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We want our employees to get the most out of life. To strike the right work/life balance, we offer an excellent salary package, a great pension scheme and some excellent staff benefits.

Professional development
We want you to reach your full potential. To help, we have a range of blended learning opportunities available to all employees, which will be relevant to   your job.

Flexible working
Our flexible working scheme allows you to manage your hours and plan your life more easily. NB. Not all posts are eligible for this scheme, see the job profile.

Annual leave
Our annual leave allowance isn’t bad either. 25 days per year, rising to 30 after 4 years' service. 

Pensions
The Local Government Pension Scheme provides you with a secure future income, independent of share prices and stock market fluctuations. The council pays, on average, twice as much into your pension as you do and regular cost of living increases.

We’re listening
We like to receive feedback and listen to our employees. Schemes like Meet Jill and Jill’s discussion forums enable you to share your thoughts openly with our Chief Executive, Jill Stannard.

Childcare vouchers
We’ve introduced a more flexible way for employees to meet childcare costs. You can chose to take part of your salary as tax-free and National Insurance exempt childcare vouchers, which could save up to £1196 a year.

Cycle to work scheme
We’re committed to greener transport solutions. Part of our policy is to encourage employees to cycle to work. Our scheme entitles you to significant discounts on the price of a new bike and safety equipment.

Eye tests
We provide all display screen users with a free eye test on request. We have a corporate eyecare scheme which includes the eye test and a pair of glasses if required for display screen use. 

Well-being for life
We want to improve the well-being of our employees both in and out of the workplace. Our Well-being for life initiative provides information, help and ideas to raise awareness of Your health, Your safety, Your money, Your mind and Your time.

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