Trafford Council, one of the biggest employers in the Greater Manchester borough, strives to be an employer of choice. It provides a great benefits package, a focus on health and wellbeing, widespread flexible working, as well as extensive learning, succession and development opportunities.

The council encourages a blended approach to professional and personal development. A learning and development calendar outlines the training available to staff. It is a mix of job-specific training and skills and behaviour development. Events are complemented by e-learning modules, of which there are more than 250.

Staff can attain professional qualifications throughout the council's Upskill and professional qualification programme. Subjects range from mindfulness and postgraduate certificates in family group conferences, to formal management qualifications.

Apart from the services Trafford Council provides, it also works with partners to deliver its vision for the future, pledging to reduce health inequalities, raise people out of poverty and address the climate crisis.

Underpinning this is its workforce and its values. The council aims to be "epic". It will "empower" its staff to deliver the best outcomes. It is "people-centred", valuing all people – whether they be staff or residents. It is "inclusive", and is committed to creating an environment where all are welcome. It is also "collaborative" and works with partners, people and organisations to deliver the right support and the right services at the right time. The "epic" strategy makes sure staff are valued, listened to and able to contribute to delivering the vision.