Benefits
Salary
We offer a competitive salary appropriate to each role. Salaries are reviewed from 1 April each year, in line with the NJC cost of living award for local government services.
Annual leave and statutory holidays
Your annual leave entitlement will be 28 days, rising to 30 days after three years’ Local Government service and 32 days after five years’ Local Government service. In addition to annual leave, you will be entitled to statutory holidays occurring during your contract.
Sickness payments
We apply the scheme agreed by the NJC for local government services.
Pension
Employees have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. If you join the scheme, you will pay the relevant contribution of your salary to the pension fund. The organisation will also contribute to the scheme on your behalf.
Season ticket loan
You will be entitled to an interest-free season ticket loan.
Performance review and learning opportunities
We operate a performance review scheme – this aims to help individuals perform to the best of their ability and develop their career to its full potential. A range of learning opportunities relevant to the roles are also available.
Duration of contract
We offer a variety of contracts, including Fixed Term, Secondment or Permanent as appropriate to the role and our needs as an organisation.
Hours of work
Normal working hours for full-time employees are 35 per week, exclusive of breaks, Monday to Friday. Depending upon the role, we are able to agree flexible working arrangements.
The degree of flexibility will reflect the level and nature of the post.
Notice period
The notice period is either 4 weeks or 12 weeks in writing from either party (dependent on the level of the role)
Equal opportunities
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for existing and potential members of staff. It is a condition of employment that all members of staff comply with the equal opportunities policy.