What’s it like to work for Chippenham Town Council?
Chippenham Town Council is one of the largest councils in the town and parish sector, we have a revenue budget of c£5M an ambitious capital programme, and 80 staff working across several locations in the town. We have an inspiring four-year Corporate Strategic Plan to take us through to 2026 and beyond, and were rated as ‘an ambitious and progressive council’ in the LGA Corporate Peer Challenge 2019, with another planned for early 2025.
Chippenham Town Council is committed to equality of opportunity and actively welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We offer good benefits including a generous pension and free staff parking where available.
Please click on the links below to read the following policies and reports,
Corporate Strategic Plan 2026-2030
LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Review Report 2019
LGA Corporate Peer Challenge Review Report 2025
Thinking big and delivering locally by Mark Smith, Chief Executive, published in the Municipal Journal 2023. Read the article by clicking the following link – Thinking big and delivering locally.
A Mirror to Success by Mark Smith, Chief Executive, published in the Municipal Journal 2025. Read the article by clicking the following link –Â A Mirror to Success.
Filling the Governance Gap by Mark Smith, Chief Executive, published in the Municipal Journal, September 2025. Read the article by clicking the following link – Filling the Governance Gap.
Benefits of working for the Town Council:
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- Work for a Town Council that strives to improve the quality of town life for present and future generations
- Ability to work flexibly
- A work environment steeped in history and a town centre location with excellent motorway and rail links
- Learning and development opportunities
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- 26 days holiday per year rising to 31 days after 5 years of service + bank holidays
- Buying or selling annual leave
- Access to a free centrally located work car park
- Generous maternity allowance
- Time Off In Lieu Policy
- Carer’s Leave
- Volunteering Days
When applying for a job with us you have two options:
Option 1:
You can send us just section 1 of the Application Form alongside your CV with a covering letter explaining why you would be the ideal candidate for the role and how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the criteria.
Click on the link below to view and complete Section 1 of the Application Form,
Section 1 of the Application Form
Option 2:
Send us the completed Application Form
Click on the link below to view and complete the Application Form,
Application Form
You can email your application to recruitment@chippenham.gov.uk or call us on 01249 446699 if you require more information.
To review the Job Applications Privacy Notice, please follow the link below,
Job Applications Privacy Notice
There are currently no open vacancies. Please keep an eye on our website and social media for future recruitment opportunities.
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You may see our Environmental Services team cutting back hedges and shrubs in the next few months, as part of their duties.
Hedge and shrub maintenance ordinarily takes place between 1st August and 28th February, in line with the bird nesting season. Hedges and shrubs are generally cut once annually during the Autumn/Winter maintenance programme, in accordance with the character of the area and to ensure the safe use of the town’s roads, pavements, parks, open spaces and residential properties.
Hedges are one of the most common issues reported to us. If you have a concern about a hedge or shrub that requires maintenance, please use our Report It system to inform us and we will ascertain ownership and take action where required - bit.ly/ReportIt_
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Trees are more than part of our landscape, they often become part of our memories. Perhaps it's the tree you pass on your daily walk, one that provides welcome shade on a sunny day, or one that reminds you of a special moment.
Which tree in Chippenham means the most to you?
Tomorrow is the final day to nominate your favourite tree. Everyone who submits a nomination will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win a £100 garden centre voucher.
The tree must be located within the Chippenham parish boundary and visible from a public space.
Find out more by visiting bit.ly/CTCFavourite_Tree and submit your nomination here - bit.ly/CTCFavouriteTree_Survey
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