Why work for Hammersmith & Fulham council?

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is one of the UK’s leading authorities with a strong track record in innovation and creative service development.

In the 2006 local elections, control of the council was won by the Conservatives. Priorities for the new administration include cracking down on crime and antisocial behaviour; reducing council tax and promoting cleaner, greener streets.

We like to think ours is a good organisation to work for. The council works hard at being a good employer.  Council staff themselves speak highly of the council as an employer.

In our latest survey of all staff, the council achieved a 66% satisfaction rating from its employees. This compares with an UK average for local councils of 58%. Terms and conditions are generous and staff satisfaction ratings on pay are high.

What we can offer you

We take our responsibility towards our staff seriously. We have an excellent record in respect of staff training and development. We can also offer a range of employee benefits including:

• Excellent minimum earnings guarantee - significantly higher than the national minimum wage.
• Flexible working scheme in place for the majority of staff.
• Family friendly employment practices including maternity and paternity leave and a child care subsidy scheme.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.