Around 211,500 people call the borough home, and each neighbourhood has its own character, challenges and strengths. From vibrant, diverse areas like Queen’s Park and Church Street to long established communities across Pimlico and Westbourne, the council works every day to support residents with services that genuinely make a difference.
We are responsible for delivering the things people rely on most: safe and well maintained homes, children’s services, adult social care, public health, neighbourhood safety, and support for families and local businesses. We also put major focus on community wellbeing, investing in cost of living support, neighbourhood improvements, and high quality care for children and adults alike.
If you join us, you’ll be contributing to a council that supports some of the most dynamic and diverse communities in the country.
The Vision and priorities
Our long term vision is simple but ambitious: to build a Fairer Westminster. This means putting residents at the heart of every decision we make and tackling the inequalities that affect daily life in the city.
A few of our key priorities include:
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Fairer Communities
Where everyone feels welcome and safe, and anti social behaviour is tackled effectively.
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Fairer Economy
Where local businesses thrive, residents can access good jobs and young people have pathways into work.
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Fairer Housing
Where residents have safe, good quality homes and access to the support they need. We’ve built more than 300 new homes in recent years and continue to improve services after securing a C1 regulatory rating.
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Fairer Environment
With a clear commitment to tackling the climate emergency, promoting sustainable travel and creating greener neighbourhoods.
At its core, Fairer Westminster is about creating a city where services are accessible, inclusive and shaped around what residents tell us matters most.
Culture and working
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Westminster is committed to being an employer where people feel supported, included and able to be themselves. We work hard to create a culture where fairness, accessibility and respect runs through everything we do, and we regularly review workforce data to understand employee experiences and make improvements.
Staff networks add to this culture by giving colleagues a real voice. Whether it’s the ABLE Network for staff with disabilities, the Global Majority Network, or Family Loop, these groups help shape policies, raise awareness and build community across the
In short: you’ll join a team that genuinely cares about inclusion and is always working to get better.
Employee benefits
Working at Westminster comes with a generous package designed to support your wellbeing inside and outside of work.
Here are some of the highlights:
- Flexible and agile working to help balance work and home life.
- 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays, a birthday day off, and options to buy extra leave.
- 16 paid volunteering hours each year so you can support causes you care about.
- Local Government Pension Scheme, one of the most valuable benefits Westminster offers.
- Interest free season ticket loans for public transport.
- Enhanced parental leave, including 6 months full pay and extra support for premature births. Coaching sessions are also available to help with the transition.
- Cycle to Work Scheme, with savings of up to 44%.
- Discounts platform (Vivup) offering savings across retailers, gyms, leisure and wellbeing products.