Trafford Council is an ambitious Local Authority in Greater Manchester and is committed to delivering the best possible service to the local community. In order to achieve this, Trafford recognises the significant part their people play in this delivery and have created a workplace culture they are incredibly proud of.

Colleague engagement is at the heart of this culture, which consists of numerous impactful activities and initiatives, like Let’s Talk and Time to Shine recognition awards that shape the colleague experience, create a sense of belonging and place colleague inclusion and wellbeing front and centre of the approach.

As part of the EPIC organisational values, Trafford offers a team of Mental Health First Aiders, a range of inclusion focused network groups and has more recently become a Real Living Wage Accredited and Carer Confident Employer, as well as signing up to the GM Inclusion Standards. A range of awareness days are also regularly celebrated with different activities and storytelling to reflect lived experience and encourage open dialogue.

The council encourages a blended approach to professional and personal development, supported by the regular development EPIC Check-ins that are encouraged. Colleagues at all levels of the organisation are encouraged to take up the numerous opportunities available, which includes 1:1 coaching, e-learning, as well as a wide range of apprenticeships and supported internships. Managers are also encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge through the internal EPIC Manager programme.