Working at Southend-on-Sea Borough Council

An award-winning Council
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council serves a population of 175,000 residents and employs approximately 1,700 staff to provide a huge range of services to meet the needs of local people. They provide a massive range of services, constantly adapting to changing circumstances and improving services whilst still driving up efficiencies.

As LGC (Local Government Chronicle) Council of the Year 2012, they continue to gain prestigious recognition for our sustained high level performance. More than 30 teams across the organisation have either won or been shortlisted for a host of different national awards in the last 12 months.

Creating a better Southend
Acting on their vision to 'Create a Better Southend' the Council continues to invest in building and sustaining community and business confidence in the Borough, encouraging further private investment in Southend - for example the expansion and development of London Southend Airport, helping to generate jobs and build the local economy.

Southend on Sea Borough Council is a key part of the town's growing success.

An ambitious £25m programme of infrastructure projects at Victoria Gateway, Cuckoo Corner and Progress Road is helping traffic flow better, lighting columns and other improvements at City Beach are encouraging visitors to stay longer and access to the High Street has improved. Southend Town Centre is now designated as a Business Improvement District, and the town won a prestigious purple flag in recognition of the safety of its night time economy. The Royal Pavilion, officially opened on Southend Pier by HRH the Duke of Kent is another major attraction enhancing the town's iconic landmark, and the state-of-the-art award-winning Southend Swimming and Diving Centre used by the British Olympic diving team, was another huge achievement.

A culturally vibrant town
Southend is a culturally-rich, ethnically and socially diverse and progressive town with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Arts Council awards to Metal Culture, Focal Point Gallery and the Forum, a unique and exciting partnership project which brings a brand new state-of-the-art library and learning facilities to the heart of Southend town centre, show that the town is now seen as a leading cultural centre and demonstrate that national bodies have great confidence in the local authority's ability to deliver.

The Council are fortunate to have staff, teams, partners and communities who are committed to the success of the town in which they live and work.