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.
The Borough has great access to key motorway networks and the rail services which provides quick alternative commuting options for the whole of Warwickshire, Coventry, Birmingham, Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
About the role
This is a Fixed Term Contract for 6 months.
As our Human Resources Business Partner you’ll be joining an established team providing a high quality, professional People Management Service to the Council and its employees.
You’ll be joining us in a dynamic time of change in which we’re undergoing transformation in several key areas and embedding a positive, CAN DO culture and values to drive both colleague and customer satisfaction.
This is a hands on, operational position where you’ll have responsibility for several Service Areas, developing close relationships with stakeholders and employees that you will utilise to do a range of HR activities such as;
Please see the linked Job Profile for full details.
About you
You’ll be an experienced CIPD qualified Human Resources professional who’s resilient, ethical and relationship focused who thrives in an environment where they can help advise and influence to get positive outcomes for all involved.
You’ll have experience of working with a wide range of employees across multiple departments doing hands on HR work including absence management, policy development, case work, trade union consultation, pay and benefits and workforce planning
Public Sector experience or experience within a Unionised environment is preferred but not essential.
Benefits
Job Profile link
Interview Date: 5 November 2025
Apply now or see more about our Careers here - Careers - Rugby Borough Council including our Corporate Values, Employee Benefits and Hints and Tips for a great application.
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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We are looking for a Finance Business Partner to join our highly motivated Financial Services team, where continuous improvement and value for money are a priority.
This is a key role to where you’ll be providing financial, commercial and strategic support to Service Managers alongside project support for the transformation of services.
The main focus of this role will be to support our Housing Revenue Account (HRA) services.
The role will be office based with the option of hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
Responsibilities will include -
This is a great role either for someone who’s an experienced Finance Business Partner or similar, or someone with the aspirations, skills and abilities to be one.
Alongside a minimum of AAT qualification (or other equivalent qualification) you’ll need experience of working in a finance environment and be competent in the use of a financial management system to produce budget reporting, annual accounts and financial statements in accordance with the CIPFA Accounting Code of Practice.
You’ll need excellent stakeholder communication and management skills, being a great communicator including being able to explain financial concepts to non-financial staff.
Please see the linked job profile for full details of the role as well as the skills, experience and qualifications required for the role at Grade E and F.
For an informal discussion about this role, please email Faiyaz Latif, our Lead Accountant Faiyaz.latif@rugby.gov.uk to arrange a call.
Interview Date: 30 October 2025
We're looking for a dedicated Benefits Officer to join our team. In this vital role, you'll be on the front line, helping residents in our community navigate the benefits system and access the financial support they need.
This isn't just about processing forms—it's about compassion, accuracy, and problem-solving. You'll be using your skills to guide people through challenging times, ensuring they receive the correct support and helping to build a stronger, fairer community for everyone.
What you'll do:
Alongside your experience of processing Housing Benefit, Council Tax Reduction claims and Discretionary Housing Payment applications and knowledge in this area, ideally you will have experience of working with Civica OpenRevenues and Workflow systems, but this is not essential as training can be provided.
You’ll also need -
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Zoe Chapman, our Benefits Team Leader on 01788 533486.
Interview Date: 21 October 2025
Join the financial services team as one of our Payments Officers and champion excellent management of financial resources, promoting efficiency, high performance, probity, and outstanding value for money services.
You will be processing invoices, raising purchase orders, answering supplier enquiries and undertaking payment runs, as well as responding to enquiries from internal and external customers with a high standards of customer service.
Administration and record keeping functions and the processing of incoming cash and cheques also form part of this role.
Demonstrable numeracy, literacy and computer skills are essential to this role, alongside attention to detail and accurate performance of tasks and record keeping. You will also need to demonstrate effective communication skills, the ability to work efficiently and to a high standard.
Good IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office products are required - you will ideally have previous experience of carrying out Accounts Payable tasks, and experience of using Unit 4 Business World / Agresso is also desirable although in house training can be provided.
You will need to have a flexible approach to prioritising daily tasks and the ability to work as part of a team. The successful candidate will be well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads when faced with conflicting demands.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join a team that works in a supportive and collaborative environment.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Jean Stevenson, our Technical Accountant -01788 533449 / jean.stevenson@rugby.gov.uk
Interview Date: 14 October 2025
This is an exciting opportunity to work with the team at the Benn Hall in preparing the building for their many varied events. The Benn Hall is Rugby's premier entertainment venue! Theatre, Music & Comedy Events all year round and available for hire for any type of private event or function. We're constantly innovating our offerings and desirability as a social hub and destination venue in the heart of the town.
As our Casual Hall Attendant you will be a key holder for the building, responsible at times for the opening and closing of the building.
The role will involve lifting and moving heavy objects, undertaking general maintenance duties within the building and assisting the cleaning team.
Previous experience in caretaking or similar a position would be desirable.
Please note, this is a casual role and will involve unsociable working hours such as weekends, early mornings, evenings and bank holidays, with a degree of flexibility required for availability.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call the Benn Hall team on 01788 533719.
Interview Date: 20 October 2025