Northamptonshire County Council is a local government organisation employing around 2250 people and providing vital public services to the one of the most rapidly growing counties in the UK. The council, which has won national recognition for its work in attracting inward investment, public consultation, transparency and new approaches to social care, has a £1bn budget providing services such as schools, highways, social services, libraries, country parks, trading standards and the fire service. The council is committed to making Northamptonshire a great place to live and work. It wants to do this by helping people help themselves, helping people when they can't help themselves and being a trusted advocate for the people of the county.