Benefits and rewards

We know that our employees are central to everything we do. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where people can develop their skills, achieve their potential and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

As a member of staff, you can benefit from:

• a competitive salary
• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• between 25 and 31 days' annual leave, depending on your role and length of service
• the option to buy up to 3 additional days of annual leave

We offer a range of flexible working options, depending on your role, to help you balance work and personal commitments.

You can also access a range of family-friendly leave arrangements, including:

• maternity leave
• paternity leave
• adoption leave
• dependency leave

We support employees to grow and develop throughout their careers through:

• training and development opportunities
• coaching and mentoring
• volunteering opportunities

You can access a wide range of savings and discounts through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform, helping you save money on everyday spending, including groceries, shopping and travel.

Other benefits include:

• discounted gym memberships at participating venues across the UK, including selected local sports and fitness centres
• commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives

We offer a range of services to support your health, wellbeing and financial resilience, including:

• access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• support from Mental Health First Aiders
• a voluntary Health Cash Plan
• financial wellbeing tools, webinars and support
• access to savings schemes, loans and debt consolidation options

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

As an employee, you can benefit from:

• access to staff networks
• staff recognition awards
• working for a veteran-friendly employer