Hounslow is one of the most diverse boroughs in the country - home to 288,000 people speaking 188 different languages. We’re a gateway to London and the world, well connected and stretching from the centre of town in the East to the counties in the West. We are an axis for global competitiveness as a city and as a nation. 

Our economy is one of the largest of any local authority area in the UK. We have a dynamic, industrious and entrepreneurial business community – from the HQs of global brands to cutting-edge start-ups – and are leading the way in media, gaming and tech, with a fast-growing creative sector.  

Bustling town centres, quality schools, wonderful parks and waterways, and world-class historic and cultural attractions make for a great place to live, work and visit.  

We have a clear vision for the Council, the borough and our communities, articulated in our new Corporate Plan.  This is underpinned by a detailed Delivery Plan and Finance Strategy. We’re on our journey to create:

A GREENER HOUNSLOW

Where people live in a sustainable borough, where clean air, environmentally conscious transport options, employment in green jobs, and access to green spaces improves wellbeing.

A SAFER HOUNSLOW

Where the borough is a safe place with low crime levels and a place in which people feel safe and secure as well.

A HEALTHIER HOUNSLOW

Where people enjoy good health, live well and independently, and keep active throughout their lives.

A THRIVING HOUNSLOW

Where local people flourish in a borough which is home to good-quality education, training, jobs and successful businesses, and where they live in strong, prosperous communities.

A LIVEABLE HOUNSLOW

Where people can live in homes that work for them and in neighbourhoods where they can belong, look out for each other, and play a role In their local community.

A CLEANER HOUNSLOW

Where our borough is clean and litter free, reflective of the pride people have in their communities.

The One Hounslow values that drive us


LEAD WITH HEART

We’re here for the people
of Hounslow.

We work together with them and for them with care and compassion, with patience and in partnership.

We put ourselves in other’s shoes, remembering that every person is different, and every interaction is a real moment in their lives.

We always feel first.


BE A ROCK

There’s lots to do and
people need us.

It’s up to us to take the initiative.

To take responsibility.

To stand up and be counted. Everyday.

It’s about being super focused, effective and efficient.

It’s about allocating our resources smartly and with good rationale – using data to help guide our decisions.

But most of all, it’s about having the strength and determination to keep on going through thick and thin.


HARNESS THE MIX

We work together, across disciplines and roles.

We talk a lot, and share our insights, our skills and our experience.

We’re not interested in siloes or defensiveness. We’re always open to different approaches, we’re flexible and ready to adapt.

We break down barriers to unlock the problem-solving power of our amazing mix
of minds.


DO NEW

We need to do things differently if we’re going to help Hounslow people thrive in the future.

Hard work is important but
it’s not enough on its own.
We need to challenge ourselves to break new ground, invent new approaches, try new ideas, keep moving forward and keep improving. That means being ready to stop doing things we’ve done before. It means taking on risk and backing each other when
we take a leap.


PASS ON THE POWER

The world keeps on
changing and we need to change with it. We won’t be able to adapt fast enough if we stick to old-fashioned command and control.

We need to hand over responsibility and give people more power to make decisions and take action themselves. It’s about being transparent and straightforward. It’s about providing tools and support. But, most of all, it’s about being ready to trust each other to do the right thing.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partners at Tile Hill