Working for us

Find out what it's like to work for South Somerset District Council.

Latest job vacancies

See our latest vacancies on our Job vacancies page.
 

Why work for us?

  • Make a difference - working for us gives you the opportunity to improve the lives of people in the local area.
  • Improve the environment - we are committed to policies that will enhance the local environment and reduce damage to the natural habitat.
  • Commitment to wellbeing - we are committed to help improve the health and wellbeing of the local population.
  • Commitment to equality and diversity - we aim to employ a workforce representative of the community we serve and are committed to equality of opportunity for staff and customers.
  • Location - work in an area of great natural beauty and a great location to live.
  • Training and development - as a recognised 'Investor in People', we can help develop your career through a number of training and development opportunities.
  • Family friendly policies - we offer opportunities for flexible working as well as places at our workplace nursery and childcare salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Pension scheme - you will have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

To get a feel for what we do, take a look at the video below.

 

 

Attractive rates of pay

Our rates of pay are based on a nationally agreed pay level. Salaries are reviewed on 1 April each year. In addition to cost of living increases, employees are awarded a rise within their grade each year until they reach the maximum salary for their post.
 

Staff benefits

  • Additional leave is awarded after five years of service.
  • Achievable work/life balance through a our flexible working scheme.
  • Reimbursement of a membership to a professional body.
  • We provide help with travel by operating an interest-free car loan scheme and cycle to work scheme.
  • Generous leave provisions to help employees deal with childcare/domestic emergencies and bereavement.
  • Free health screenings to improvethe long term health and wellbeing of staff.
  • Help towards the costs of eye tests, spectacles and contact lenses.
  • Nursery facilities for children of employees
  • Childcare voucher scheme
  • Generous maternity and paternity benefits
  • Discounts on sports and leisure activities
  • Long service and retirement awards
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Excellent pension scheme
 

Investing in you

We actively encourage and support our employees to gain the skills and qualifications to support their future employability and meet the needs of our organisation.

Staff have access to a wide range of learning methods, from e-learning, workshops, mentoring, development programmes and on-the-job training.

Time off work for agreed learning courses may be part of your personal development and is normally allowed subject to the discretion of your manager and the needs of your service.

If you have worked for us for more than a year, you are can apply for a substantial loan to help cover the costs of learning courses or professional qualifications.

 

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