Why Choose Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Erewash Borough Council

Erewash is a forward looking borough in the south-east of Derbyshire, a wonderfully rich and diverse community named after the river which flows through its landscape. Most importantly, it is a borough with ambition and the vision to build on its history and its successes. Its town halls are split between each of the main urban areas at Long Eaton and Ilkeston Town Halls.

The council has incredible staff with the right skills and experience who collectively work towards achieving the council’s objective of becoming a welcoming borough that is safe and clean, supporting our communities, planning for the future and to be a well-run and efficient council.

Pay

We offer our employees a competitive pay and benefits package. Whether you’re looking for a new career, promotion or a sideways move – we have a variety of challenging employment opportunities for everybody.

Erewash Borough council offers the opportunity to work with skilled and experienced staff who are passionate about promoting Erewash and the services the council provides. The remuneration for employees (except the Chief Executive and Chief Officers) within Erewash Borough Council is currently determined using the salaries and pay scales established by the National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Government Services Salary Award Scheme.

Pension

All eligible employees are welcome to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Details of the benefits available from the scheme are set out in the Brief Guide to the Local Government Pension Scheme available from Derbyshire Pension Fund www.derbyshirepensionfund.org.uk

Annual Leave

Paid holiday entitlement starts at 29 days per annum and increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days per annum.

For Heads of Service roles, the paid holiday entitlement starts at 31 days and increases with length of service to a maximum of 35 days per annum.

For Directors, the paid holiday entitlement starts at 31 days and increases with length of service to a maximum of 36 days per annum.

In addition to paid holiday entitlement, all employees are entitled to 8 statutory bank or public holidays as paid leave days each year.

For part time staff, paid holiday and bank holiday entitlement is calculated pro rata based on contracted hours.

Free Workplace Car Parking

The council provides free workplace car parking spaces for employees across the borough.

Work – life balance

Flexitime Scheme

In the majority of our service areas, we operate flexible working hours to carry out duties during a range of hours. This is subject to the business needs of each individual service.

Flexible working arrangement

The Council believes that flexible working may help to promote work-life balance, increase staff motivation and improve performance and productivity. All employees have the statutory right to request flexible working and to have their request considered by the Council.

Fit for Work Scheme

Erewash Borough Council’s Fit for Work scheme offers all staff a discount on leisure membership at the leisure centres as part of the council’s leisure services contract. The scheme gives all employees access to gyms, swimming pools and other exercise classes.

Sickness

If you are unwell, entitlement to sick pay is determined by length of service within local government, as detailed below. Employees are entitled to receive sick pay for the following periods:

During 1st year of service

• 1 month full pay and (after completing 4 months service)
• 2 months half pay

During 2nd year of service

• 2 months full pay and
• 2 months half pay

During 3rd year of service

• 4 months full pay and
• 4 months half pay

During 4th and 5th year of service

• 5 months full pay and
• 5 months half pay

After 5 years service 

• 6 months full pay and
• 6 months half pay

Equal Opportunities

The council is committed to its equality and diversity policy including equality of opportunity in employment, in recruitment and the services we provide.

Job applications are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post regardless of sex, gender reassignment, race, disability, age, marital and civil partnership, sexual orientation or religion and belief.

Candidates will be shortlisted on the factual information on their application form. Therefore, it is important to give as much detail as possible including information about experience gained outside employment.