Make a difference

Working for Devon you will meet like minded, passionate people who make a difference to this beautiful county. Without the staff at Devon County Council, we would not be able to build our strong, resilient communities, look after the beautiful landscapes or provide first class education to the thousands of children in the county.

Our core principles and behaviours help us to achieve these goals.

Caring for you

Wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do and as well as a dedicated Wellbeing Hub, we offer access to free, independent, confidential support with our Employee Assistance Programme, a free confidential, impartial service that provides advice on any issue 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide eye care vouchers and have an occupational health programme.

Achieving a balanced lifestyle

Devon County Council is proudly flexible by default. As an employer we offer several flexible working policies aimed at helping employees to achieve a better work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring that everyone is offered an equal opportunity to work in a way that delivers the best outcomes for all.

As an employee you can benefit from everyday cash savings with our comprehensive benefits platform, including 100s of lifestyle savings from well-known retailers and organisations. You can save on health care plans, eye test vouchers and home and electrical items.

Family friendly

Our family friendly approach makes Devon a great place to work, whatever your situation. We are a family friendly, foster friendly employer that values parents and carers.

We offer maternity, paternity and shared parental leave and provide additional support for carers, as well as leave entitlements to support your family. We are flexible by default, offering a range of inclusive options aimed to help you achieve a better work-life balance.

Opportunities for growth, learning, and development

Your development is important to us, and we encourage you to reach your full potential through a range of different learning opportunities such as coaching and mentoring, apprenticeships, secondments, shadowing as well as accessing our online learning platform packed with courses.

As an employee, you will be supported in your role with regular appraisals, one-to-one conversations with managers and access to Devon E-learning. We encourage you to give back to our local communities through volunteering, developing your skills, capabilities and experiences

Money matters

Working with us, you will automatically qualify for out fantastic pension scheme and benefit from flexible retirement options. You can also make Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs), payments are made through your salary with full tax relief.

We offer a range of travel and transport benefits including discounted bus travel and hire cars for longer journeys. The Cycle to Work Scheme offers the opportunity to purchase a brand-new bike and accessories and spread the cost over a year.

Mindful employer

As an employer we recognise that in the UK, people experiencing mental ill health continue to report stigma and discrimination at work. Having signed the ‘Charter for Employers Positive about Mental Health’, we are committed to creating a supportive and open culture, where colleagues feel able to talk about mental health confidently, and aspire to appropriately support the mental wellbeing of all staff.