Welcome Letter
Message from the City Treasurer

Thank you for your interest in working with Westminster City Council.
Home to the UK’s monarchy, world-famous landmarks and the Government, Westminster is one of the most dynamic and exciting places in which to live and work. The council’s vision is for Westminster to be a City for All, built on the fundamentals of being a global city, celebrating strong neighbourhoods and thriving communities. With one million commuters and visitors passing through our streets each day – plus the fact that the area provides £55 billion of the UK’s economic output – the impact made by the officers of Westminster City Council are on a scale that is second to none. It makes for a working atmosphere that is fast-paced, vibrant and exhilarating.
With a standing best in class objective, our record breaking finance team has rewritten the history books and pushed the boundaries of public finance in pursuit of this ambition. We are looking for talented individuals, who are passionate about a making a real difference, to continue the good work we have been doing at the forefront of public finance.
We believe that our finance team’s successes to date can be largely attributed to our commitment to excellence and a firm belief in putting our people first, as enshrined in our current strategy. As such, we will support your ambitions with agile working options to better suit your lifestyle needs. Furthermore, we want you to remain with us as you develop your career, so we’ll encourage you to explore the rotation possibilities open to you across our teams.
Our team members play a crucial role in ensuring the success of the Council’s City for All vision by providing innovative and creative solutions to the ongoing demands caused by reduced funding in the Public Sector. From financial and commercial analysis to identifying commercial opportunities - your progressive ideas and advice will pave the way for effective service delivery.
With your work directly impacting on the future for the boroughs’ residents, a place in our team provides you with an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy of entrepreneurialism, innovation and excellence. Whatever your background, if you have the drive and determination to succeed, we will provide you with opportunities to build your career in an award-winning team. There really is no limit to what you can achieve, so join us, and see where your future could take you.
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Steven Mair
City Treasurer
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