Dumfries and Galloway Council

Working for Dumfries and Galloway

A team that works.

As the region's largest employer we're responsible for delivering the services that make life better to over 148,000 people.  That's why everything we do is driven by high standards and a vision designed to meet the needs and aspirations of the communities we serve.

We're responsible for ensuring that we recognise the input of our 6,500 people who enable us to realise our ambitions.  We understand that while your work matters to you, it's not the only thing going on in your life.  That's why we offer a range of flexible working patterns and generous holiday allowance as well as family friendly leave time, where appropriate.

We work as a team, working together to make a real and positive impact on the lives of everyone in the region. We believe that sharing knowledge and expertise is essential to delivering the best service possible.  We will support your ambition and do all we can when it comes to your career development and training.

Working here allows you to make the most of your skills. Whatever they are.

Applications will be accepted from candidates from out with the UK and sponsorship considered for eligible posts.  Where posts are not eligible for sponsorship, candidates must have the right to work in the UK and will be asked to provide evidence of this.  For information about applying for work from out with the UK, please see Right to Work in the UK - Information on Visas and Immigration.

Living in Dumfries and Galloway

Life's as relaxed as you want it to be.

Stunning coastlines, tranquil countryside, historic villages, busy towns – it's all here, so no matter what your idea of the perfect lifestyle is, Dumfries and Galloway can offer it.

Set in the south of Scotland, Dumfries and Galloway covers 2,380 square miles (making it the third largest region in Scotland) and has plenty to offer. For outdoor types there's world-class mountain biking, while dedicated shoppers can indulge in some serious retail therapy at Gretna's Outlet Village or any of Dumfries's high street stores. And that's just for starters. The area is rich in history, so there are plenty of interesting places to visit, while the regions towns are home to some great places to eat and drink, as well as all the well known shops you'd expect.

The area enjoys comparatively low house prices, low crime rates and low unemployment, combined with high standards of education and healthcare – a great combination in anyone's book.

Add to this great transport links (the M74 connects England and Scotland, while the A75 Euro Route puts the Irish Ferry Sea Ports within easy reach) and it's easy to see why life here is such an attractive proposition.

Equality and Diversity

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality and diversity. We want to be an organisation that is representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.

We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector.  

We work closely with our employees and have a range of staff networks who support and represent the interests of colleagues and their allies including LGBT+, women, and colleagues with a disability or long term health condition.

Disability Confident

We are proud to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the scheme disabled candidates who meet the minimum (essential) criteria for a vacancy specified in the job description will be guaranteed an interview. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. We aim to help and support in any way we can during the recruitment process.

To support disabled colleagues working in the Council we have guidance in place regarding reasonable adjustments. This provides both employees and managers with support and guidance for agreeing what adjustments can be made to support them to do their job.

Staff sometimes develop a disability during the course of their employment and Dumfries and Galloway Council aim to help them stay in employment if this is their wish. This is our legal duty, but it is also a sensible step to help retain staff with valuable skills.

Equality Monitoring

To ensure we are providing equality of opportunity, we ask all candidates to complete an Equality Monitoring Questionnaire as part of our process – this information is not shared with the selection team other than to advise on eligibility for a guaranteed job interview under the Disability Confident Scheme or on any necessary adjustments to process.

Help for British Sign Language users

British Sign Language (BSL) users can contact us via contactSCOTLAND-BSL, the online British Sign Language interpreting service. Find out more on the contactSCOTLAND website.