Local government pensions
Competitive salary
Annual leave
Flexible working
Family friendly policies
Local government pension
All employees (excluding teachers) will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme. Teachers can join the Teachers' Pension scheme.
Competitive salary
You will be entitled to a competitive salary, with ongoing opportunities to progress in line with your performance.
Annual leave
As an employee of Hampshire County Council, you will receive a generous annual leave entitlement. You will receive a minimum of 24 days per annum (pro rata) rising to a maximum of 30 days after 5 years’ service (dependent on grade).
Flexible working
To help you find your perfect work-life balance, many roles are able to benefit from flexible working arrangements, such as flexitime, job sharing and home-working.
Family friendly policies
In order to balance your professional and personal life, we offer a full range of family friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity and adoption entitlements.
Sickness payment scheme
Should you need to take a defined period of absence due to sickness, you will be able to continue receiving normal pay due to our sickness pay scheme.
Eyes tests
All display screen equipment users will be reimbursed for the cost of a standard eye test. You will also receive a contribution towards glasses, when needed to see a screen clearly.
Travel and support discounts
As an employee of Hampshire County Council, you will be able to access a range of travel discounts, including:
- 10% discount on MOTs at selected workshops
- 20% discount on the cost of an annual rail season ticket with South Western Railway for staff based in Winchester, Havant, Fareham, Eastleigh or Basingstoke
- 10% off all annual and 13-week season tickets across the Stagecoach network
- a range of cycling discounts with selected retailers
- car sharing through Hantscarshare
The discounts are offered by public transport operators and cycle shops and are not set by Hampshire County Council – these can be withdrawn at any time.
Staff discounts
You will have access to a range of discounted goods and services, including holidays, insurance, health and fitness, TV and phone, food and drink, and more.
Sickness payment scheme
Eye tests
Travel support and discounts
Staff discounts