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Gloucestershire County Council is a local authority. They oversee local services.

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Rating based on 59 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

About jobs at Gloucestershire County Council

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do Gloucestershire County Council pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    67% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2022 and January 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Gloucestershire County Council pay market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    37% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get paid breaks

    Do workers at Gloucestershire County Council get paid breaks?

    Sometimes. Only some people get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    54% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Good
  • Most people get sick pay

    Do Gloucestershire County Council pay sick pay?

    Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    93% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Easy to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at Gloucestershire County Council?

    Most people find it easy to book holiday.

    How we know this

    75% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.

    Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at Gloucestershire County Council?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at Gloucestershire County Council feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    89% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at Gloucestershire County Council get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at Gloucestershire County Council?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    81% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at Gloucestershire County Council enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    78% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at Gloucestershire County Council recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at Gloucestershire County Council?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    45% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at Gloucestershire County Council?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 59% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think Gloucestershire County Council head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    85% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how Gloucestershire County Council is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    40% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between February 2022 and February 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

How Gloucestershire County Council ranks

Gloucestershire County Council ranks joint 110th to work for out of councils.

  1. 110= Warwickshire County Council
    6.8
  2. 110= Gloucestershire County Council
    6.8
  3. 110= City Of York Council
    6.8

Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 29 March 2024.

Gloucestershire County Council job reviews

  • Best thing

    My colleagues are extremely supportive

    Worst thing

    Management don't understand what I do and keep changing my job and responsibilities

    6.9

    Gloucestershire County Council Employee, July 2023

  • Best thing

    I love helping children

    Worst thing

    Teachers do not appreciate the huge amount of work we do and we are expected to do more and more

    4.1

    Gloucestershire County Council Teaching assistant, January 2021