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Surrey Heath Staff Benefits

The Council recognises that its main asset is its staff. In recognition of this the Council offers a generous benefits package which is currently as follows:

• Final Salary Pension Scheme (Employee contributions 6%, Employer year contributions according to full time equivalent salary, ranging from 5.5% to 7.5%. Employer's Contribution rate is currently 15.7% of the employee's pensionable pay.
• Annual Leave Entitlement of a minimum of 23 days.
• An additional 5 days annual leave after 5 years continuous Local Government service.
• Immediate free private medical insurance for all staff graded SH6 and above and for all staff after 5 years' continuous Surrey Heath Borough Council service.
• Two times salary Life Assurance cover for all staff in the Pension Scheme.
• Free parking for all staff.
• Conditional Provided Car Scheme - under review.
• Generous mileage allowance.
• Relocation assistance in approved situations for staff within their first 2 years' at Surrey Heath Borough Council.
• Regular health checks and welfare.
• Subsidised gym membership at the Arena Leisure Centre (currently £27.50 per month single, £54.50 joint. Standard rate is £45 per month).
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• VDU eye examinations every 2 years.
• Free vaccinations when / where appropriate.
• Regular health promotions.
• Access to reduced travel insurance.
• Staff uniforms for Contact Centre employees.
• Commitment to regular training linked to Corporate objectives and supporting Professional training where appropriate.