About Us

Discover Bradford

From busy city streets to breathtaking valleys, Bradford offers the best of both worlds across 141 square miles of stunning landscapes and heritage towns. Whether you’re drawn to the vibrant heart of Bradford city or charming towns like Bingley, Ilkley, Keighley, and Shipley, there’s a community to suit every lifestyle. Explore characterful villages such as Addingham, Baildon, Burley in Wharfedale, Cullingworth, Denholme, Eastburn, Eccleshill, Haworth, Menston, Oxenhope, Queensbury, Silsden, Steeton and Thornton, each with its own unique story.

Bradford: Beyond Expectations

Think you know Bradford? Think again. A thriving £12 billion economy. 10 million visitors every year. A dynamic mix of urban energy and dramatic countryside. The youngest district in the UK, where nearly one in three is under 20. A community alive with diversity (over 150 languages spoken) and a vibrant mix of cultures and faiths shaped by generations of migration. From the city itself to towns like Keighley, Ilkley and Shipley, and iconic gems like Saltaire, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, every corner of Bradford tells a story.

A Year Like No Other

As this year’s UK City of Culture, 2025 will bring over 1,000 unforgettable events – from 365 bold new artist commissions to blockbuster festivals and groundbreaking international collaborations. Every performance will celebrate Bradford’s rich heritage, unstoppable creativity and the spirit of its people. It’s a year that promises to showcase the magic of the district... a place built on ambition, diversity and endless potential.

#LoveMyJob 

As the leading employer in the district, we care about creating a great place to work. We want every employee to be able to say they love their job, whatever that might be. We provide support to help that happen, from recently improved performance management systems to a wide range of learning and development opportunities both internally and delivered in collaboration with our partners. 

The colleagues around you can make or break how you feel about work. Having positive workmates, with a can-do attitude, who want to help and who care about getting things right, can make a massive difference.

  • •Onboarding: Fully inducted and supported by experienced colleagues. 

    •Growth & Development: An environment that nurtures personal and professional growth, with opportunities for career progression and upskilling. 

    •Diversity & Inclusion: We champion diversity and inclusion, ensuring our workplace is one in which all can thrive. 

    •Work-Life Balance: We respect and promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working arrangements whenever possible. 

    • A great Benefits Package: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave, access to a wide range of employee benefits, home and lifestyle discounts and savings 

    •Contribution to Community: Your work will have real-world impact on our community, making Bradford a better place to live, work, and play. 

  • •Flexible working (including hybrid working) 

    •31 days annual leave rising to 35 days per annum after 5 years’ continuous service

    •Annual Travel Card and Discounted Car Parking 

    •Local Government Pension Scheme

    •NHS Care Pension Scheme (Director of Public Health role only)

    •Cycle to Work Scheme 

    •Service Excellence Awards (Staff Awards)

    •Learning and Development 

    •The induction process, mentoring, and support of experienced colleagues. 

    •Metrofit Card and Club Active 

    •Bradford Credit Union 

    •Employee benefits and lifestyle, and home and electronic discounts scheme ‘Vivup’. 

    The platform gives you access to: 

    o   Exclusive lifestyle and home and electronic savings 

    oYour care wellbeing – a dynamic wellbeing platform offering a range of personal, emotional and financial wellbeing tools including 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP).

    o   Free Will writing