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, generally supportive environment with opportunities for training." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((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

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

1.0

23 Jan 2019

Do more for less

Head of centre

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

You need to shoot someone to be sacked

Cons

Pressure, budgets, job creation, and general waste of taxpayers money

3.0

16 Apr 2015

Broad experience gained

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through learning, experience and working with teams of professionals from all disciplines including legal, childrens services, leisure etc.

Cons

This is a challenging time to work in the public sector. Stresses are placed on staff both through efficiency saving measures and through the effect this has on the workforce.

2.0

11 July 2017

Resilience Officer

Teaching assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Close to home Easy access

Cons

Manager was not very helpful

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