Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive.
About the role
As a Gardener, you will develop and maintain the ornamental horticultural areas within the award-winning parks, green spaces and public areas around the Borough of Rugby.
Key responsibilities will include.
About you
Working for Rugby Borough Councils Grounds Maintenance Team you’ll need practical experience within the horticultural, parks and or nursery industry and be experienced in the use and care of horticultural machinery with the aptitude to work outside in all weathers.
Alongside this you’ll need to be a competent, dependable, and motivated individual with a keen eye for detail.
A full driving licence is essential.
Benefits
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Leah Anderson-Howe, our Green Spaces Chargehand on 07350 358494.
Job Profile link
Interview Date: 26 August 2025
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Our method of application is online by following the link. If you are unable to apply on-line please contact 01788 533564, or e-mail: recruitment@rugby.gov.uk for further assistance.
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Please note the online recruitment process will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance on a Sunday between 10am and 11am.
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On Track is Rugby Borough Council’s social inclusion project which delivers services for young people in the Borough. Currently the project provides mentoring, alternative education programme, Planning and Preparation Assessment (PPA), Sports Leaders training, multi sports and recreational (Youth Club) opportunities for young people and pupils aged 8 upwards.
The post holder will be required to work both within schools and on community, based programmes during the year. Services to schools will focus on the delivery of mentoring support for pupils as well as sessions with smaller groups of pupils.
Youth Worker / Sports Leaders will be required to work on community-based programmes in youth clubs, parks and other open spaces delivering sports, outreach and detached work, as well as responding to support from our partners organisations in reducing ASB.
This is a part time, 20 hours a week 2-year Fixed Term contract.
As a Youth Worker / Sports Leader you to have a working record of experience coaching and be qualified to NGB Level 2 standard in at least one of the traditional sports or have a nationally recognised Youth Work qualification.
Applicants must be able to work during school hours (term time), during the day, evenings, and periods during school holidays. Flexibility exists within this. Your own transport would be beneficial but is not essential. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure under the Disclosure and Barring system.
The successful candidate will be provided with set working hours but may be required to work additional hours at peak times.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Kevin Brookes, On Track Coordinator on 01788 533747 or email kevin.brookes@rugby.gov.uk.
Interview Date: 10 October 2025
The Property Repairs Service is at a pivotal moment in its development and transformation to match the challenges of a modern repairs service in becoming more commercially focused, whilst improving repairs services to customers and are seeking to recruit a Property Repairs Team Leader to help achieve that transformation.
You’ll be undertaking the day-to-day operational management of Repairs & Voids service delivery, performance management of the administrative function and facilitating a customer first culture throughout the team. You will also assist the Property Repairs Manager with developing and improving the Council’s repairs service.
You’ll be effectively managing and leading the Repairs Scheduling, Financial and Administrative teams in a busy office environment, responding to enquiries from Customers, Suppliers, and external sub-contractors, to maintain service continuity and supply chain management.
Please see the linked Job Profile for full details of the role.
You will need good people management and leadership skills with experience of successfully leading change within a team in a repairs, property or housing management service.
You’ll have a strong work ethic, be reliable and able to deliver consistently good customer focussed outcomes. You must be able to work well under pressure while maintaining a high level of accuracy and demonstrate being well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads when faced with conflicting demands.
You will also be proficient in using standard MS Office systems at an advanced level. Experience of other IT systems such as Agresso and Total mobile would be an advantage.
Interview Date: 13 August 2025
We are committed to delivering high-quality services to our residents, with a focus on excellence, innovation, and sustainability. We are now seeking an experienced and dedicated Transport Manager to join our dynamic team.
The Transport Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the day-to-day operations of our fleet and transportation department. The role will focus on ensuring efficient and cost-effective fleet management, maintaining fleet compliance, managing the garage workshop and managing a team to ensure top-quality service delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Profile for full details.
Rugby Borough Council is dedicated to both Community and Colleague growth. With a focus on wellbeing and personal development, we offer a range of career opportunities where you can take pride in the positive changes you help create. Join an organisation committed to the success of one of the Country’s fastest-growing boroughs and the people who make it thrive
Rugby Borough Council are seeking a committed and community-minded individual to serve as Vice Chair of the Audit and Ethics Committee. This is an attractive role for someone who is passionate about good governance, transparency, and ethical leadership.
As Vice Chair, you will support the Chair in overseeing the Council’s audit processes, risk management, and ethical standards. You will play a key role in ensuring accountability and integrity in public service. The role is a fixed term for a period of 4 years.
There will be the requirement to attend approximately 4–6 meetings per year alongside preparation time for reviewing reports and documentation
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in leading committee meetings and setting agendas
Review internal and external audit reports
Promote high standards of conduct among elected members
Provide independent oversight of governance and risk frameworks
You will need to have experience in audit, finance, governance, or ethics with strong analytical and communication skills. You’ll be able to demonstrate a commitment to public service and impartiality and the ability to work collaboratively with Councillors and Officers.
For an informal discussion about this role please contact Jon Illingworth Chief Officer Finance and Performance on 01788533410 or Paul Dudfield - Chair of Audit and Ethics Committee on 07795474347.
Help shape the integrity of local government in Rugby — apply today!
To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@rugby.gov.uk. Your covering letter should explain why you are interested in this role and what qualities you can bring to the team.
Interview Date: 27 August 2025
Rugby Council are dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community, ensuring that our residents live in safe, well-maintained homes.
As our Property Repairs and Voids Manager, you’ll be leading and managing our large Property Repairs Team, being responsible for the maintenance of the Council’s social housing stock and leased properties, keeping them in a state of compliance within all statutory and regulatory requirements.
You’ll be ensuring that all work is completed efficiently, to a high standard and in line with Health and Safety Regulations through managing a team of skilled tradespeople, coordinating with external contractors, and maintaining strong relationships with tenants and stakeholders.
You’ll need to have strong experience of leading a Repairs and Maintenance Service within Social Housing leading a large multi-discipline workforce including field-based staff.
A strategic thinker, you’ll have demonstrable experience of ‘on the ground’ delivery with process and design improvement skills and a strong commercial acumen with experience of budget planning and management.
You’ll have experience of successfully leading change in a team and driving service through performance management and improvements.
Interview Date: TBC
Salary - £25,183 - £27,269 Pay award pending
This is a great role for someone who loves working with the wider community and a diverse range of people to help them get the best from their living environment, supporting the delivery of our ambitious housing retrofit programmes under the Warm Homes: Social Housing Fund Wave 3 project.
As our Retrofit and Engagement Coordinator, you’ll be directly engaging with residents, both Council tenants and private homeowners / renters, building strong relationships with them and ensuring they’re informed about upcoming and ongoing retrofit projects.
You’ll also be liaising with Council staff, external surveyors, contractors, agencies, and residents to deliver high quality customer care and resident engagement during and after housing retrofit projects, keeping residents updated with appointment dates and addressing any concerns they may have throughout the retrofit process
This is a two-year fixed term contract offering the opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable housing development.
This role suits someone with good face to face communication, relationship building and persuasion skills who has experience of working with a diverse range of people to help improve things for them. You could have gained this experience working in the charity sector, social housing, or something similar.
Some knowledge of construction would be beneficial or an aptitude for it to help you be able to explain plans and projects to the relevant community members - we can help you develop knowledge specific to our retrofitting project.
A good level of administrative ability is also needed alongside organisational and creative skills.
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking team at a council committed to innovation, climate action, and partnership-led transformation -apply today to help us shape a greener future for Rugby.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Elaine Allso, our Project Manager on 01788 533786.