{ "organisation": { "name": "Gloucester City Council", "type": "Local Authority", "vision": "To make Gloucester a city that works for everyone", "description": "A dynamic local authority providing essential services to the people of Gloucester. The city is diverse, with communities known for coming together in both times of need and times of celebration.", "main_office": { "name": "Eastgate Centre", "address": "Eastgate Street, Gloucester", "description": "Accessible, modern, open-plan office with a living green wall. No set desks — collaborative working environment in the heart of the city." }, "contact": { "note": "Recruitment is provided by Gloucestershire County Council on behalf of Gloucester City Council.", "email": "recruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk", "phone": "01452 396 396", "address": { "building": "Shire Hall", "street": "Westgate Street", "city": "Gloucester", "postcode": "GL1 2TG" } } }, "values": [ { "title": "We deliver value in a green and sustainable way", "description": "We take ownership of delivering great public services efficiently, while reducing our environmental footprint and working towards the city's Net Zero goals.", "behaviours": "Taking ownership of your work, you will work flexibly to provide great services to meet personal, organisational and customer expectations. You will seek to maximise savings and efficiency while driving continuous improvement, and demonstrate how you contribute to the City Council's 2030 and 2045 Net Zero emissions targets." }, { "title": "We work together to make residents' lives better", "description": "We build strong, positive relationships with residents, colleagues and partners, working openly and transparently to deliver high-quality services that genuinely improve people's lives.", "behaviours": "You establish positive relationships with colleagues, customers and stakeholders, seeking to maximise strengths. You deliver high quality customer service and design processes and make decisions as openly and transparently as possible." }, { "title": "We are innovative and forward-thinking", "description": "We embrace new ideas and actively seek better ways of working. By being curious and creative, we continuously improve services and prepare the organisation for the future.", "behaviours": "Being creative and using your initiative, you actively seek to improve and future-proof services and processes. You learn from others within the organisation and across the industry, and share your knowledge and expertise to achieve positive outcomes." }, { "title": "We are passionate about the city", "description": "We are proud to work for Gloucester and deeply committed to its communities, its history and its future. That pride drives the quality and care we bring to everything we do.", "behaviours": "Being loyal to Gloucester, you take pride in the quality of your work and understand how it improves the reputation and quality of the city. You actively engage in what is happening within the city, understand the local community and prompt questions which help shape the city's future." }, { "title": "We treat all people with fairness, compassion and respect", "description": "We believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity and consideration. We champion inclusion, celebrate diversity and foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.", "behaviours": "You are courteous to customers and colleagues and considerate of others' circumstances and feelings. You keep an open mind, value and seek diverse opinions and support a culture where everyone feels they belong and can reach their full potential." } ], "equality_and_diversity": { "statement": "We recognise the positive value of equality and diversity and pride ourselves on growing a high-performing workforce that is diverse, skilled and talented and represents the community it serves.", "protected_characteristics": [ "race", "colour", "religion or belief", "age", "nationality", "ethnicity", "gender", "gender identity", "gender expression", "sexual orientation", "marital status", "veteran status", "disability", "caring responsibilities" ], "disability_confident": true, "reasonable_adjustments": true, "employee_networks": [ "Race Equality Network (REN)", "Prism (LGBT+)", "Young Employee Network (YEN)", "Disability Network (D-Net)", "Carers Network", "Women's Network", "Armed Forces Network" ], "equalities_framework": "Equalities Framework for Local Government", "equalities_working_group": "Cross-departmental group including officers from various levels and councillors from all political groups." }, "benefits": { "flexible_working": { "options": ["part-time", "compressed hours", "job-sharing", "term-time contracts"], "agile_working": "Most staff are given a laptop and can choose where, how and when they work.", "dress_code": "Relaxed — professional and comfortable." }, "annual_leave": { "by_grade": { "grades_up_to_F": { "starting_days": 25, "after_5_years_days": 30 }, "grade_G_and_above_days": 30, "chief_officers_days": 30 }, "all_employees": { "buy_additional_leave_days": 10, "volunteer_leave_days": 2 } }, "family_friendly": { "enhanced_maternity_pay": true, "enhanced_paternity_pay": true, "enhanced_shared_parental_pay": true, "premature_birth_compassionate_leave": true }, "health_and_wellbeing": { "employee_assistance_programme": { "availability": "24 hours a day, phone and online", "covers": ["family issues", "debt and gambling issues", "legal and consumer issues", "relationship advice", "medical advice"] }, "fitness": "Reduced rate at GL1 Leisure and Fitness", "cycle_scheme": "Save 25–39% on bikes and accessories via Cyclescheme", "eyecare": "Contribution towards glasses and eyesight tests for computer users", "flu_jabs": "Free annual flu jabs for all employees" }, "pension": { "scheme": "Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)", "type": "Defined benefit — salary-related, not affected by stock market", "employee_contribution_range": "5.5% to 12.5%", "employer_contribution": "Approximately two-thirds of total cost", "life_cover": "3x annual salary" }, "other_discounts": [ "Discounts on visitor attractions, short breaks, experiences and gift vouchers", "Reduced rates for public transport season tickets", "Regular staff socials and health and wellbeing events", "Cycling discounts via Halfords, Cyclesolutions and 50 Cycles" ] }, "early_careers": { "apprenticeships": { "description": "Real jobs with salary, holiday leave and free training. Study time is built into the working week.", "support_includes": [ "Self study and e-learning", "1:1 coaching", "Designated mentor", "Technical skills training by dedicated training providers", "Networking with apprentices across the council and county council" ], "departments": "Various — from visitor experience (museums, Guildhall) to functions at Shire Hall." }, "work_experience": { "description": "Placements typically up to one week, mainly for young people, to experience working in the council.", "benefits": [ "Increases appeal to future employers", "Builds self-confidence", "Helps explore career options", "Enhances CV", "Develops teamworking skills", "Opportunity to gain references and contacts", "Career advice for roles at the council" ], "contact": { "phone": "01452 425 888", "instructions": "Select option 2 then option 1" } } }, "why_gloucester": { "location": "Cathedral city of the Cotswolds, south west England", "annual_visitors": "3.5 million+", "history": "Founded as a Roman fort in 48AD. Over 2,000 years of history including royal connections, industrial heritage and military ties.", "city_highlights": [ "Gloucester Cathedral (filming location for Harry Potter)", "Gloucester Quays — outlet shopping, cinema, restaurants, nightlife", "Kings Square", "Gloucester Docks", "Victorian Christmas Market and monthly Food and Craft Market" ], "schools": { "primary_rated_good_or_outstanding": "~90%", "secondary_rated_good_or_outstanding": "~80%" }, "housing": "House prices consistently lower than larger metropolitan areas within a 45-minute drive.", "sports": [ "Gloucester Rugby (Premiership) at Kingsholm Stadium", "Cheese rolling (birthplace)", "Severn Bore surfing (second biggest tidal range in the world)" ] }, "teams": [ "Finance", "IT / Digital", "Customer Services", "Community Wellbeing", "Environmental Services", "Street Care", "Elections", "Place & Culture", "Cultural Services", "Events & Venues", "Transformation", "Communications & Engagement" ] }