Worcester City Council
Company size
330 employees
Industry
Local Government
About Us
Why choose Us?
This is an exciting time to join Worcester City Council! We may not be a large local authority but we still have ambitious plans, including the development of our historic and beautiful city, increasing tourism and driving economic vibrancy.
What it’s like to work for us?
Working for Us
Worcester City Council is always on the lookout for talented individuals, who want to make a real difference to our city and can help us to continue building on our success. We are committed to seeking excellence in everything we do, including smarter ways of working and enhancing employee wellbeing. We have moved away from traditional ways of working for the majority of our roles, towards agile working, including home working, hot desking and flexitime.
By encouraging better work-life balance, we gain a healthy, happy, engaged and thriving workforce, who then deliver meaningful outcomes for Worcester.
We will offer You:
• Normally a 37 hour week, with annual leave starting at 25 days and rising to 30 days after 5 years' service, in addition to public holidays.
• A generous flexitime scheme (available for most roles) that can accrue an additional two days off per month
• An additional Fixed Day off over the Christmas period and you can purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday per year.
• Incremental pay increases within your grade, alongside any national pay awards.
• Flexible Working options including working from home, variance in weekly hours and/or a reduction in hours.
• Our valued Local Government Pension Scheme, where on average we contribute two thirds costs to an employee’s one third costs, with tax relief on these contributions, as well as protecting your family on your death
• You also have the option to exchange part of your pension for a tax-free cash sum on retirement.
• We want you to develop and thrive in your role so we will invest in your training and professional development, including any required Professional Subscriptions.
• A wide-ranging Benefits Platform, making your salary stretch further, with money-saving deals on your weekly groceries, high street retailers, technology purchases, holidays and luxury items, all accessible via an App on your personal devices.
• A Long Service Award
Supporting Your Wellbeing:
• A free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), available 24 hours, to aid your work life balance.
• Time off given for Volunteering, for the benefit of Worcester.
• Heavily subsidised leisure activities at the Council’s Gyms and Swimming Pools.
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to electric bikes for travel between sites
• Subsidised eye tests and seasonal flu jabs
• Enhanced Family Friendly and Sickness policies
The type of jobs we recruit for?
There are many roles within our various Service Areas:
• Planning and Economic Development
• City Services (Environmental Operations, Parking, Bereavement Services)
• Governance (Electoral Services, Legal, HR, Governance Services)
• Homes and Communities (Housing, Community and Youth Intervention Services)
• Corporate (Finance, Audit, Communications, Property, Leadership Team)
• Museums
Benefits
Flexible schedule
Work from home
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Company events
Wellness programmes
Gym membership
Company pension
Employee discount
Sick pay
Store discounts
Additional leave
Bike to work scheme
Other
