Staff development and benefits

Learning and development

At Southwark, they understand the need to keep learning alive. That’s why each employee has an online learning portal and they run annual learning and development opportunities. There are also professional learning and development opportunities where funding may be provided for further education in your field to help you get to the next level in your career. They’ve been named as one of the top 100 companies in the UK and the best London Council for the past five years for apprenticeships, so whether you need managerial, technical or professional support, they can help provide the education opportunities to keep on learning.

Personal development

In 2018, Southwark were awarded the “Gold” status award from the Investors in People organisation. The report noted that Southwark has a culture that incorporates openness, truly supports diversity, trust and willingness to communicate, and involves all people at every level in the work of the council as much as is feasibly possible. Personal development is embedded as a key part of their organisational culture and is an open discussion with your line manager.

Staff benefits

The council appreciate just how challenging your work is, and they’re always thinking about how best to reward the outstanding professionals who perform in this field. In return for your dedication and talent, you can look forward to:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Season ticket and cycle loans
• Annual Leave starting at 26 days per year, increasing to 36 (dependent on grade and length of service)
• Flexible and agile working, from home or on-site
• Wellbeing programme
• HSF Health plan and eye care scheme
• EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support
• Social clubs and staff groups