Working for us

We are devoted to fostering an environment of inclusivity and diversity. We want all our staff to feel valued and involved, which is why we offer an extensive range of employee benefits including:

• flexible working arrangements - we are committed to flexible working and encourage an environment where staff can get their work/life balance right. We offer a number of flexible working arrangements including:
  • remote working
  • a flexi-time scheme
  • part-time roles
  • job-share opportunities
• family friendly employer - as well as a number of flexible working arrangements to support working parents, we also pay enhanced occupational maternity and paternity pay
• generous holiday entitlement - starting at a minimum of 24 days (plus bank holidays) and increasing to up to 36 days per year, depending on your chosen career path and how long you have been with us
• competitive salary scheme and an annual pay increment award and a locally determined annual pay award
• staff wellbeing programme – an Employee Assistance Programme which includes access to free:
  • counselling sessions
  • health and wellbeing programmes
  • legal and financial advice
  • topical podcasts
  • for both staff and their loved ones
• free car parking - at both our office sites along with electric car charging points throughout the borough
• health and fitness – we offer all staff and their partners corporate membership packages as well as discounted entry at all the borough’s leisure centres.This includes activity packages for children of all ages so that the whole family can get active!
• continued professional development – we want all our staff to reach their full potential and so we aim to support all your training and development needs whether that be managerial, technical or professional courses. We have an extensive range of courses available to all
• professional fees - annual professional subscription fees to one relevant professional body are reimbursed to employees where it is deemed an essential requirement for the post holder to belong to a professional institute
• Local Government Pension Scheme - the LGPS is one of the largest pension schemes in the UK. It is a defined benefit pension scheme which means your pension is based on your salary and how long you pay into the Scheme. See Local Government Pension Scheme

Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer.