ABOUT USOur vision and values
The Council’s vision is ‘Restoring Pride in Harrow’. This is underpinned by the following priorities:
- A council that puts residents first
- A borough that is clean and safe
- A place where those in need are supported
To restore pride in Harrow, the Council will start by putting residents first. We will seek to deliver a well-run Council providing good value for money for all. We will work with partners and businesses to create a clean and safe borough, where residents can be confident to settle, make roots and raise a family.
Following the adoption of the new vision and priorities, a new Corporate Plan has been crafted. This plan outlines how we will strive to meet these priorities and the measures for tracking and monitoring our progress.
In 2016 the following values were launched and implemented:
- Do It Together
- Make It Happen
- Be Courageous
Our Strategy
The workforce strategy will create an organisational culture that encourages and makes better use of talent within the workforce. We will also provide opportunities for all, especially young people, and ensure that staff are engaged, motivated, and supported in learning new skills and adopting new ways of working.
How we want the Council to be...
- Representative of local community
- Skilled
- Motivated
- Flexible
- Adaptable and accountable
- Innovative
- Diverse
CAREERS
Believe in yourself. Believe in Harrow.
A leading outer London borough offering the best of city and country lifestyles.
With one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse populations in the country, Harrow is a place where you can build a rewarding career and an enjoyable life, side by side.
On the outskirts of London, our area offers excellent transport connections to central London, as well as extensive parks and green belt. It’s this mix of town and country that makes it such a thriving, modern and inclusive area, where people from so many different backgrounds are building their futures.
BENEFITS
Wellness
- 24/7 access to EAP Service
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Onsite bike storage
- Flexible Working
- Equality Advisory Support Service
Saving & investment
- Competitive pay
- LGPS Pensions Scheme (23.5% Employer contribution)
- Discount programs for, Apple, Disneyland, Canon, and a range of other retailers through the staff portal.
- Harrow Savings and Loans -Credit Union
- Flexible Working
Career development
- Advancement opportunities
- Comprehensive onboarding program
- Professional skills and management training
- Apprenticeship Levy Funded Training at leading Universities
- Internal mobility program
Work-life balance
- 25 days holidays + bank holidays
- Sick leave and support programmes
- Paid maternity/parental/adoption leave
- Social events and celebrations
- Staff Networks
