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Working for us

Lancashire is a place we're very proud of. We take our role very seriously in serving our residents, businesses and visitors.

About us

Lancashire County Council is one of the largest local authorities in England. We serve 1.2 million people across 12 districts, covering a wide mix of urban and rural communities.

We deliver a broad range of services that make a real difference to people’s lives. Our work is varied, challenging and rewarding.

Why work with us

We’re proud of the national recognition we’ve received for the quality of our services. That success is built on the commitment and expertise of our staff.

When you join us, you’ll be part of an organisation that:

  • works together to meet challenges

  • supports each other to grow and develop

  • puts residents at the heart of everything we do

What we offer

We’ll support you to build your career and develop your skills. You’ll have opportunities to work across different professions, locations and communities.

In return, we offer:

  • a generous benefits package

  • flexible working options

  • training and development opportunities

  • a chance to shape how we work and improve services

Find a job

Search for a job with the council, teaching jobs, jobs at schools and volunteering opportunities.

The benefits of working for us

We are a Foundation Living Wage Employer, paying above the National Living Wage.

Annual leave

  • 26 days of annual leave. This increases to 32 days after 5 years of continuous service. (Pro rata for part-time employees.)

Additional leave

  • You may be able to buy up to 20 extra days of leave each year. This depends on your job role and the needs of the service. (Pro rata for part-time employees.)

Public holidays

  • 8 bank holidays

  • 2 extra statutory days during the Christmas and New Year period

Including:

  • TOIL (Time Off In Lieu)

  • part-time

  • job share

  • term time

  • agile working

These are all dependant on your job role and business need.

  • Occupational sick pay scheme

  • Occupational Health Services

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Eyesight test contribution

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Generous maternity and paternity leave

  • Support for working carers

  • Adoption and parental leave

Pension

  • You’ll be part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

  • This includes a generous employer contribution, life cover, and pensions for dependants if you die while still working.

Long service award

  • We recognise your commitment with a long service award after a set number of years.

Credit union

  • You and your family can join the Blues and Twos credit union.

  • This gives you access to savings accounts and low-interest loans.

Relocation support

  • If you’re moving to Lancashire for your job, you may be able to claim relocation costs.

You can save money on everyday shopping through our staff discount scheme with Vivup.

Get discounts at major UK retailers, including supermarkets, fashion, technology, travel and more.

The savings include:

  • 5% off at Morrisons and Sainsbury’s

  • Save 4% at Tesco, Asda and Waitrose, plus 7% at Marks and Spencer stores

  • 7% savings at Currys

  • 5% off your DIY at B&Q

  • Discounts on fashion including 5% off Boohoo, 9% off ASOS, 7% off River Island and 10% off New Look

  • Save on sportswear with 7% off Nike, 10% off Footlocker and 4% off Sports Direct

  • Training and development opportunities

  • Social Work Academy - available to Social Workers

  • Apprenticeship scheme - available to all employees

  • Staff Recognition Scheme and Annual Awards Ceremony

  • Discounts on bus travel

  • Bike stores, changing and showering facilities in some locations

We value every member of our team and support them to reach their full potential.

We offer a positive working environment that encourages:

  • staff engagement

  • teamwork

  • problem solving

  • a healthy work-life balance

All staff are expected to live by our Lancashire values. These were developed and agreed by staff and guide how we work with customers, partners and each other.

Supportive

We are supportive of our customers and colleagues, recognising their contributions and making the best of their strengths to enable our communities to flourish.

Innovative

We deliver the best services we possibly can, always looking for creative ways to do things better, putting the customer at the heart of our thinking and being ambitious and focused on how we can deliver the best services now and in the future.

Respectful

We treat colleagues, customers and partners with respect, listening to their views, empathising and valuing their diverse needs and perspectives, to be fair, open and honest in all that we do.

Collaborative

We listen to, engage with, learn from and work with colleagues, partners and customers to help achieve the best outcomes for everyone.

Lancashire is at the heart of the UK transport network. It offers a mix of busy towns and cities with a rich history, alongside peaceful countryside and stunning coastlines.

It’s a great place to live, work and build a career.

Lancashire is one of the fastest-growing areas in the UK. The Preston, South Ribble and Lancashire City Deal is helping to drive this growth.

This investment will:

  • create thousands of new jobs and homes

  • grow the local economy by £1 billion

Be part of Lancashire’s exciting future. We look forward to receiving your application.