If you are offered a job

If your application is successful and you are offered a role at the Council, we will ask you to:

• Provide two references. One must be from your current employer or most recent employment.
• Complete a confidential online health assessment and if needed meet with the Council’s medical adviser.
• Complete an online Basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Depending on the job requirements, you may require a Standard or Enhanced DBS.
• Provide your qualification certificates and licences, if they are essential to the post.
• Confirm you can work legally in the UK.

Keeping in touch

Once all the paperwork is complete, we will

• Discuss your start date.
• Plan your induction.
• Keep in touch between the offer of employment and your start date with us.
• Answer any questions you have.

Hours of work

Full-time employees work 37 hours per week and we also welcome part-time staff.

Office based staff

Most employees are based at the Council Offices in Oxted and benefit from working flexibly.

The Council Offices are open on weekdays from 8am-6pm. You work flexibly during these hours, subject to business requirements.

Operational staff (Depot)

Operational staff are based at the Depot in Hurst Green and work fixed hours. Depending on the team, some are required to take part in Out of Hours rotas.

Probationary period

New employees must successfully complete six months’ probation before becoming permanent.

Performance review and development

We have a system for reviewing performance and employee development which is linked to personal, corporate objectives and the Council’s values and behaviours. This includes informal one to ones, known as Check-ins and a structured annual appraisal.

We look forward to welcoming you.