Local government is influential
Local government is responsible for providing a wide rangeof services that affect all our lives. Local government can reallyimprove local communities. It houses, informs, educates, entertainsand protects its citizens and maintains a well-balancedenvironment.
Local government is dynamic and exciting
Local government is constantly changing and is becomingincreasingly competitive. There is pressure to respond both to theneeds of the local community and the wishes of central government.For those working in local government there are new challengesevery day.
Local government has a broad range of careeropportunities for everyone
With so many services to provide for, it is no surprisethat there is such a variety of careers in local government. Thereare 600 occupational groups ranging from teaching to social careand environmental health to sports development, trading standardsand planning, plus many more.
A fair day's pay
In many occupations salaries are competitive, especiallyin administration and management posts. Employment benefits aregood and there are opportunities for professional development andtraining.
There are opportunities to progress
The emphasis on training and development ensures thatlocal government staff not only have the opportunity to changejobs, but are equipped with the skills needed to do them well.There are opportunities to move between different departments, aswell as upwards into more senior roles.
Community
Local government employees contribute to the local community whilstworking in a dynamic, fair and flexible environment. Whoever youare and whatever your background, working in local government givesyou the opportunity not only to develop your career, but also tomake a difference in people's lives.
Diversity
Local councils are equal opportunity employers and haverecruitment policies and practices which ensure that no person willbe discriminated against for reasons of race, gender, disability,sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief,age, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. Thiscommitment to equality of opportunity and respect for diversityextends not only to employees, but also to service users.
Training
Local government runs specific training programmes totrain and develop staff. All new members of staff within a councilreceive an induction and regular appraisals, enabling them toidentify training needs.
Flexibility
There is a great deal of flexibility in all areas of localgovernment work and many employees benefit from flexible workarrangements, which help to aid employees in their work/lifebalance.
Benefits
As well as a fair and competitive salary and a variety oflearning and development opportunities, there are many otherbenefits to which local government employees may be entitled, suchas generous leave, local government pension scheme andsecondments.
