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
• 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
• 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.

Before submitting your online application, it’s important to double-check that you have included all relevant information, uploaded your CV, and provided all necessary contact details.

If you have an account but have forgotten your password, don’t worry! Simply go to the login page and click on ‘Forgot your password?’ located below the login box. Follow the instructions to reset your password. If you need additional assistance, please feel free to email our recruitment team at hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk

Once you have submitted your application, we will review it as soon as possible. If you meet the criteria for the role you have applied for, you can expect to be contacted by a recruiter via email or phone to discuss the position further. Don’t forget to keep an eye on your emails and phone so that you don’t miss any important updates!

You should expect to hear back within 7 days of submitting your application.

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