Whatever you do at the Council, it’s always about supporting Leicester to be a better place to live, work, and visit.
Andrew Shilliam, Director of Corporate Services
Andrew Shilliam, Director of Corporate Services
Whatever you do at the Council, it’s always about supporting Leicester to be a better place to live, work, and visit.
Reward and benefitsYou’ll receive 22 days’ annual leave, rising to 27 after five years’ local government service, plus 4 extra statutory days or the equivalent in hours. You’ll also have the option to buy extra annual leave, subject to certain conditions.
The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
You’ll have life cover from the moment you join the Local Government Pension Scheme, offering a lump sum equal to two years’ pay if you die in service.
You can contact a confidential counselling service for phone or face-to-face support at any time, 365 days a year.
If you transfer from an eligible organisation, we offer a range of employment rights, including transfer of pensions and annual leave entitlement.
You’ll be able to take up to 52 weeks’ leave. How much of this is paid leave will depend on how long you’ve worked for us.
You can take up to 10 days’ paid leave at any time within 56 days of the birth of your child. If your child is adopted and you’ve worked for us for more than 26 weeks, this is paid leave from the date of the placement.
You can pay a fixed monthly amount, taken from your salary, for a new car, covering insurance, servicing, maintenance and repairs, MOT, road tax, replacement tyres and breakdown cover. Terms and conditions apply.
You’ll enjoy corporate rates for gym membership at a range of leisure centres across the city, offering gym, swim, group classes, sports halls and more.
Leicester’s a great place to cycle and you can save on a new bike and accessories at a range of stores, including Halfords, Cycle Republic and hundreds of independent bike shops.
There are plenty of discounts and offers across the city, including travel, shopping, eating out, motoring and financial services.
You can choose to receive vouchers to save on the costs of childcare.
Smartgo Leicester gives you discounted travel tickets on city buses and trains.
If you’re moving to Leicester to join us, we may offer help with relocation, including support for removal, travel, and legal costs however this scheme is dependant on the role you've applied for.
Depending on your role, you could be eligible for agile working, which offers the flexibility to work at other locations, including home. You may also be able to work flexi time, taking extra hours you work as 'flexi' time at a point agreed with your manager.
You can book eye tests at our mobile Eyepod Vision Service based in the City Centre on scheduled dates.
Join any of our employee groups and forums and you can access support or help develop policies and procedures that affect staff.
This 24/7 service offers you advice on musculoskeletal problems, managing simple injuries yourself and general wellbeing.
This service aims to improve the health and wellbeing of everyone who works here. You can be referred by a health professional.
You can choose from a range of activities, including mindfulness sessions, Pilates, running club and yoga at lunchtime or after work.
Join one of the trade unions and receive support and representation on any work-based issues.
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