About Cambridge City
Cambridge lies approximately 50 miles north of London and is well connected by road and rail, making it an attractive city for living, working, and studying. The city is home to world-class institutions such as the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University, as well as Addenbrooke’s Hospital and a rapidly expanding biomedical campus. These organisations, together with a thriving innovation and research sector, contribute to a highly skilled and diverse workforce and make Cambridge a city of opportunity and ambition.
At Cambridge City Council, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our workforce and committed to creating an environment where staff feel valued, empowered, and supported to succeed. We invest in wellbeing, learning and development, organisational development, and leadership, guided by our People & Culture Strategy, which sets out our vision for equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging (EDIB).
The city itself is diverse, with communities that experience both significant wealth and real deprivation. This brings both opportunities and responsibilities: ensuring access to services, housing, and employment, while fostering inclusive and thriving communities.
For the Assistant Director: People & Change, Cambridge offers an exciting and complex context. You will lead and support our people through change, fostering high-performing, resilient teams, and embedding a culture of collaboration, courage, compassion, and accountability. Your leadership will help shape the organisation’s future and ensure that our people are equipped, inspired, and empowered to deliver excellent services for the residents and communities of Cambridge.
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