Information for prospective employees
Conditions of Appointment
Unless stated otherwise, the appointment will be subject to the
Conditions of Service of the National Joint Council for Local
Government Services, as adopted or amended by the Council, together
with such other local conditions determined by the Council. The
following represents an outline of those terms and conditions,
further details of which are available from the Personnel
Section.
Salary
Salary is paid on the 25th of each month, at 1/12th of the
annual salary.
Hours of Work
Normal office hours are from 8.45am to 5.15pm (4.45pm Friday).
The hours and working day may vary in accordance with the
needs of the service and the function in which you are employed. A
flexi-time system is in operation, which you may join subject to
the approval of your manager. Details of the scheme will be given
to you at your induction.
Overtime
Overtime is not normally worked, but you will be expected to
undertake any requirements for overtime that may arise from time to
time. Any special requirements concerning irregular or additional
working hours in relation to a particular post will be discussed
with you at the interview.
Smoking at Work
The Council operates a No Smoking Policy. The acceptance of
employment will be deemed to include acceptance of this policy.
Leave
Annual leave is 23 days per annum rising to 28 days after 5
complete years of continuous Local Government service and to 31
days after 10 complete leave years, (i.e. 1 April to 31 March). The
leave year runs from 1 April to 31 March. Should you commence
employment part way through the leave year, Leave is allocated on a
pro-rata basis. Part time employees receive annual leave on a
pro-rata basis.
Public Holidays
There are 8 statutory holidays per year. Part time employees
receive public holidays on a pro-rata basis that is attached to the
annual leave entitlement.
Medical Clearance
All appointments are conditional upon a satisfactory medical
report from the Council’s medical adviser. Persons offered
appointments will be required to complete a confidential medical
questionnaire for the medical adviser. Physical medical
examinations will be conducted if it is considered by the medical
adviser to be necessary in any particular case.
Pension Arrangements
On commencing employment with the Council you will be entered
into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), unless you choose
to opt out and make your own arrangements. The LGPS is a
contributory scheme, with the employee contributing 6% of gross
salary and the Council contributing a greater amount. This provides
for a lump sum and pension on retirement or other designated ending
of employment.
Probationary
Periods
All new starters with the Council will be required to
successfully complete a six month probationary period. Details of
the review process will be provided to successful candidates on
appointment.
Period of
Notice
Either party to the contract may give notice at any time. The
minimum notice to terminate employment, subject to statutory
requirements, is:
Principal Officer Grades 2 Months
All other posts 1 Month
Relocation
Allowance
A relocation allowance is payable in appropriate cases. The
scheme is intended to cover the major costs associated with a new
employee’s relocation. It includes the following: 100% of removal
expenses (subject to the cheapest of three quotations)
Estate Agent / Solicitors fees – up to
a maximum of £3,500 and subject to the production of an invoice
addressed to Allerdale Borough Council or receipted accounts.
Disturbance allowance - £1,000
Lodging Allowance - £65 per week (max.
26 weeks from date of commencement)
2nd Class Rail Fare – return (26 weeks
from date of commencement)
The above provisions are subject to:
Reimbursement in relation to Estate Agents/Solicitors fees are
only payable if an Officer sells a currently owned property and
purchases a property within 15 miles of their base.
If an employee leaves the Council’s
employment within 2 years of commencement there will be a
requirement to repay relocation expenses on the basis of one
twenty-fourth for each un-expired month of the two years.
Training and
Development
The Council is firmly committed to the training and development
of staff and has a designated budget to ensure that the needs of
staff can be met. Staffs are actively encouraged to pursue further
qualifications in their field of expertise.
Allerdale Borough Council
