Working for Tower Hamlets Council
Equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are proud of our diversity and our distinct and vibrant communities. Our borough has a history of welcoming migrants, which is reflected in our values. You will share the values of fairness and equality that are shared across all of our services.
Our offices
We offer brand new state-of-the-art offices in the heart of the east end with great transport connections. We are right next to Whitechapel Station, served by the District, Elizabeth, London Overground, and Hammersmith & City underground lines, putting all of London and beyond within easy reach of the town hall.
Our benefits
We have a range of employee benefits:
Annual leave
Our generous annual leave for full time posts, starts at 29 days a year plus an extra three days between Christmas and New Year, and bank holidays. After five years, leave increases by four days.
Pension
Our employees can join the Local Government Pension Scheme. This is a career average salary scheme, so your pension benefits are guaranteed and do not depend on how investments perform. We pay into the fund on your behalf.
Flexible working
We positively encourage flexible working and work-life balance aimed at supporting individual employee requirements within the context of meeting service needs. This includes:
- Flexible and compressed hours
- job sharing
- part-time working
- career break scheme
- extended leave scheme.
Learning and development
We are an Investor in People. We have many learning and development opportunities available in our online Learning Hub, and look at individual needs through appraisals and supervision.
Money matters
We have a number of money-saving schemes, including discounts with major retailers, season ticket loans, and a cycle to work scheme.
Season ticket loan
Staff can apply for an interest-free loan to purchase an annual season ticket.
Rent Deposit Scheme
The Rent Deposit Scheme offers staff an interest free loan to help pay a rent deposit when moving into a privately rented home. The amount of loan will be up to the value of the net monthly pay.
Employee assistance programme
Our employee assistance programme provides free confidential counselling support services for both personal and work-related issues.
Staff forums
We are a diverse and inclusive organisation that encourages the talents of all our staff. One of the ways we support this is through our staff networks. We currently have the following networks:
- Race Equality Network
- TOWER Pride (LGBTQIA+ staff and friends forum)
- N-Able (disabled staff network)
- Tower Hamlets Women’s Network