About us
Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be an award-winning and forward-thinking organisation that knows what it’s doing and where it’s going. We positively celebrate Diversity & Inclusion for all our employees and residents.
About the council
At Bracknell Forest Council we are always looking for better ways of doing things. The people in our community are at the centre of all that we do. Our staff are vital for delivering innovative projects.
This is your chance to make a lasting impact. The Bracknell town centre regeneration in 2017 saw the successful launch of The Lexicon; a £240m award winning shopping and leisure destination, with work on the next phase in full swing.
Location
This position is based at Time Square, Market Street, Bracknell but we work flexibly.
Bracknell Forest Council offices are located in East Berkshire. Bracknell benefits from a regular rail service from Reading to London Waterloo. Our main offices at Time Square are 5 minutes walk from both the bus and train stations and there is also ample parking close to our office and good cycle routes across Bracknell Forest. We are also conveniently located for transport with the M3, M4, M25 and Heathrow all less than a 30 minute drive. Bracknell Forest offer a range of flexible working initiatives to suit employee circumstances.
How the council works
Councillors and the full council
The council is run by councillors, who are elected by the local community. They serve for a period of 4 years. The council is made up of 41 elected councillors representing 15 wards.
The current makeup of the council is:
- 20 Labour councillors
- 10 Conservative councillors
- 7 Liberal Democrat councillors
- 3 Green Party councillors
- 1 Bracknell Forest Residents Group councillor
Senior leadership structure
The Corporate Management Team is made up of:
- Chief Executive
- Executive Director: People
- Executive Director: Place
- Executive Director: Resources
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to promoting equality. We celebrate diversity and support inclusion in everything we do. We want to build a borough where everyone feels respected and valued. Bracknell Forest should be a place where all can thrive, no matter their background, identity or circumstances.
Our approach
We consider equality and diversity in everything we do, from service delivery to policy-making. Our work is guided by fairness, dignity and respect and we always look to remove barriers that prevent people from accessing opportunities or support.
We follow the Public Sector Equality Duty. We think about how our choices and services impact people with protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
What we do
We promote equality of opportunity by identifying and addressing inequalities in areas such as education, housing, health and employment.
We support good relations between different communities, encouraging understanding and mutual respect.
We aim to remove discrimination. We do this through inclusive policies, staff training and active engagement with residents and partners.
Monitoring and accountability
We regularly publish equality monitoring reports to assess how well we’re meeting our commitments. These reports focus on social care, leisure services, and workforce diversity. They help us identify gaps and improve outcomes.
Our All of Us Equality Scheme 2025 to 2029 sets out our strategic goals and actions for a more inclusive borough. It was developed in collaboration with staff, residents and community partners.
Working in partnership
We work closely with local organisations, community groups and national bodies. This includes the work we do with the armed forces community and our stance against modern slavery.
Together, we support:
- vulnerable groups
- promote accessibility
- uphold human rights
Our commitment to those with a disability
We are signed up and committed to the Disability Confident scheme. We make sure that we will not treat a disabled person any less favourably because of their disability and will offer an interview to anyone with a disability who meets the essential criteria on the person specification. We are committed to making sure that disabled people and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.