A great place to learn, progress your career and make a difference

Our values centre on positive relationships. In our September 2022 survey, 93.5% of respondents said they would recommend us as a place to work, 81% said they felt valued.

Subject to job role, many employees combine time at the office with home working. We provide a laptop and range of support so you can access the technology you need.

Not a 9-5 employer!
We pride ourselves in our flexibility and subject to job role, you may be able to work your hours flexibly and across a seven-day week if you wish

We fund qualifications and CPD to support your career and professional development. Every year we run an annual talent programme and we have a regular staff training programme.

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Every year there is an annual pay award that is determined nationally.

Being introduced in 2023, schemes include: car lease, cycle to work, home electronics and lots more. You can buy a product and spread the cost through monthly payroll. Salary deduction is on your gross salary which means even more savings.

Our offices have recently been refurbished to create a collaboration hub for our employees, customers, partners, and tenants. Modern meeting spaces, Kitchen and shower facilities, On-site café, Free car parking, On-site nursery to support your childcare, On-site library

If you recommend the council as an employer and this results in the council appointing the person, you will receive £50.

Subject to job role, you may be able to join our flexi scheme, enabling you to accrue up to an additional two days leave per month.

Starting from just £6.06 per person per month, a Paycare plan is a simple and easy way of reclaiming the cost of your everyday healthcare, including optical, dental, physiotherapy etc.

We offer access to free employee assistance services including occupational health, counselling, and physiotherapy. We also offer a free flu vaccination every winter.

Minimum leave entitlement starts with 24 days (25 after the 1.4.23), rising to 29 days after 5 years. Senior staff contact HR for details about leave entitlement.

One of the largest pension schemes in the UK. The LGPS provides you with a secure and guaranteed income every year when you stop working. It also includes valuable life cover and ill health benefits to provide added financial security for you and your family.

You can buy up to an additional 10 days leave per year.

If you belong to a professional body, we pay up to one fee per year.

We take your wellbeing seriously and provide a range of resources, you can access in work time to support your physical and mental health.

For every £8 you pay in, the government will add in an extra £2 up to a maximum of £2,000 per child per year.

We provide you with two days paid leave a year for volunteering.

Vivup our exciting employee benefits scheme