Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council

Why Us?

Equal Opportunities 

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is an equal opportunity employer and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of race, religious belief, disability, gender, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or age. 

It is our policy to invite for interview, applicants with disabilities who meet ALL essential criteria, as set out in the person specification of the job.

Our Culture 

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council is a high performing public service. We set high standards and address weaker performance quickly. We understand and listen to the needs of all our local communities and Councillors are determined our work will improve quality of life for local people. 

In 2009 we retained our Investors in People (IIP) accreditation for the fourth time and became the first North East council to gain a silver award at the new higher level of IIP assessment. 

The 2009 report describes our culture as one "which included people working together to provide the best possible services, and people are happy, loyal, committed, motivated, enthusiastic and extremely proud of their accomplishments."  We continuously seek ways to strengthen our services to ensure that they are as efficient and cost effective as possible. Our sustained focus on achieving the ambition is evident, as is the culture of achievement and leadership from Councillors, managers and staff.

Our Benefits 

The Council believes that our employees are our most important asset; this is why we have a range of family friendly policies, along with a real commitment to supporting work/life balance for our employees.  We provide:

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years service (pro-rata for P/T staff);
• Flexible Working Hours Scheme;
• Job Share and Home Working (depending on the needs of the Service)
• Maternity / Paternity Leave;
• Adoptive Parent Leave;
• Provision for Parental Leave and Special Leave;

We also offer a competitive salary supported by a comprehensive benefits and discounts package which includes:

• Environmentally friendly Car Lease Scheme;
• Child Care Vouchers;
• Cycle Scheme;
• Employee Discount Scheme;
• Health and Wellbeing Schemes alongside Gym Memberships;
• Final Salary Pension Scheme;
• Occupational Sick Pay;
• Trade Unions;

For further information about our benefits, please view the Conditions of Service download below.