EMPLOYER BACKGROUND

From property management to waste management, construction to leisure services, the council works to improve the quality of our lives. But how does it decide where, what and how much to spend on each service? How can the Council save money whilst improving the environment at the same time? These questions are the focus of the Finance Department, working alongside local politicians and presents a real challenge in this period of prioritisation and government cuts.

SESSION CONTENT

• Presentation on what the Council does.
• Prioritisation game, ‘which priorities do you think the Council should spend its money on’?
• Speed dating session with officers to talk about their work and their career pathway into local government finance.
• Wrap up session including questions and answers.
• Visits can accommodate up to 10 pupils at a time.

ROLES WITHIN ORGANISATION

• Qualified Accountants I Part Qualified Accountants I
• Insurance Officers I Investment Brokers I Payment Officers
• These are among those who ensure the Council can
• deliver its services to the local community.

CONTACT TO ARRANGE A VISIT

Name: Becky Talbot

Job Role: Head of HR

Tel: 01527 64252

Email: becky.talbot@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

Web: http://www.redditchbc.gov.uk