Our Offer to You
As an organisation that values and nurtures talent, we’re committed to helping you fulfil your potential and will offer you a supportive, friendly and collaborative environment to grow and develop your career and skills.
We’re constantly striving to improve our ways of working so putting your ideas across however big or small; will be fully encouraged and supported by your colleagues and our dynamic and experienced management team.
Staff Benefits
Our workforce is our biggest asset and we therefore provide a competitive overall benefits package to ensure that we're able to attract, recruit and retain the best staff, to provide excellent services and make a positive impact on the communities we serve.
To do this, we need highly skilled, motivated and compassionate individuals who live and demonstrate our core values. Regardless of your role, you'll have a significant part to play in our overall corporate plan and we therefore offer a benefits package that offers flexibility, work life balance and support to progress with your career aspirations.
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Our Culture and Staff Networks
At Kingston, we're not just colleagues; we're a community. Together, we have the power to achieve extraordinary things. By embodying our STAR values - Supportive, Transparent, Appreciative, Respectful - we can create a brighter future for ourselves and the communities we serve.
As part of our commitment to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where staff feel respected and valued in their job, we have set up a number of staff networks. Our staff networks are open to all staff, both those who identify with each area and also allies, to drive forward key initiatives and support all staff to feel supported and able to bring their whole selves to work and provide safe spaces to have open and honest conversations.
Our staff networks include:
- Carers (+Allies)
- Disability and Wellbeing (+Allies)
- Early Careers (+Allies)
- LGBTQIA+ (+Allies)
- Multi Ethnic (+Allies)
- Women's (+Allies)
Generous annual leave entitlement
Ranging from 25-32 days based on your role, grade and length of service. Staff also have the option to purchase an additional 36 hours of leave per year (pro rata for part-time employees). In addition you will receive bank holidays.
A competitive pension scheme
Access to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) which is known for its high employer contributions, to support you later in life and provide security for you and your dependants.
Hybrid and flexible working
We operate hybrid working, a flexible working model which allows staff to work from a variety of locations and our staff are not required to work within the office 5 days a week. This enables our staff to achieve a work life balance whilst still meeting the needs of the organisation.
Additional Staff Benefits
3 volunteering days a year in Kingston- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Comprehensive learning and development programme
- Discounts at a variety of local shops, restaurants and leisure facilities
- Confidential counselling and well-being support
- Electric Vehicle Car Leasing Schemes
London Living Wage Accredited
We are an accredited London Living Wage Employer and this means that everyone working at the Royal Borough of Kingston, regardless of whether they are permanent employees or third-party contractors and suppliers receive the London Living Wage. The real Living Wage is higher than the government’s minimum, or National Living Wage, and is an independently calculated hourly rate of pay that is based on the actual cost of living.
Good Business Charter
We have been accredited to the Good Business Charter since 2021, recognising our commitment to high quality employment responsibility, environmental standards, engaging suppliers and customer service.
Our Accreditations
