Working for Cheltenham Borough Council
Cheltenham is a vibrant and elegant Regency town located on the edge of the beautiful Cotswolds. It's renowned for its festivals of literature, music, science and jazz. And of course, it's home to the most prestigious jump racing event of the year, the Cheltenham Festival, culminating in the Gold Cup.
As the most complete Regency town in the UK, Cheltenham is brimming with history as well as award-winning parks and gardens and offers excellent shopping and dining experiences. It's a great place to live and work. It was voted the Best Place to Live in the South West 2020 by the Sunday Times with its education, culture and connectivity highlighted amongst its best attributes.
We employ around 240 people in a variety of jobs. You can search all our latest vacancies here and apply online. You can also find out more about working for the council and living in Cheltenham.
LGR portfolio director
Gloucestershire’s seven councils are embarking on a once-in-a-generation transformation as we progress our Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) programme. We are creating a new, modernised model of local government designed to deliver better services, improved value for money, and long-term benefits for every community.
We are now seeking an exceptional and influential leader to become our LGR portfolio director—a role at the heart of this historic change.
- Salary: £109,000 – £120,000
- Closing date: 7 December 2025
LGR portfolio director full details and application information
