Coventry City Council | The Local Authority for the City of Coventry in the West Midlands
Overview
The council provides public services for people who live, work and study in the city. It also supports local communities, businesses and visitors.
Coventry City Council is a democratic organisation. It has 54 elected councillors. These councillors agree policies, set priorities and decide how council money is spent. Council officers then manage day-to-day services. Somehow, democracy continues to require both meetings and spreadsheets. Humanity is committed to the bit.
About Coventry City Council
Coventry City Council works to improve the city and the lives of local people.
Its work is guided by the One Coventry Plan 2022 to 2030. This plan sets out the council’s priorities for residents, communities and the wider city.
The vision is clear: One Coventry – Working together to improve our city and the lives of those who live, work and study here.
This means the council works with local people, partners and organisations to support better services and stronger outcomes.
One Coventry Plan
The One Coventry Plan sets out what matters most for the city.
It focuses on shared action, better outcomes and long-term change. The plan reflects the needs of the council, local people, communities and the city as a whole.
The plan has three main delivery priorities:
- Better outcomes: Improve outcomes and tackle inequality in local communities.
- Economic growth: Improve the prosperity of the city and region.
- Climate action: Tackle the causes and effects of climate change.
It also has two enabling priorities:
- Financial sustainability: Keep the council financially stable.
- Leadership and partnership: Act as a partner, enabler and leader for the city.
Working for Coventry City Council
A career with Coventry City Council may suit people who care about public service.
Council work can be varied. It can involve direct support for residents, city planning, housing, environment, finance, legal services, HR, digital, social care, education, transport, customer service and corporate support.
The work is often practical and people-focused. Staff help deliver services that shape daily life in the city.
For candidates, Coventry City Council offers the chance to work for a large public organisation with a clear local purpose.
Why Join Coventry City Council?
Coventry City Council offers work that supports people, communities and the future of the city.
Colleagues may benefit from:
- Public service purpose: Help improve life for residents and communities.
- City-wide impact: Support services across Coventry.
- Community focus: Help tackle inequality and improve outcomes.
- Economic role: Support growth and prosperity in the city and region.
- Climate focus: Contribute to work on climate change.
- Partnership working: Work with local people, partners and organisations.
- Large employer: Join a council with 1,001 to 5,000 employees.
- Clear priorities: Work under the One Coventry Plan.
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Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Coventry, West Midlands
