Why you should join us?
With over 7,500 employees the Council is the largest and most diverse employer in the area, with a range of occupations and professions, providing services across the county.
We have attained the Corporate Health Standard, which is awarded for health promotion activities provided for our staff. We are also working towards achieving the Investors in People standard throughout the authority, evidencing our commitment to continuously developing our staff.
Location, location, location!
Located in a beautiful costal area of South Wales, with the M4 nearby, you’ll have easy access to vibrant, cosmopolitan Cardiff, the rugged Brecon Beacons and the Gower Peninsula – both less than a stone’s throw away. If you’re after a change of scenery, we’ve got it all!
We are proud of our heritage and culture at Bridgend, the area offers an excellent quality of life, excellent schools, quality low cost housing and diverse leisure facilities.
Work-life balance
The Council’s commitment to a good quality of life is reflected in the range of schemes offered within the workplace to support employees, these include: -
We are currently working with Chwarae Teg to develop and introduce a wider range of work life balance policies.
Competitive salary
We offer a competitive salary, which is based on an incremental pay scale and an annual cost of living award.
Holidays
In addition to 8 bank holidays, we offer a holiday entitlement starting at 24 days per year, rising to a maximum of 29 days after five years continuous local government service. Annual leave for part time employees is calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Pension Scheme
We offer a final salary pension scheme that provides guaranteed benefits, which all employees are eligible to join. We pay into your pension as well as you.
Leisure Facilities
The Bridgecard scheme offers discounted access to Leisure Centres across the County Borough.
Maternity/adoption/paternity pay
In addition to statutory provisions we offer enhanced payments.
Relocation packages
Where appropriate we can provide financial assistance to newly appointed employees in meeting the cost of relocation expenses incurred as a result of their appointment.
WE ARE AGE POSITIVE
Bridgend County Borough Council is the first local authority in Wales to be awarded Champion status by Age Positive, a government campaign to tackle age discrimination in the workplace.
The council were presented with this prestigious award because of its commitment towards equal opportunities and changing negative, stereotypical attitudes towards younger and older workers.
To become an Age Positive Champion, organisations must be committed to tackling age discrimination in the workplace and to have demonstrated that they are taking practical steps to change their employment practices or support overcoming discrimination, either through research, campaigning or working in partnership with the the Department for Work and Pensions' Age Positive campaign team.
For more information about Age Positive, check out the website at http://www.agepositive.gov.uk/
- Last Updated: 12/05/2004
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