Liverpool City Council

About us

Would you like to work in a dynamic city with a fascinating past and an exciting future? We're looking for people like you – innovative, driven and committed to serving the public. The city of Liverpool is world-famous for its cultural offer, and our greatest asset is our people. Our residents deserve the very best from those who serve them and have a council they can be proud of, and you can help play a part in this.

Liverpool City Council is proud of being a welcoming city that celebrates its diverse communities and the positive contribution they make. We have made a strong commitment to ensure that our workforce better reflects Liverpool's diverse communities at all levels, with equality, diversity and inclusion embedded in every decision we take. We are a Disability Confident employer, hold the nationally recognised Workforce Wellbeing Charter, and possess the Merseyside and Cheshire Navajo LGBT Chartermark and Gold level Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

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Living Here

With its unique combination of skyscrapers, seafront, parkland, vibrant nightlife and beautiful historical architecture, there's an awful lot to love about Liverpool. Liverpool shares all the attributes of any major European city, with its vibrant cosmopolitan culture and exceptional local amenities, while also retaining the benefits of its relatively smaller size.

Whether you prefer to live in the bustling city centre or suburbs, each area has its own distinct history, culture, things to see and activities to enjoy. Liverpool offers a variety of housing options at different price points, including high-rise apartments and flats, terraced homes with backyards for summer barbecues, and detached and semi-detached homes with roomy bedrooms ideal for families.

Liverpool remains much more affordable than other cities in England, with prices 41% lower than the national average. Over the last year the average property price was £207,158 and average rental cost for a flat was £780.

Things to Do

There is something to interest everyone, including the arts, local markets, food and drink, performances, heritage, music from all over the world, LGBTQIA+ culture and of course, the famous Ferry across the Mersey. Liverpool's food and drink scene is thriving and can be enjoyed in many quarters, with regular food festivals, food halls, fine dining and fine wine experiences across the city.

Whether you're after catching the local game, a stadium tour of the reds or blues, a ticket to the most iconic horse race in the world or teeing off on the green, we've got sports covered too. We're proud of our music venues across the city, from the historic Cavern Club to the modern and creative Invisible Wind Factory, and for those who prefer classical music you can't go wrong with the internationally renowned Royal Liverpool Philharmonic.

If you're into maritime history, the world and its creatures, or art, you'll enjoy the Maritime Museum, World Museum, Walker Art Gallery and the Museum of Liverpool. You'll find modern art at FACT, both traditional and radical at Tate Liverpool.

Places to Visit

More parks than Paris! Liverpool's Sefton Park is the largest Grade I listed park in the UK, with its own famous glass Palm House, boating lake, café and open green space. Afterwards you can take a stroll down Lark Lane, one of Liverpool's hidden gems.

Take a trip to the Baltic Triangle or the Ropewalks area in the city centre and you'll find plenty of independent shops, bars and restaurants where you can experience something totally unique to the city. Just a short walk from each other you'll find Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, Britain's biggest Cathedral, and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King, contrasting in styles but both unique in their own way.

Liverpool Waterfront is a staple on your places to visit list. It has beauty, history, culture, art, music, food and drink in a breath-taking and iconic setting, offering everything from a sing-along in The Beatles Story to spectacular architecture and a perhaps windy, but picturesque, riverside stroll.

Schools

We want all our residents to have access to lifelong learning opportunities and feel they have the skills and support to achieve their aspirations and goals. Our education system provides support from early years, through school age, higher education and into employment through to apprenticeships, job training and opportunities.

With 180 pre-school and nurseries, 120 primary schools, 50 secondary schools, three colleges and three universities including community, independent, private, faith and special education schools and colleges, we're confident every young person will find a place where they can thrive.

Transport

Liverpool has solid transport options that extend throughout the city and beyond, with most locations in the city centre accessible by foot, bike, bus or train. Merseyrail trains run frequently throughout the day across 68 stations in and around the Liverpool area, and Liverpool is very well connected to other cities in England including Manchester, Birmingham and London.

Liverpool has a robust, fully accessible bus network with a wide range of tickets available, and there's no shortage of taxis in Liverpool. Cycling and scootering is encouraged, with rentable bikes and scooters available at every corner and many dedicated bike paths across the city and beyond.

And if you're looking to get away, we have our own Liverpool John Lennon Airport offering both domestic and international flights, 20 minutes from the city centre.

Recruitment Enquiries

If you have questions about vacancies at Liverpool City Council, the application process or support during your application, our recruitment team will be happy to help.

We are committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please contact us so that support can be arranged.

Email: support@jobsgopublic.com
We aim to respond to enquiries within 2 working days.