Candidate information

Appointments are subject to a medical assessment which usually means completing an online questionnaire. Occasionally an appointment with the Council's medical adviser is also necessary in a small number of circumstances.

Hours of work

The standard working week is based on 37 hours but we welcome part time workers. Most staff members based at the Civic Offices have flexitime. Core hours are between 10am-midday and from 2pm-4pm. Employees have flexibility in their hours outside core time subject to ensuring the service concerned is covered as a team and that employees in total work  on average 37 hours per week over the year.  Time worked over the 37 hours per week can be taken as flexitime or flexi leave, subject to the provisions of the scheme.

Probation

New entrants to Runnymede work a probationary period of up to six months prior to being transferred to the permanent staff.  At that time you will receive an appraisal and, if appropriate, a salary review.

Appraisal and development

A new Performance Review and Staff Development Scheme is in place and is linked to core competencies. This scheme involves informal one to ones, a quarterly catch-up and a more structured annual review.

Annual leave

The leave year runs from the date you start with Runnymede. Employees start with 28 days leave or the equivalent in hours of leave. Entitlement increases with continuous Runnymede service of two years up to 31 days.

Pension entitlement

New starters are automatically enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme, which is a career average defined benefit scheme. It is administered on Runnymede's behalf by Surrey County Council and contributions are on a stepped scale depending on your salary. You can transfer in previous LGPS pensions and those from other organisations if you wish.

More details can be found on the Surrey Pension Fund website.

Get in touch about work opportunities

We are a flexible employer, with a range of family-friendly policies, good benefits and, where appropriate, adopt a hybrid approach to the workplace. We are transforming the way we work – so it’s an interesting time to take up a role in local government.