Visit Why us to learn about what it means to work for Northumberland County Council. To see what great rewards and benefits we offer our colleagues, go to What We Offer.

Find out about benefits you get as a Northumberland County Council employee.

• 26 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays (rising to 31 after 5 years of service)(pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme applicable to majority of roles
• Family leave provisions above and beyond the statutory minimum
• Fair pay for all staff with examples of this including automatic pay progression to top of band, an annual pay award agreed through collective bargaining and the Northumberland Living Wage
• Free staff parking at council sites
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands
• A choice of recognised trade union memberships
• A commitment to work-life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, home working, flexible working, part-year working, and compressed hours
• A relocation scheme is offered to those moving from outside the area (for further details please contact a member of the HR team)

We also run a salary sacrifice scheme where staff can save money in various ways including:

• Car Leasing Scheme (visit our provider NHS Fleet Solutions for more details)
• Give as you Earn (G.A.Y.E.) charity contributions
• Additional voluntary pension contributions
• Home Electronics Scheme
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle to Work
• Training/subscriptions

We are an equal opportunities employer and strive to be an accessible and inclusive organisation. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, religion or belief, race, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, disability, or maternity or pregnancy status.

Yes, we are a Disability Confident employer. We guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job and can provide application information in alternative formats. We also make reasonable adjustments to the application process.

We have several staff groups, including the Disability, BAME, and LGBT+ staff groups. These groups offer support to our staff. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and offer support to trans or non-binary applicants through the Trans Inclusion HR Officer during the application process.

For more information about our commitment to equality and diversity, please visit our Equality in Northumberland page.

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