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 see what we have to offer you as an employee.
If you’re interested in graduate programmes, work experience or apprenticeships, please click the button below:
Or supplying us goods and services as a contractor
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
South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse 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
Disabilities
Disability Confident Employer
The council is a Disability Confident employer. 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.
