Holidays – you’ll receive 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 after 5 years and then 32 after 40
years’ service, plus public and bank holidays.
Local government pension scheme – all our new employees are assessed against criteria and
automatically enrolled into the scheme (unless you choose to opt out). If you already have
continuous service or a pension with a different local authority this can be transferred to our
scheme
Truly flexible working, roles are hybrid between home and the workplace where applicable, and
flexibility also includes:
flexi-time scheme (for most roles)
compressed or part-time hours
job shares or term-time contracts where appropriate
Occupational health – offers a variety of employee wellbeing services to support a healthy
work/life balance and lifestyle, including health screening and smoking cessation sessions
Free seminars on managing your finances and planning for retirement
Family friendly policies - we have a range of family friendly policies to support staff
balance work and responsibilities outside of work including maternity leave, shared parental
leave, adoption leave, maternity support and paternity leave, ordinary parental leave and carers
leave.
Development - Our HR / OD team have built an impressive suite of learning and training
activities that provide a rounded and learner-centred experience. This includes a new learning
management website that enables you to manage your own learning online
Car pool – if you need a car for a business trip you can book a car. Our fleet includes fully
electric vehicles and ultra-low emissions cars
Car share scheme – if you share your commute with another employee you can benefit from reduced
travel costs, while helping to reduce the number of cars on the roads
Subsidised rail – we can offer you 25% discount on rail season tickets
Discounts and cash back from well-known major supermarket chains, high street retailers and on
holidays and entertainment
Local discounts with retailers and service providers
Salary sacrifice schemes which save tax and national insurance - including cycle to work and
purchasing additional pension contributions
Discounted leisure membership
Adult Social Care Benefits
'Patch working' – through your own geographical working area
Free Parking at each of our hubs, as well as at a dozen other sites across Chippenham,
Trowbridge, and Salisbury.
A work Laptop and mobile phone from day one
Autonomy to manage time and schedule
Regular and thorough supervision and appraisal
Full Induction which includes equipment training, shadow partner agencies including local
equipment delivery
