London Borough of Hackney

Working for Hackney

We want to attract and keep talented workers to help deliver our services and develop our organisation.

We aim to recruit the right person in right job, at the right time.

Our pledge to the accredited Skills Charter means that if you work for us we will develop and equip you with the right skills to progress in our organisation.

Staff benefits

At Hackney, we go that extra mile for our people. We offer a wide selection of work-life benefits, financial benefits and development and learning programmes. Some of the benefits of working for the Council:

• Annual Leave - 27 days standard and an extra 5 days after 5 years of service
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi Leave
• Flexible Working
• Childcare Vouchers
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Season Ticket Loan
• Welfare Loans
• On the job training
• Financial support for appropriate professional qualifications

For more information about the Hackney Pension Scheme, please go to Xafinity Paymaster, Hackney pensions administrator

Equality and Diversity

As the largest employer in the borough, we also want a workforce that reflects the diversity of our local community. We are committed to equal opportunities and we were recently awarded Two Ticks Disability Symbol.

As part of our work to promote rights for people who are lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) we are proud to be part of Stonewall's Diversity Champion Programme.

In January 2012, Hackney Council was ranked 80th in the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index 2012, making us the top 3rd London Borough.