Bath & NE Somerset is the gateway to the South West and is situated close to the nation's transport network. It has large tracts of attractive countryside and vibrant urban centres; with excellent leisure, arts and sporting facilities.

As an employer, the Council offers a wide range of flexible and "family friendly" employment initiatives and working arrangements, aimed at creating a constructive working environment in which employees are able to work to their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

These include:

• A comprehensive induction, training and development programme
• Excellent final salary pension scheme
• A generous relocation package maybe available for some posts
• Flexible working hours
• Generous annual leave provisions
• Special leave provisions for employees with caring responsibilities
• Special leave for the observance of religious festivals
• Job share policy
• A commitment to healthy working, the council operates a no smoking policy
• Employee counselling service
• Social club and subsidised leisure centre membership