Number of staff ... 234
Male/female ratio ... 32/68
Average age ... 43
Staff turnover ... 14%
Earning £35,000+ ... 12%
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Practices The council’s values embrace working together, communicating effectively, taking responsibility, being customer focused and committed to continuous improvement. These values have been developed by a team of employees from across the council representing all levels and service areas. They are embedded in the knowledge, skills and behaviour framework that is being implemented across the council. The Bright Ideas Scheme rewards new ideas and honoraria awards recognise outstanding individual contributions.

The council encourages recycling in all its offices. It also holds regular fundraising events, supports local charities and provides staff support to local ventures, such as the SmartWater crime prevention campaign. The chief executive attends team meetings, and cross-departmental working parties are encouraged for project work. A leadership development programme supports and funds professional courses and qualifications.

Pay and benefits Job sharing, home working, compressed and reduced hours and flexitime are offered to all staff. Benefits include free private healthcare, free life assurance and subsidised health-club membership.

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BACKGROUND

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