Benefits and perks at Southend-on-Sea City Council
Learn about the 7 benefits and perks Southend-on-Sea City Council offers its employees.
Training and Development Opportunities
Excellent training and development opportunities.
Free Parking (Director-level)
Free parking at the Civic Centre for Director-level appointees.
Paid Volunteering Time Off
Paid time off to allow employees to undertake volunteering activities.
Generous Annual Leave
From 25 days up to 32 days based on length of service. Director-level appointees receive 34 days per annum.
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Membership of the LGPS for employees aged under 75 with a contract of at least 3 months. The council makes an employer contribution of 21.9% into the scheme.
Employee Benefits Portal
Free access to a benefits portal with wellbeing support, salary sacrifice schemes (bicycles, cars, electronics, gym membership), and discounts on products and services (retail, food shopping, travel, dining out, leisure).
Flexible Working
Offers a range of flexible working options and family-friendly leave. A blended approach to support work-life balance, with at least two days a week in the office with the team and the remainder working from home. Open to flexible working patterns, including part-time.
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