28 days annual leave on appointment, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service. An additional purchase scheme is available, allowing you to buy up to 10 extra days per year.

Membership of the LGPS — a defined benefit scheme with employer contributions of up to 20.9%. One of the most valuable pension arrangements available in the UK employment market.

Most roles offer hybrid working with 2–3 days remote. Compressed hours, part-time, and job-share arrangements are considered for all posts, agreed with line managers based on service requirements.

Access to the Meridian Learning Academy, funded professional qualifications (CIPD, CIPS, RICS, APM), and a personal development budget of £500 per year for every employee.

Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 counselling and support, occupational health service, mental health first aiders across all sites, and a subsidised gym membership scheme.

Save up to 42% on a new bike and accessories through our salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme. There is no minimum spend, and the scheme is open to all employees from day one.

Enhanced maternity pay (26 weeks full pay, 13 weeks SMP), shared parental leave, enhanced paternity pay of 4 weeks, and access to emergency childcare support through our EAP.

Access to thousands of discounts via our employee portal — including major supermarkets, leisure activities, technology, travel, and dining. New offers are added each month.

All roles are graded using the NJC pay spine and our job evaluation framework. Salary is typically quoted as a range, with progression through the spine based on annual pay awards and performance.

We implement nationally negotiated NJC pay awards each year, typically applied from April. Additional local allowances may apply for specialist or hard-to-fill roles.

Employee contributions range from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on salary. The Council contributes a further 14–20.9%, making it one of the most generous employer pension schemes available.

Relocation support of up to £8,000 is available for senior appointments and hard-to-fill roles, subject to approval and a two-year service commitment.