Staff benefits

We've listed below some of the things the GSCC is committed to doing well and which we think might be good reasons for you to come and work with us.

Five main reasons that makes the GSCC a good employer

1. It maintains and develops high standards in employment policies and practices.
2. It offers a good range of work benefits that are regularly reviewed.
3. It gives you personal development opportunities, supported by structured training plans every year.
4. It aims to give support in helping you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
5. It aims to help all employees, particularly working parents, balance their domestic and family commitments.

Some of the things we do to back up what we say

Benefits

• Membership of a final salary local government pension scheme.
• 26 days leave each year (pro-rata if part-time).
• Eight bank holidays and an additional five set days a year.
• A season ticket loan – interest free.

Family friendly policies

• Enhanced maternity benefits including full pay for weeks 7-18 on top of Statutory Maternity Pay for those meeting the criteria.
• 5 days paternity leave on full pay and 5 days paid at statutory rate.
• 15 days parental leave at full pay.Flexible working arrangements for parents with children under six years, where agreed.
• A dependent care allowance to help towards the cost of extra care arrangements when working or travelling outside of your normal hours.

Working environment

• Our offices are fitted out to high standards for safe and effective working.
• Office furniture and equipment is up-to-date and of the highest specifications.
• Our offices have modern kitchen facilities and pleasant rest areas giving you a place to eat, relax and unwind if you want to.
• Modern, central and easily accessible offices in London and Rugby.

Flexibility and work-life balance

• Time off in lieu for hours worked above your normal working week.
• Up to 15 days special leave a year with pay, where agreed.  This support is for those unexpected or special times when you need time off work because of personal, family, domestic or religious commitments.
• One day off, on full pay, when you move home.
• A job share policy, which lets you apply to be considered for job share in your current job.
• Where agreed, opportunities to work reduced hours on a temporary basis for personal or domestic reasons.
• Where agreed, variable working patterns concerning start and finish times.
  
  

Full induction when you join us

• A 3-6 month personalised induction programme to help you learn all about your job and the GSCC. 
• An in-house Welcome Workshop which gives you a chance to meet other new people and find out more about the organisation in a fun interactive way.

Career development and training to help you reach your full potential

• The GSCC is committed to making sure you continue to get the skills and knowledge you need to do your job effectively and to achieve your long term career aspirations.
• Your personal training needs are addressed as part of the performance appraisal system and frequent one to one meetings through out the year.
• A yearly training plan giving the corporate training that you will be going on each year.
• Study support to allow you to get qualifications for your current or next role within your vocation or profession, where agreed.
• Various corporate conferences and workshops as arranged by the GSCC to support training and communications.

Equality and diversity

• Committed to equal opportunities and diversity policies and practices.

Welfare

• Reasonable time off, on full pay, to attend hospital, doctor, dental appointments, etc.
• Support available from a confidential occupational health service.
• Time off for eye tests and financial support towards the costs of eye care.