Does Tameside Council pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Tameside Council employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Tameside Council. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tameside Council?

62% of Tameside Council employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Tameside Council 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tameside Council?

Assessment Officer (4) , Social Worker (4) , Teaching Assistant (4) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Department Head (2) , Project Officer (2)

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

"Pension and pay policies are better than average." ((in 4 reviews)); "Good Work life balance." ((in 3 reviews)); "Great teams and good collaboration" ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Below average pay, some jobs at same pay grade are more complex" ((in 4 reviews))

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3.6

62% would recommend to a friend

(61 total reviews)

Kieran Quinn

49% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.5

Diversity and inclusion

3.4

Culture and values

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Tameside Council has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 61 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tameside 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).

Reviews by job title

61 reviews

5.0

25 June 2025

Good progression

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Friendly and supportive people, good progression

Cons

I am new so I cannot say yet

5.0

19 May 2025

Good council

Social work

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Well paying council with good opportunities

Cons

Sometimes difficult for career progression

5.0

24 Feb 2025

Best place I've worked so far

Cyber security specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Very relaxed, friendly employees, office colleagues are nothing but pure banter. They work together to get the job done. No micro management! Managers trust you to do your best Work life balance

Cons

Not much in terms of salaries

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Graduate Marketing and Communications Officer

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GBP 28K - GBP 31K /yr

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Environmental Operative Level 1 - Cleansing

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GBP 25K - GBP 25K /yr

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Head of Leisure & Physical Activity

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GBP 61K - GBP 68K /yr

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