About Warwickshire
Warwickshire is a thriving county with a rich history and culture. It is home to some of the most iconic landmarks in the UK, from Warwick Castle to the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Our county is home to a thriving economy, with a diverse range of businesses and industries. If you are looking for a rewarding career in a beautiful and dynamic environment, then Warwickshire is for you. We have:
· A thriving economy: one of the fastest growing economies in the UK, with a diverse range of businesses and industries.
· A beautiful environment: a green county with a rich history and culture.
· A great place to live: with excellent schools, plenty of green public spaces, and a vibrant cultural scene.
We have an abundance of beautiful, leafy countryside with many rural villages. Being right in the middle of the country, Warwickshire is also very well connected to other towns and cities, with direct train services from most towns to Birmingham, Coventry, Solihull, Oxford and London, plus easy access to several motorways including the M40 and the M6. Due to its thriving economy, wonderful towns and countryside, and the transport links, Warwickshire is a great place to live and work.
About Warwickshire County Council
As a County Council, we want Warwickshire to be the best it can be, sustainable now and for future generations.
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Our Council Plan 2022–27 sets out our strategic priorities and areas of focus which will direct the focus of our work over the next five years as we continue to work towards our ambition to make Warwickshire the best it can be.
Our three strategic priorities:
We want Warwickshire to have a thriving economy and places that have the right jobs, skills, education and infrastructure.
We want to be a County where all people can live their best lives; where communities and individuals are supported to live safely, healthily, happily and independently.
We want to be a County with a sustainable future which means adapting to and mitigating climate change and meeting net zero commitments.
Our Values
& Behaviours
We provide a framework for our culture and reflect the standards and conduct we expect from all our people. We are committed to creating a working environment of equality, respect and inclusion where everyone can thrive and contribute to our community. Working with us gives you the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of the people of Warwickshire.
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Our values are our DNA. They reflect what we stand for and we truly believe they will help us achieve our vision to make Warwickshire the best it can be. Our ambition is for everyone working at Warwickshire County Council to embody our values, drive our behaviours and help us achieve our vision.
Our values are to be:
High performing
Collaborative
Customer focused
Accountable
Trustworthy
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While our workforce is diverse, our behaviours are what we have in common. They guide how we treat others, make our decisions and work on a day to day basis to improve our performance and the service to our customers – ultimately making Warwickshire a better place to work and live.
Our behaviours mean that we:
Do what we say
Move with purpose and energy
Focus on solutions
Help people and communities to find their own solutions
Build strong working relationships
Are the best we can be
Watch our Leadership Team explain what the behaviours mean for all of us.
Contact us
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact the following consultants at our recruitment partner, Tile Hill, who will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered here: