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What are the benefits of working for us?

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Flexible and agile working opportunities, 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after five years continuous service, an option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year (pro rata for part-time staff), career development and qualification opportunities, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision, local Government pension scheme, an in-house occupational health service, employee discount scheme, access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing free, confidential advice for employees available 24 hours a day via telephone, access to mentors and career coaches, cycle to work scheme.We believe that every employee should be recognised for their contributions, both direct and indirect, in improving the lives of people within our communities. Understanding the significant impact of their hard work, we offer excellent benefits and exceptional career development opportunities.

However, rewarding our employees isn’t just about pay, it is also about protecting wellbeing so that a healthy work/life balance can be enjoyed.

 Learning and development

Our organisational development benefits

  • Coaching and mentoring - access to internal and external qualified coaches, with opportunities to train as a coach and join GCC’s coaching pool.
  • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion networks - seven active employee networks offering community, advocacy and development for underrepresented groups.
  • Career pathways and progression - structured pathways, including traditional and 'squiggly' careers, supported by toolkits, manager guidance and development workshops.
  • Learning and development offer - comprehensive training programmes, leadership pathways and access to professional qualifications through our Learning Management System.
  • Inclusive organisational culture - strong values‑led culture focused on psychological safety, behaviour frameworks, and anti‑racism commitments.
  • Flexible and agile working - modern, outcome‑focused working practices that promote work‑life balance and service effectiveness.
  • Employee voice and engagement - directorate voice groups, all‑staff engagement sessions and active feedback routes that shape ongoing improvement.
  • Recognition and development opportunities - celebrating excellence through our Achiever Awards and ongoing initiatives that nurture talent and innovation.