Top 10 reasons to work for Walsall Council
Flexible working
We offer a number of flexible working options depending on the role such as part time, voluntary reduced time, job share, term time, flexi time and home working. We also operate a career break scheme.
Commitment to equality and diversity
We have a genuine commitment to equality of opportunity for our staff and our customers. We aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. This extends to affording equality of opportunity to training, promotional opportunities and the opportunity to join employee networks such as Disabled Employees Network, Black Employees Network, Women Employees Network and Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGBT) Network.
Making a difference
Working for Walsall Council gives you the opportunity to make a difference, to better the lives of the people of this exciting borough; from Care Assistants to Regeneration Officers, we all have the same commitment to making a difference.
Training and development
We actively promote training and development opportunities to all our employees to help them progress and gain new skills.
Holidays
We offer a minimum of 20 days leave per year (pro rata for part-time workers) which rises as your time with the council increases. This is in addition to 12 concessionary days per year.
Pensions
You have the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, an award winning final salary pension scheme.
Location
We are situated in the heart of the West Midlands with excellent transport links to not only the immediate area, but the whole of the country.
Commitment to wellbeing
As part of our commitment to ensuring staff wellbeing, we have an in-house occupational health team and doctor. All staff and their families residing with them also have access to an external Employee Assistance Helpline, who can offer advice and counselling on a number of different subjects.
Challenges
You can expect exposure to challenging and interesting work within a large and complex organisation, and with support mechanisms such as Individual Performance Management meetings, we will ensure there’s always something exciting around the corner!
Transformation
We will transform Walsall into an excellent local authority by 2012. We are transforming the way we deliver our services for the better. We are physically regenerating the borough for the better. We take pride in making our borough a better place in which to live and work – so come join us and be a part of it!
Convinced? If you would like more information about the opportunities with Walsall Council view our current vacancies.
This page was last updated on 15 April 2008