Employee benefits
As a nationally recognised Investor in People, Stevenage Borough Council is committed to providing a diverse, stimulating and enjoyable working environment and to offering a comprehensive benefits package in order to attract and retain our best people.
Detailed below are some of the benefits you can expect from us:
Competitive salary scales with annual reviews on the 1st April.
We offer flexible working hours between 7am – 10pm (Monday – Saturday) subject to operational requirements. This flexibility enables employees to have more freedom to arrange their working day and to accrue up to 2 days flexi leave per month.
We offer a range of part time opportunities and all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated.
Maternity and Paternity provisions
Maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave.
Excellent training and development opportunities are available to all staff in conjunction with our comprehensive performance and development programme. Secondments are often available to current employees offering the opportunity to gain further skills and experience.
If you move house in order to join us we may be able to offer you an attractive relocation package. If appropriate, details will be discussed at interview.
Car Loans
If you need a car for your job we may be able to offer a car loan at a competitive interest rate.
All employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union. For a small fee members have access to free legal advice and assistance, welfare assistance and a whole range of discounted benefits, but more importantly, full representation in the workplace.