Want to work at the council?

You can work with us in a number of ways:

Joining us as a member of the council staff – you can find out which opportunities are available and what we have to offer you as an employee.

If you’re interested in work experience, longer term placements or apprenticeship by clicking on the button below

Or supplying us goods and services as a contractor – more details via this link

Pay scales

As we are committed to being open and transparent, we have published our latest pay scales

Vision and Values

We are customer focused and approachable. We are honest and open and are committed to providing high quality cost-effective public services.

Working Together: we are a committed professional team, who embrace change and help one another improve 

People and Planet: we care about each other and the environment we share

Respect: we act with integrity, and champion diversity and inclusivity

Accountability: we take ownership, do what we say, strive for clarity and welcome feedback

Approachability: we are open, honest and accessible

Gender Pay Gap report

Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire District Councils are required by law to publish an annual pay gap report.

Your can read our Gender Pay Gap report for 2022/23 by clicking this link (doc)

The councils are committed to the principle of equal opportunities and equal treatment for all employees, regardless of sex, race, religion/belief, age, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.

We are committed to doing everything we can to reduce our gender pay gap, including:

• Open and transparent reporting
• Annual pay review
• Pay scales transparency
• Flexible working available
• Job evaluation scheme

For more information about the reporting of Gender Pay Gap information please head to the government’s website.

Disabilities

Positive About Disabled People

The council is a ‘Positive about Disabled People’ symbol user and meets the ‘two ticks’ disability symbol standard. Any job applicant who has a disability and meets the essential criteria for a post, will be guaranteed an interview

Councillor parental leave policy

If you click on this link you can find more details about the parental leave policy.