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Sunderland City Council - About Us

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There has never been a better time to consider a career with Sunderland City Council.
Sunderland, is aiming to be the best place to live in the UK, with its world-class university a range of heritage, cultural and sporting attractions, a growing reputation as one of the world's most IT intelligent Cities and recent Digital Challenge Winner.

Leisure facilities are second to none for those who love the outdoors, from the C2C cycle route to the beach-side marine activities centre for surfing and sailing and not to mention our ski slope! For those who prefer excitement indoors, there's a range of facilities from Europe's largest rock-climbing wall to the new 50m swimming pool. For culture, the Northern Gallery for Contemporary Art attracts national media attention and there's also The National Glass Centre, the acclaimed Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens and the Sunderland Empire. Following it recent £4.5 million transformation the empire is the only theatre between Edinburgh and Manchester capable of staging major West End shows like Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Starlight Express and Miss Saigon.

Sunderland is a city with everything you need - without the rat race. With excellent local and national transport links around the North East and across the whole country, it's the ideal place to work, study, bring up a family, put down roots and make your home.

Our people are our most valuable asset and we offer a benefits package that includes:
• A minimum of 22 days holiday per year
• Flexible working hours scheme
• A range of policies, along with a real commitment to, supporting work/life balance
• Childcare vouchers
• Access to our in-house confidential support/counselling services
• The option to join our final salary pension scheme

Sunderland City Council is comprised of 5 directorates, which are overseen by the office of the Chief Executive. Children’s Services, Community and Cultural Services, Corporate Services, Development and Regeneration, Health Housing and Adult Services

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Sunderland City Council
Civic Centre
Burdon Road
Sunderland
SR2 7DN
0191 5205504