South Lanarkshire Council

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Our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council has in place a range of services to support veterans and their families.  As an organisation we employ and support all.

We acknowledge and understand that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society.  We are committed to helping members of the Armed Forces community to have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen.

There is a Lanarkshire Firm Base group which meets three times a year to identify and discuss matters relevant to the community. The group is co-chaired by the Veterans Champions form North and South Lanarkshire Council and membership is made up of representatives from:

  • Army and RAF units
  • Reserve units
  • council services
  • NHS
  • DWP
  • military charities
  • veterans charities.

The role of the local authority Armed Forces Champion is to ensure that the authority achieves its commitments to the Armed Forces community and resolves any issues.

About us

Why work for us?

We are an employer who values all employees and their vital role in delivering our services and work to improve the quality of life of everyone in South Lanarkshire. 

We have lots of opportunities across the Council from frontline service delivery to specialist / technical roles that offer exciting career pathways. Also, you will be supported and developed to help you achieve your full potential.

Whatever job you have in the Council you will be guaranteed competitive salaries, flexibility and great employee benefits such as:

  • Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
  • Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role
  • Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
  • Occupational sick pay
  • Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
  • Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Physiotherapy
  • Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support.