2. Pay and benefits
Most of our employees are paid on the 15th of the month. This payment is from the first day of the month to the last day of the month – so two weeks in arrears and two weeks in advance.
For example, if pay day is the 15 January the period covered would be from the 1 January to the 31 January. If pay day falls on a weekend, you will get paid the Friday before.
There are a small number of employees that are paid on the 20th of the month i.e. Centrally Based Teachers. If you fall into this category, the same above applies but with a pay date of the 20th – your manager will inform you if this is the case during your local induction.
In terms of benefits, as a council employee, you are entitled to the following benefits (these are dependent on your terms and conditions):
- Generous annual leave entitlement that increases after years five and ten.
- The option to buy additional annual leave.
- A variety of flexible working options.
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of making additional voluntary contributions.
- Access to our workforce wellbeing offer to support your mental health, physical health and lifestyle.
- Staff discount scheme.
- Salary sacrifice schemes including home and electronics and Cycle to Work.
- Long Service Awards.
- A variety of learning and development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take volunteering days to support voluntary, community and charitable groups in Oldham.
- Employee voice and engagement opportunities.
- Access to various Peer Support Groups.
- Discounted car parking.
More information on pay and benefits can be found in the induction handbook you will receive on your first day.