Manchester

More than a job, this is Manchester

A city of boundless creativity, innovation and culture

The first public library, the first passenger railway, and the first football league. The birthplace of the vegetarianism, the NHS, and Vimto.

The inventors of graphene, submarines and modern computing. Manchester is the place where people have always dared to be different and think differently.

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Make an Impact where it matters

We're the local government for one of the UK’s most exciting and diverse cities. Working at Manchester City Council isn’t just a job—it’s a chance to contribute to a city that pioneers change and transforms lives. The Our Manchester Strategy centres on creating a well-connected, attractive and welcoming city—one that addresses climate challenges, prioritises safety, and supports a high quality of life for everyone.

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Building a Greener Future

Manchester was home to the industrial revolution. Now we're leading the green revolution, with plans to become a Zero Carbon City by 2038.

All of our staff receive bespoke training to understand their carbon footprint, and ways they can reduce it.

Together, we can make a difference for a more sustainable future.

Our Behaviours

It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

We take time to listen and understand

We work together and trust each other

We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly

We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things

We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

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Andrew - Facilities Assistant

"It sounds a bit cliche, but I love my job. The support from my manager and coworkers is great "

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Sophie - Quantity Surveyor

"The Council gives me the freedom to be myself, and the flexibility to carry out my job in the way I see fit"

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Fernanda - Engagement Officer

"I love working with our different communities, and taking the time to listen and help them"

Keenan - Highways Apprentice

"It's a stable and rewarding job, and I'm gaining skills for my long term future."

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Be yourself and thrive

We're building a team that reflects Manchester's diversity, taking action to support underrepresented groups and striving to be an anti-racist Council. Discrimination has no place here, and issues are addressed swiftly. Together, we celebrate diversity as our greatest strength.