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Suffolk County Council

About Suffolk County Council

Suffolk County Council is proud to be an employer of choice. We offer a fantastic working environment, great flexible working options for our job roles, and many benefits, as well as the opportunity to improve the lives of Suffolk residents.

Career opportunities

We offer a wealth of opportunities to start or continue your career across our wide range of services, with over 1,000 different job titles including Firefighters, Social Workers, Administrators, Lawyers, IT, childcare, Nurses and much more!

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Disability Confident

As a disability-confident employer, we recognise the valuable role disabled people play in our success.

As a disability-confident employer, we recognise the valuable role disabled people play in our success. We are working hard to build a more open environment where disabled people feel included and valued. 

It means that, as an employer, we have met the government-set criteria to achieve level 2 in the national Disability Confident scheme and that we encourage applicants with a disability to apply for roles within the organisation. 

We run a Disability Confident interview scheme, whereby disabled candidates are offered the opportunity for an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Our equality, diversity and inclusion values

Through our WE ASPIRE values, we are creating a culture of inclusion and respect. We are committed to delivering our duties under the Equality Act 2010 and embedding equality into everything we do.

 

Our WE ASPIRE values

 

  • Wellbeing: We look after ourselves, each other and the planet.
  • Equality: Respecting, valuing, embracing, and celebrating everyone’s unique differences.
  • Achieve: We are the best we can be.
  • Support: We work as one team.
  • Pride: We are passionate about making a positive difference to the people and place of Suffolk.
  • Innovate: We believe in making every penny count, every minute matters and reducing environmental impact.
  • Respect: We give and earn respect.
  • Empower: We empower, encourage, and motivate.

Our values are at the heart of everything that we do. They underpin our approach to performance, reward, and well-being. They define the relationship between the council and our people.

This logo features the text "we ASPIRE" set against a plain white background. Text & Typography • "we": Written in lowercase, red cursive script, positioned slightly above the first two letter circles. It features a subtle drop shadow that creates depth over the underlying shapes. • "ASPIRE": Displayed in bold, white, sans-serif uppercase letters. Each letter is individually centred within its own solid, coloured circle. Colour Scheme (Left to Right) • A: Green circle • S: Light blue circle • P: Orange circle • I: Yellow circle • R: Pink circle • E: Purple circle

Benefits at Suffolk County Council

List of all the benefits that Suffolk County Council are offering their employees. Benefits may vary depending on role, location and length of service.

  • TOIL or flexi days on many roles
  • Career breaks, buying additional leave, carers leave
  • Local Government Pension Scheme: defined benefit, inflation-linked, employer funds around two thirds of the cost
  • Up to 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pay rises annually on two counts: incremental progression plus a cost-of-living award
  • Two paid volunteering days
  • Right to request flexible working from day one

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