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Benefits of Working with Us

• At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates

Additional Information

Application Requirements

• As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
• If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
• Gaps in Employment Form
• Gaps in Employment Example

Why Thurrock?

Our location

• Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
• We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
• Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.

Staff benefits

• We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
• Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

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