Benefits of working with us

Here are a few of the benefits of working for us:

• Annual Leave – employees are entitled to between 35.5 and 44.5 days of leave a year (depending on length of service), inclusive of bank holidays
• Leave allocated in hours, not days - For added flexibility when booking time off work
• Agile Working Policy – many colleagues where roles permit, split their time between working from home and the office.
• Personal development – We actively encourage development and support colleagues with training opportunities including apprenticeships which can now include degrees and Masters
• Discounts at the Council’s leisure centres in Loughborough, Syston and Mountsorrel
• Staff discounts and benefits scheme - saving colleagues money on shopping, travel and more across hundreds of stores
• Cycle to work scheme - staff can save money on a bike and cycling accessories by making monthly payments from your salary before you’re taxed
• Free parking on-site at the Southfields office in Loughborough
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Free eye tests for display screen equipment users
• We have an active Health and Wellbeing Group which look at a range of initiatives to support staff. Examples include lunchtime walks, health checks, yoga and mindfulness sessions. We recently achieved a 'committed' accreditation status as part of the Healthy Workplaces Leicestershire accreditation.
• Staff events - including Christmas get-togethers to say thank you to staff
• Internal communications – including weekly staff email newsletter, virtual staff briefings (and in-person briefings when we can), a news section on the intranet and a regular Staff Survey and consultations
• Staff Forum – Meets regularly to discuss issues which affect staff. A great way to share opinions, give feedback and raise issues. It comprises employees from across the organisation and is attended by the Chief Executive / a director
• Equality Working Group - meets regularly to discuss matters relating to equality, diversity and inclusion, influence and feedback on policy and promote positive change for both employees and the wider Charnwood community
• Green Rewards scheme – rewarding colleagues for taking positive sustainability and wellbeing actions. Colleagues are encouraged to collect points which can lead to prizes and help the Council reduce its carbon footprint.