A good listening employer - Executive Assistant Kettering Borough Council Employee Review

I worked here as a contractor for one year from 2013-14. The team were very welcoming and it was the first job I had where I looked forward to going to work. Everyone really believes in the borough and doing the best they can for the residents. If a permanent contract was available I would have taken it, the only reason I left was because I wanted a perm position to get a mortgage. I only have fond memories of working at KBC, and would recommend anyone to work there without hesitation. The Chief Executive once wrote me a letter of thanks for my work - a really big deal when there are so many departments and employees! You will feel cared about and like you’re part of something worthwhile at KBC.

Salaries aren’t amazing - but they’re not bad! What you need to bear in mind is that they have to strike a balance between sourcing great talent and not paying over the odds, as it’s public money they’re spending, and they always bear that in mind, which as a resident is reassuring.

Training and Education Promotional Opportunities Teamwork Job Security

Lower salary than private companies Can take time for promotional opening to present themselves as people stay in management positions - solid salaries and good government pensions.