Pay and reward
We aim to be fair transparent and equal in terms of pay:
- we use one job evaluation method throughout our structure
- we pay colleagues in the same role the same pay rate (except for training and development reasons)
- an annual pay rise for all is agreed with our union partners
- we provide clear guidelines on how to position pay
- for roles graded 3 to 11, a pay increment in line with the role's salary scale is awarded upon successful completion of the probationary period
More information on salaries and benefits can be found on our Staff and managers' salaries page.
Other benefits include:
- flexible working
- pension scheme - auto enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- generous holiday allowance of 29 days plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years' service, with option to buy more
- personal accident insurance - providing personal injury cover for employees and members, whilst engaged in council business, including journeys, and commuting between private residence and place of duty
- travel loans offering an interest free loan to cover the value of your travel season ticket
- Travel to Work Discount Scheme
- employee wellbeing and counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme
- long service recognition for 25 years' service
- payment of professional fees for approved professions
- eyesight tests and contributions to eyewear
- leisure membership
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Staff Offers Discount Scheme
- discounts for Oxford attractions
- Microsoft Workplace Discount Programme
