It’s 2026 and this week marks the start of 'Make a Difference', a national campaign to attract people to careers with local councils.

Making a Difference in your community

The aim of the campaign is to inspire people to try careers that have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of local residents.

With over 800 different types of roles, local councils provide essential services that residents rely on every day, including adult and children's social care, planning, environmental health, finance, IT and more besides…

Helping your community is only one benefit of working for your local council, you can also grow your career with lots of training and development opportunities and enjoy flexible, inclusive work practices.

If you want to know more about working for your local council, the Make a Difference website has a host of inspirational staff stories from a variety of local councils across the country.

Working for Sefton Council

Sefton is a great place to live and work. Like our fellow councils, we have a wide variety of exciting roles and career paths on offer, you can check out our latest roles via our Jobs, Volunteering and Training webpages.

We also offer plenty of training, chances to learn and progress, as well as flexible family friendly policies.

When you visit our Jobs, Training and Volunteering page, please take time to listen to our Staff Stories and hear first-hand why Sefton is such a great place to work.

Be part of Sefton's exciting future

Cllr Christine Howard, Sefton Council's Cabinet Member for Corporate Services said:

“We have an exciting vision for Sefton’s future and are making great progress– there’s never been a better time to join us.

"Whether a new year feels like a time for a fresh start; you're looking to take the next step in your career, or if you aren't currently looking for work but are open to new opportunities, I encourage you to think about the messages from the Make a Difference campaign and take a look at what's on offer here at Sefton Council - we would really like to hear from you."

To check out and apply for our latest vacancies, visit the Jobs, Volunteering and Training webpages.