Benefits

As a County Council employee, there is a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. Please note that most of these benefits are available to all employees but some have specific eligibility criteria.

Pension scheme

Most of their employees choose to be members of the Local Government Pension Scheme which offers an excellent range of benefits, including a career average pension when you retire.

Employees are enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme which is a defined benefit scheme and offers an excellent range of benefits, including employer contributions over 18%, and a career average pension when you retire.

Healthcare providers

All employees are eligible to join healthcare provider schemes such as HSF and Benenden.

Discounts and offers for everyday expenses

Employees can get discounts with high street retailers such as Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, Argos and Boots as well as cinemas, local attractions and holiday companies via their external benefits provider.

Travel

ESCC offers a range of ways to help staff travel to and from work:

• inter loans for season tickets
• interest-free loans for bicycles (as well as secure bike sheds and showers at some locations)
• car and motorbike leasing
• car share scheme
• discounts on bus and train tickets via Easit