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Meet our people
Meet our people
We asked some of our colleagues to tell us what it's like working here
Take a look at this short video where some of our colleagues tell us why they enjoy working here. They chat about flexible working arrangements, how we support with career progression and what our culture is like.
Holly, Senior Revenues Officer
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Surrey Heath are very supportive of career progression. I joined in 2019 as an apprentice, and I am now a Senior Revenues Officer.
Although I prefer working in the office, I love having the flexibility to work from home and to earn flexi time to take additional leave.
Jo, Communications Officer
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I feel my work at Surrey Heath makes a difference to people’s everyday lives.
It’s such a friendly place to work and offers a flexible working policy which makes it much easier to balance work and life.
Cameron, Climate Change Manager
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My manager and team have been so supportive, helping me grow in my role and giving me license to innovate and try new things.
The council has really great flexible working arrangements, such as working from home, which have helped me achieve a great work/life balance.
Natalie, Economic Development Officer
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Surrey Heath has enabled me to grow professionally, academically and personally. I look forward to seeing where my current role will take me.
The support and encouragement from colleagues and managers is exceptional, particularly when it comes to professional development.