Succeed at Rochdale

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We’re proud to serve one of Greater Manchester’s most connected and pioneering boroughs. Working for Rochdale Borough Council isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to shape a place that values its heritage, welcomes new ideas, and creates opportunities for everyone.

Well located between Manchester and the beautiful southern Pennines, the borough of Rochdale offers the best of urban and rural life, and is only a short train or tram ride from Manchester. 

It's one of the greenest boroughs in Greater Manchester – a number of our parks and gardens have been given the prestigious Green Flag Award, meaning they're some of the very best parks in the UK. Our Green Flag Award winning parks

In 2019, Rochdale Town Hall and Hollingworth Lake were awarded certificates of excellence from TripAdvisor.

At Rochdale Borough Council, we support a range of flexible working options so you can maintain a healthy work-life balance, receive a competitive salary, generous leave, a local government pension and other benefits. 

Join a team passionate about people, place, and progress. Every role contributes to creating a borough where everyone can thrive.

Check out our video highlighting some of the benefits of working here.

Take the next step

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    Apply for a job

    View and apply for our vacancies on the Greater Jobs website.

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    Consider an apprenticeship

    Discover hands-on experience, supportive teams, and career opportunities . Our apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16, not just school leavers.

Our people succeeding at Rochdale

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    Succeeding at Rochdale: Munya

    Munya’s journey shows how consistency, curiosity, and community focus can take your career further than you imagined.

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    Succeeding at Rochdale: Joe

    Joe supports residents through some of life’s most significant moments, from welcoming new babies to celebrating marriages and honouring loved ones.

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    Succeeding at Rochdale: Siobhan

    Siobhan's journey shows how storytelling, passion, and collaboration can bring a historic landmark to life.

Work experience at the council

See what types of work experience are available and how to apply.

More benefits if you're working in the borough of Rochdale

Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter

As of 2024, we're a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. We're committed to providing work that is secure, flexible and fairly paid.

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We're a Disability Confident Employer

Disability Confident is a government scheme designed to encourage employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions.

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We're a Top Apprenticeship Employer

We were named as one of the top 100 apprenticeship employers in the country in 2020.

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