to work;
it's a place to thrive

Be part of something #EPIC

Here, at Trafford we have big ambitions for the future. We look after and provide services to over 237,000 residents, are comprised of four vibrant town centres, with over 90 parks and green spaces and home to over 11,000 businesses, there's a lot to do, there's a lot to achieve and no two days are the same!

Our approach to ensure that our residents, communities and businesses thrive, is simple. We recruit creative, collaborative and talented people, and empower them to make an impact to be proud of.

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Below, you can find out more about us, who we are, our purpose and priorities alongside our rewards, benefits and current job opportunities...

OUR VALUES…

We are passionate about our EPIC values that shape “how” we achieve our priorities and the #EPIC culture we want to create at here at Trafford.

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OUR PEOPLE, THEIR STORIES…

Hear more from our people about their own experiences and the support and opportunities available when you choose to work with us...

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OUR GAME CHANGING BENEFITS...

When you join us you will have access to a wide range of rewards and benefits, as thank you for dedication, hard work and commitment.

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OUR VISION, OUR PRIORITES…

At Trafford, we are united by a clear purpose. Learn more about our vision, priorities, and how you can help us achieve them by joining our team.

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LEARN AND GROW WITH US...

We believe our people are our strength. We offer a range of opportunities to help you succeed in your role and support your career aspirations.

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Apprenticeships

Here at Trafford we are proud of the apprenticeship opportunities we provide to all our staff. Did you know there are over 650 different apprenticeships available ranging from level 2 up to level 7.

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Our Achievements and Accreditations

We are extremely proud of our accomplishments and believe this demonstrates our true commitment to our people and making Trafford Council an EPIC workplace for all our colleagues.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage employer. Accredited by the Living Wage Foundation, which recognises organisations, such as ours who voluntarily choose to pay their staff more than the government's minimum wage.
We strive to continuously improve our employment offer alongside our workplace culture and environment. In recognition of this we have "Member" status of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
We are disability confident employer. This means that we are committed to recruiting, retaining and making the most of the talents that disabled people and those with health conditions bring to our workplace. We guarantee an interview to all disability confident candidates if they meet the essential criterial for the role at application stage.
We are proud to have achieved the Defence Employer Recognition Gold Award, recognising the positive work we do as an organisation to support the Armed Forces Community. We have a guaranteed interview scheme in place for ex-military and commit to offering an interview to any ex-military personnel who meet the essential criteria for the post.
Carers UK recognise us as a Carer Confident Accomplished employer due to our positive and inclusive workplace, where carers are recognised, respected and supported. Read Cal's story about being a working carer.
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We are a Best Companies "One to Watch" Organisation. We are proud that 84% of our staff who completed our survey believe that they can make a valuable contribution to the success of the Council.
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Age Friendly
We are committed to improving work for older people and put in place one new action each year to improve experience. To demonstrate our commitment we signed up to the Age Friendly Employer Pledge.