Wigan Council

About Us

Working for Wigan Council

Wigan Council employs over 4,000 staff, not including schools. We are the ninth largest metropolitan authority in the country and the second largest in Greater Manchester, delivering over 700 services to around 323,000 residents.

As one of the biggest employers in the borough we have focused on our relationship with staff through an innovative range of engagement, reward and recognition initiatives.

What it’s like to work for us?

Reasons To Join The Family

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits.

From a generous pension scheme to an employee benefits platform, what we offer at Wigan is much more than just a payslip. Here are the fantastic benefits available for our employees.

The type of jobs we recruit for?

Varied.

Benefits

Flexible schedule
Work from home
Wellness programmes
Other