Does Sandwell Council pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sandwell Council employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sandwell Council. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sandwell Council?

86% of Sandwell Council employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sandwell Council 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sandwell Council?

Housing Officer (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Business Support Officer (2) , Community Assistant (2) , Customer Service (2) , Deputy Headteacher (2) , Employment Broker (2) , Officer (2) , Social Worker (2)

What are the pros of working at Sandwell Council according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits ie sick pay and annual leave" ((in 5 reviews)); "Flexible hours." ((in 4 reviews)); "Flexible, the team is friendly." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sandwell Council according to real employee reviews?

"Minimul progression and average pay" ((in 4 reviews)); "Some inexperienced managers who have no skills in managing a team or the profession but have been given this role due to the council grading system." ((in 2 reviews))

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3.9

86% would recommend to a friend

(78 total reviews)

Linda Horton

86% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (78 reviews)

Sandwell Council has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 78 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sandwell Council employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Government and public administration industry (3.6 stars).

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78 reviews

5.0

25 Mar 2026

Amazing workplace culture

Care assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great teamwork and excellent management support

Cons

I couldn't continue after my right to work expired because they don't support work sponsorship

4.0

22 Feb 2026

Good work life balance

Resourcing specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good work life balance and culture

Cons

need for better development opportunities

5.0

10 Feb 2026

Brilliant Employer

Specialist employment advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive employer, flexible working arrangements child friendly work policies in place.

Cons

Covering a large area of the borough for customer meetings.

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