Our Benefits

Bassetlaw District Council is committed to creating a positive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace. Our benefits are designed to support your professional growth, wellbeing, and financial security—because when you thrive, so does our community.

Benefits That Work for You

At Bassetlaw District Council, we value our employees and are committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace.
We offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your wellbeing, career development, and work-life balance.

Generous Annual Leave

We provide a competitive annual leave allowance, starting at 26 days’ holiday (pro rata for part time employees), rising incrementally by one day each year up to 32 days, plus bank holidays. We also award you an extra day of annual leave each year if you have had no sickness absence in the previous full calendar year.

Career Development and Training

We invest in our people through training, qualifications, and development programs. Whether you’re looking to gain new skills, progress in your role, or explore leadership opportunities, we’ll support your career ambitions with structured development pathways.

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

As a council employee, you’ll have access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the best workplace pensions available. With employer contributions that double your monthly pension contribution and the option to join our salary sacrifice shared cost Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme, which saves you tax and national insurance.

Free Healthcare Cash Plan

Through our healthcare cash plan, you can claim money back on everyday health expenses, such as dental check-ups, eye tests, and physiotherapy. Your wellbeing is our priority, and this benefit helps ensure you can access essential care when you need it.

Health & Wellbeing Support

We take the health and wellbeing of our staff seriously. Our wellbeing initiatives include access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with access to counselling services, a 24-hour GP phone line and mental health support with a team of Mental Health First Aiders. We also want to support you to stay happy and healthy so offer discounted leisure membership with BPL and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Family Friendly Policies

We understand the importance of balancing work and family life. Our flexible policies include maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, alongside special leave for family emergencies and caring responsibilities.

Flexible and Hybrid Working

We support flexible working arrangements to help employees achieve a better work-life balance. Depending on your role, options may include hybrid working, flexi-time, job sharing, or part-time opportunities.

On-Site Car Parking

Discounted car parking for around £4 per month which also allows you unlimited parking in certain long stay car parks in the Bassetlaw District.

Long Service Awards

We value loyalty and dedication, which is why we recognise long-serving employees with awards and incentives. If you’ve been with us for ten years or more, we celebrate your contribution to the council and our community.

Are you interested in joining the team?

Head over to our jobs portal to take a look at the jobs we have to offer. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please send over your information, we will always be on the lookout.