About Kirklees

Kirklees

Set in the heart of West Yorkshire, the Metropolitan Borough of Kirklees is the seventh largest metropolitan authority in England. The district falls into two main parts - Huddersfield and the surrounding area, Batley, Dewsbury and North-east Kirklees.

Kirklees has 69 elected councillors spread over 23 wards. Each ward has 3 elected councillors.

Kirklees council is the largest employer in Kirklees with a multi-million pound budget. We employ over 18,000 staff working in occupations spanning over 600 professions and trades.

We offer many job and career opportunities to suit your ambitions, skills and abilities. The diverse range of jobs include caretaking, cleaning, refuse collection, social workers, teachers, architects, surveyors, accountants, plumbers, electricians, to name but a few!

About Kirklees Council

Our vision is to support a diverse and confident community with access for all to high quality services, good customer care, a thriving economy and a healthy, safe and sustainable environment.

Kirklees has a growing population of around 395,000, and our work touches almost every aspect of their daily lives. We have the lead responsibility for services including education, social services, housing, environmental health, highways, cultural services, leisure, planning and licensing.

We pride ourselves on our commitment to the customer and strive to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our services. The vision drives what we do and where we are going. The six core values are how we behave towards each other and our customers