Isle of Wight Council

Description

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

Our Commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant started in 2013 when the council signed the Armed Forces Community Covenant. It is currently a Gold award holder in the Defence Employee Recognition scheme.

Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant includes:

  • Special leave package - for Reservists and Adult Cadet instructors.
  • A competitive annual leave entitlement.
  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
  • Flexible working arrangements including:
    • Flexitime - Enabling you to vary your hours during the day to accommodate both the needs of the service and your personal circumstances.
    • Term Time Working - Where your working weeks mirror Isle of Wight schools term weeks.
    • Home Working - Work from your home for all or part of the week.

      Each of these flexible working options is subject to operational requirements and approval.

  • Learning and Development Opportunities - including e-learning.
  • The Childcare Scheme - salary sacrifice through payroll deduction.
  • HELP Employee Assistance - providing a 24/7 confidential helpline for all personal, and work-related issues including assistance for debt related problems. The service also includes online access to practical self-help information.
  • Local Retailer Discounts - with over 100 businesses on the Island.
  • The One Card Employee Scheme - a discount on use of the fitness facilities and leisure activities at council run leisure centres.
  • Transport Discounts - including reduced priced tickets for ferry services to and from the Island, a discount on Island bus travel and on the purchase of cycles and brand new cars.
  • Website Discounts - available through several sites designed specifically for those who work in the Public Sector.

About us

Isle of Wight Council is a unitary council, operating from a number of locations across the Isle of Wight. As a unitary council it has a workforce of approximately 1400 hundred staff employed in diverse roles from fitness instructors to parking enforcement. For more information please visit the recruitment pages at https://www.iow.gov.uk/Council/Recruitment-Opportunities.