Inverclyde Council

Working in Inverclyde

A team that pulls together

Our 4,000 strong team is our biggest and best asset. After all, without the input of our people we can't achieve our goals. That's why we aim to be the best employer we can be and why our vision of excellent employee practice is at the heart of everything we do.

We know that work is only a small part of your life. That's why on top of a generous salary package we offer a range of employee benefits designed to help you get the work/ life balance right. Benefits like maternity, paternity and adoption leave. The option of flexible, family friendly hours for those with children under 16 or who care for a dependant. Not to mention life assurance, discount schemes and – where applicable – relocation assistance.

This is a challenging and exciting time for us and in order to help us achieve our goals, not only do we want to attract the best people possible to join us, but also to help those already on our team realise their true potential. That's why we're committed to helping our people develop their skills and build on their experience. We want our people to progress and we provide the opportunities and support they need to do just that.

Inverclyde Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel / reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government – please view our current vacancies and apply.

We're a team and everyone in that team counts.

Job Start Payment is a one-off payment of £250, or £400 if the young person has responsibility for any children. It is there to support young people with costs associated with starting a new job. It is available to people aged 16 to 24, or 25 if they are a care leaver. Find out more about jobs and careers with us.

If you are selected for interview and applied via the Recruitment Portal you will receive an email advising you whether you have been unsuccessful or if successful the date, time and location etc of the interview. If you applied via a hard-copy form, we will phone or write to you approximately 2 weeks before the interview date. Interviews are normally arranged 4 – 6 weeks after the closing date. If you have not heard from us within that timescale we regret to advise that you have not been short-listed for interview.
 

Living in Inverclyde

All together a great place to live

Inverclyde is in West Central Scotland, just 20 miles from the centre of Glasgow. The region boasts great scenery, a vibrant housing market and great transport links to Glasgow and beyond.

Inverclyde is home to 81,540 people, making us one of the smaller local authorities in Scotland (although, as you'll read elsewhere on this site, that doesn't stop us having big ambitions!). The region includes a variety of towns and villages including main towns Greenock, Port Glasgow and Gourock on the Firth of Clyde, and smaller coastal towns and villages such as Inverkip and Wemyss Bay to the South West, while further inland you'll find picturesque rural villages such as Kilmacolm.

Voted one of Scotland's top four investment locations in a 2006 survey, the area is enjoying substantial regeneration with major investment in schools; leisure and retail facilities; and housing – numerous big name builders are currently creating a range of new homes in the region.

All together it adds up a rather tempting prospect.

Please be aware that if you are visiting Greenock, there is an exciting £23.5m project to transform the town centre, improve links between the waterfront and retail areas, and create new civic and green spaces.

The redevelopment of Central Greenock will be carried out in phases, starting in January 2026 with the demolition of Hector McNeil House. Thereafter, the eastern section of the Oak Mall, A78 High Street flyover and the Bullring Roundabout will be pulled down.

The main roadworks phase of the redevelopment is due to begin in early 2026 with a new low-level road and signalised junction installed to replace the flyover and roundabout. A refreshed Oak Mall entrance, additional public areas, and more greenspaces will also be created as part of the project. Works are expected to be completed in 2027.

During this time, public transport will remain fully operational, with the bus station and main bus routes continuing as normal. Any temporary changes will be communicated by local operators. Access to key central streets including West Blackhall Street, West Burn Street and Cathcart Street will be maintained throughout the works, although some disruption may occur around Wallace Place, Container Way and Dalrymple Street as activity progresses near the Bullring Roundabout. A wide range of parking options will continue to be available, many offering the Ring‑Go payment system for easier Pay & Display. The Bullring Roundabout and Hunters Place car parks will remain open until January 2026, while the King Street car park may be closed for part of the project. For full details including key dates, the latest news, details of any diversions and a map of town centre parking, please go to https://www.inverclyde.gov.uk/centralgreenockproject