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
We are seeking a dedicated and respectful Cemeteries Operative to join our Grounds Maintenance team. You will play an important role in maintaining our cemeteries to a high standard and assisting with the preparation and completion of burials and related duties.
This is a sensitive and rewarding role, providing a valued service to the local community at times of need.
Key Responsibilities
About You
You will have:
Alongside this you’ll need to be a competent, dependable, and motivated individual with a keen eye for detail.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
Benefits
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Daniel Mallinson, our Green Spaces Supervisor on 07854 996265.
Job Profile link
Interview Date: 13 November 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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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.
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.
Interview Date: 5 November 2025
Rugby Borough Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and customer focused Housing Officer into their Housing Services Team.
You will be providing patch-based housing management, and tenancy and estates management support to the housing service team to enable our tenants to succeed and sustain their tenancy.
You will work on both proactive and reactive service delivery, taking a holistic approach in ensuring we assist our customers in sustaining their tenancy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated team where we want our tenants to succeed.
Ideally you will possess a good working knowledge of sustainment and enforcement with experience and understanding around all aspects of housing management and the legislation that underpins it.
Alongside this you will need experience of dealing with the public both face to face and by phone and be able to deal with pressurised situations in a controlled and effective manner.
For an informal discussion about this role, please call Sharon Beckitt, Housing Services Team Leader on 01788 533753 or Amanda Jones Lead Tenancy Officer on 01788 533751.
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