Jobs and careers

Job Vacancies

All job opportunities with Hartlepool Borough Council are advertised on the North East Jobs website. You can also browse a selection of our current vacancies further down this page.

Help with your application

If you need support to complete your application or want to access training to improve your skills, our Jobs and Skills Service can help.

Visit the Hartlepool Jobs and Skills website to find out more.

Current vacancies

  • Health and Safety Adviser

    Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to recruit an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join the Health, Safety and Risk Team

    Published: 4 June 2026

  • Planning Enforcement Officer

    Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Planning Enforcement Officer who has the knowledge and understanding of planning issues and is able to investigate and resolve alleged breaches of planning control.

    Published: 4 June 2026

  • Business Admin Apprentice

    Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to recruit a Business Admin Apprentice to join our busy Team

    Published: 4 June 2026

  • Apprentice Plumber/Gas Fitter

    Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to recruit an Apprentice Plumber /Gas Fitter to join their busy team.

    Published: 4 June 2026

  • Horticulture Apprentice

    Hartlepool Borough Council are seeking to recruit Horticulture Apprentices to join the Grounds Maintenance / Street Cleansing department

    Published: 4 June 2026

  • Recovery Coordinator

    Hartlepool Borough Council are looking for a Recovery Coordinator (Adults) to join our busy Substance Misuse Team.

    Published: 4 June 2026

Apprenticeships

All apprenticeship opportunities with Hartlepool Borough Council are also advertised on the North East Jobs website.

Search for an apprentice opportunity

News

National recognition for Hartlepool Council

Hartlepool Borough Council has been awarded the Supportive Social Work Employer Award (Silver) at the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2024.

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Group photo at the 'WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS' with one person holding a framed certificate in front of a colourful backdrop