A guide to getting a job with Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council employs 33,000 people, making it one of the biggest employers in the city. It boasts being a "big city" with 'big opportunities" and "big challenges." This article will walk through how to search for Leeds council jobs on the City Council website.

Leeds City Council website

Type Jobs.leeds.gov.uk into your internet browser; this opens the Leeds City Council website homepage. Take a few minutes to look at all the information provided before searching for suitable jobs. The website offers a diverse range of jobs, from teaching to gardening. There are links to various aspects of working for Leeds City Council, such as safeguarding and equality and diversity. It is useful to read this information to give you an insight into Leeds City Council jobs.

General search

You can click on the link 'View all jobs' on the left hand side of the webpage, which generates an alphabetical list of all current Leeds City Council vacancies. Each vacancy gives a brief overview of job description, salary, department and a reference number. You are given the option to find out more information by clicking on the 'Details' button, which then provides more detailed advice about the vacancy. For example, you will be given a name and contact number of somebody with whom you can discuss the post, as well as a much more in-depth description of the job and the number of hours you will be working. It also provides links to supporting documents such as application forms that can be printed and posted and job specifications.

Applying

When you have found a vacancy you are interested in, you can apply online. However, you do need to register on the site by creating a job profile before applying for any vacancy. You simply need to fill in an online registration form with a few basic details and a password to login. Once you are logged in as a registered user, you can apply for any job in which you are interested in by clicking on the 'Apply for vacancy button'. This will open an online application that you complete and send electronically and directly. All jobs have their closing date listed, so ensure that it has not passed.

Advanced search

If you are looking for a specific post, you can use the advanced search link. This search allows you to input certain criteria, such as job title, salary, part-time and other information to take you directly to jobs you are qualified to do. There may be a chance that there are no vacancies at this time. A Final WordLeeds City Council website also provides careers and employment advice, as well as vacancies for training and apprenticeships.