ABOUT USLiving in Powys
A great place to live
Powys is a stunning county that has beautiful, rural, scenery and communities, spectacular landscapes, waterfalls, green open spaces for walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and wildlife enthusiasts which brings with it numerous benefits:
- Royal Welsh Agricultural Show
- We are home to some of the best festivals in the UK - The Hay Festival of Literature attracts top writers and celebrities, while the Green Man festival is becoming one of the top music festivals and the Machynlleth Comedy Festival attracts the finest line-up
- Elan Valley
- The Brecon Beacons rest within the south of the county and the Snowdonia National Park is only a few minutes' drive from our northwest boundary
The county has excellent theatres, a vibrant Welsh cultural heritage, thriving arts and artisan scenes.
Powys is home to some fantastic events. The Hay Festival of Literature has an international reputation that attracts top writers and celebrities. The Green Man festival is rapidly becoming one of the top boutique festivals on the summer music circuit and the Royal Welsh Agricultural Show is the largest agricultural show in Europe.
Spend your weekends exploring the 2,000 square miles of countryside and having great adventures... there's something to do for everyone — wildlife enthusiasts, walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. Sport addicts have plenty of choice with a range of local football, rugby, cricket and golf clubs to choose from.
Powys has a community spirit and togetherness with strong local neighbourhood networks. It's also about well-being and offering safe and supportive communities to live.
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CAREERS
We provide hundreds of services to nearly 60,000 households, so there is a job for you no matter what your interests, skills or qualifications.
Working for us allows you to do the job you love while enjoying what matters to you.
Whether you're starting out in your career or an experienced professional you will find an opportunity to suit you at Powys County Council. We offer some great benefits, and you'll have a healthy work-life balance with time to explore the beautiful countryside and spend time with your family.
Our Offer to You
We recognise the importance of rewarding our employees for their hard work supporting our communities. We offer a great range of benefits, rewards and support to our employees to help them thrive in their career. These include:
- Competitive Pay
- First Class Training and Development
- A great place to live
- Relocation Packages
- Annual Leave
- Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing
- Our Coaching Offer
- Lease Car Scheme (non teaching roles)
- Powys County Council Rewards Scheme
