Braintree District Council is a great place to work. Our people see the difference they make and how the work they do actively contributes to and encourages positive change in the local community. And we offer some great benefits too – keep reading to find out more…
Annual leave
Up to 33 days plus bank holidays. Need a bit more flexibility? We’ve also got Buy Holiday and carryover schemes
Gym membership
Join alone, with your partner or as a family from as little as £22 a month and choose from a range of packages to help you keep fit how and when you want.
Wagestream
Opt in to access money you’ve earned before payday, get tips on everything from benefits to managing your finances and create “build” pots to save for that something special.
Benenden Private Healthcare
Sign up to access 24/7 GP and Mental Health helplines, physiotherapy, social care advice and cancer support and skip sprawling waiting lists to get treatment when you need it.
UK Healthcare
Join our cash plan scheme to claim 100% back on day-to-day healthcare costs, from eye tests and dentist appointments to wellness screening, physiotherapy and homeopathy treatment.
Vine Extras
Register for discounts at a whole host of supermarkets, stores and travel agents, and download the SmartSpending app to get money off on the go.
Agile working
Our work is what we do, not where we go. We’ve got great technology and great spaces to help you choose when and where you work, with many of us opting for a hybrid pattern.
Secondments
Explore something new with a secondment to another local authority. Join us and you’ll have access to the Essex portal, offering exclusive secondment opportunities across seven Councils.
Knowles Fleet car scheme
Save on a huge range of electric and hybrid cars with your simple to join salary sacrifice scheme.
Best of the rest
Free eye tests and money off at Specsavers, Local Government Pension and continuous service, Cycle and Car Lease schemes and more!
