The Council prides itself as a good employer and offers a number of benefits. These include:

Family friendly and flexible working
We offer a range of options including part time, job share, compressed hours, term time only, home working and flexitime.

Guaranteed training and development
We are committed to the training and development of all our employees and we've been awarded the Investors in People status.

Generous holidays
A minimum of 20 days leave per year that rises as your time with the council increases. This is in addition to the usual bank holidays.

Generous pension scheme
You can join the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a final salary pension scheme and one of the best schemes in the country.

Health and wellbeing
We have a dedicated Occupational Health Unit and mediation service. We provide a free confidential counselling and advisory service through Bupa Employee Assistance, available to you and your family.

Commitment to Equality and Diversity
With a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for staff and customers, we aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the community we serve.

Staff discounts
Discounts are available on a range of products including holidays, sport, shopping, eating out, travel, magazine subscriptions and much more.

Green Travel 2 Work Scheme

This is a Government backed initiative designed to encourage you to leave your car at home and catch the bus to work. You can purchase an annual bus pass or season ticket which will be exempt from income tax and National Insurance contributions, when paid for by a reduction in gross salary. You could save up to 41% off the normal cost!

Cycle 2 Work Scheme

This is a Government backed initiative designed to help increase access to more sustainable means of transport for employees wanting to cycle to work. You can get a tax free loan to purchase a bicycle; the cost will be spread over 18 months directly from gross salary which will mean you could save 30% – 41% off the retail cost!

Childcare Vouchers

This tax free scheme enables you to make tax and National Insurance savings on your childcare costs if you use registered childcare.

Staff support Groups

We offer paid time off work for employees to attend working groups to support the needs of black and minority ethnic, disabled, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender workers.

Employee Awards

Our GEM Scheme celebrates employees who Go the Extra Mile. The Council acknowledges excellence and contribution with departmental and annual corporate awards.