Annual Leave
Annual leave is between 20-27 days for a full-time employee, based on grade and years of service. We close our office between 25th December and 2nd January and this leave is provided in addition to your annual leave entitlement. All leave is pro-rated for part time employees.
Flexible Working
We are accredited as a Disability Confident Employer and a Carer Friendly Community, so we value the importance of providing employees with flexible ways to work.
We support all our employees to achieve an improved work-life balance by offering:
- Career break scheme
- Carers leave
- Flexible working
- Hybrid working
- Job sharing
- Parental leave
- Part-time working
- Reasonable Adjustments
- Time off in lieu (TOIL) scheme
Learning and Development Policy
We are passionate and the professional development of our employees. We provide learning and development opportunities in a variety of ways, to suit the needs of any employee. This includes apprenticeships, coaching, face-to-face training, mentoring and professional qualifications. We are an Age-Friendly Employer and as part of our commitment, we ensure that opportunities are available to employees of any age.
Network Groups
We’re passionate about employee networking, particular through engaging in projects that matter to individuals, providing opportunities to raise awareness and encouraging compassion and understanding between employees. That’s why we support a variety of workplace network groups, including, but not limited to:
- Carers Champions
- Climate Champions
- Employee Voice Group
- Menopause Matters Group
- Workplace Health Group
Pension Scheme
We are part of the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is held by East Sussex Pension Fund. As an employer, we contribute above 20%. For more information, please visit Local Government Pension Scheme.
Relocation Support
We may provide financial assistance to help you relocate to the local area when you take up a position at Wealden District Council. The scheme is at the discretion of the council and subject to certain criteria. Please contact our Human Resources team for more information.
Salary Sacrifice Schemes
Through the platform, Vivup, we provide employees with access to discounts on food shopping, cinema trips and more. This platform is also how we offer salary sacrifice schemes. These include:
- Electric and Hybrid Car Leasing
- Home and Electronics
- Cycle to Work
- Annual Leave
Wellbeing
We were the first local authority in East Sussex to be accredited with a Gold Wellbeing at Work Award in June 2024.
As part of our commitment to employee wellbeing we offer:
- 24-hour personal accident insurance scheme for all employees, covering both on duty and off duty periods.
- Access to a Health Cash Plan, where employees can get cashback on a range of everyday healthcare costs including dental check-ups, glasses, physio, diagnostics and more.
- An Employee Assistance Programme which provides support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on any employment, personal or family issue, in confidence and without limitation.
- Discounted membership offers at local leisure centres.
- Social activities, such as Body Balance exercise classes or art classes.