About the Council
Be the Difference for Leicestershire
Leicestershire County Council is one of the best performing councils in the country. We’ve achieved several decades of high performance, with our success recognised by national Government, industry awards and our residents.
It’s our people that drive the council’s success. Their day-to-day effort, creativity, determination and commitment to the people of Leicestershire to help us achieve our aims.
We provide services to around 750,000 residents every day. This can range from supporting older people and children to running essential services such as waste disposal and road maintenance.
We work together with our communities and partner organisations to create a great place to live, to bring up a family, and build a business, supported by public services that offer good value for money.
For more information on our priorities for the County, please read our Strategic Plan 2022-26.
The government has confirmed that from April 2028 there will be two unitary councils to deliver all services to residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. For more information on the impact of Local Government Reorganisation in Leicestershire, please visit https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/news/local-government-reorganisation-update.
Our values describe how we work rather than what we do. They were chosen by our workforce as the values most prevalent among good performers. If you decide to come and join us, you will be expected to demonstrate these values every day.
Positivity: We find the best way to get things done and aspire to be the best we can. We deliver quality services and inspire others to deliver results.
Trust and Respect: We take ownership and accountability for our actions. We value diversity. We’re inclusive and listen to the views of others.
Flexibility: We adapt to support the needs of the business. We work creatively, collaboratively and support our colleagues.
Openness and transparency: We are honest with the people we work with and serve. We share information and communicate clearly.
Health and wellbeing of our staff
The wellbeing of our employees is a key priority for us as a healthy and resilient workforce is an engaged and productive one. Our employees are encouraged and enabled to make healthy lifestyle choices to improve their wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
If you decide to join us, the following are some of the ways we’ll support your physical and mental wellbeing:
• flexible working arrangements (role dependent) including hybrid working, flexible start/finish times, term-time and part-time working
• access to a free confidential counselling service and mental health support
• wellbeing training including menopause awareness, managing stress, mental health first aid, personal resilience
• opportunities to attend wellbeing events such as mindfulness or join one of our many sports clubs
• free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• access to wellbeing related benefits such as discounts on gym membership and fitness equipment, a cycle to work scheme, and a health cash plan
• menopause support including the opportunity to join our menopause support group or attend one of our menopause cafés
Find out more about the employee benefits we offer and our work to become an inclusive workplace.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
Employee benefits
We believe in valuing and rewarding our employees’ hard work and commitment.
By working for Leicestershire County Council, you will be making a difference to the lives of the people and communities within Leicestershire.
We aim to provide our employees with a positive and supportive work environment that helps them to enjoy a work-life balance and to look after their wellbeing.
Finance and lifestyle
Excellent pension
If eligible, we’ll automatically enrol you into the Local Government Pension Scheme. The scheme is a defined benefit pension and includes:
- life cover (3 years’ normal pay)
- a pension for your spouse/partner and children in the event of your death in service
You pay a percentage of your salary into the scheme and we contribute too. Each year, 1/49th of your pensionable pay is added to your pension account and at the end of the year the total amount is adjusted in line with changes in the cost of living.
Additional payments can be made directly from your salary to boost your income in retirement.
Employee discounts
Our employee benefits scheme gives you access to a variety of local and national offers and discounts on:
- food shopping
- days out
- travel
- eating out
- gym memberships
- health plans
- motoring (e.g. discounted breakdown cover, MOT / services)
- financial services
Cycle to work and car benefit salary sacrifice schemes
You can pay a fixed monthly amount which is deducted directly from your salary for a new car or a new bike and cycling accessories. Terms and conditions apply.
Annual leave
You will be entitled to 32 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays. This will increase to 35 days after 5 years service.
Family friendly policies
We understand that being a parent / carer is an important responsibility. That’s why we have a range of family friendly policies to support you. This includes:
- above statutory maternity, adoption, and paternity pay
- paid foster carer leave
- paid emergency dependent leave
- career breaks
Volunteering days
You will have the opportunity to spend up to two working days per year volunteering in your local community.
We’re proud of Leicestershire, and we think it has much to offer.
- It’s centrally located, easily reached by road or rail, and only an hour from London by train.
- Leicester hosts the biggest Diwali celebrations outside India.
- There’s stunning countryside right on our doorstep.
- Our universities are world class.
- We’re home to pork pies, Stilton cheese and a battlefield where history was made.
