HR policies
conditions of service, policies and additional information
Welcome to Glasgow City Council.
As outlined in your Statement of Particulars as an employee of Glasgow City Council you have terms and conditions of employment which you agreed to, these are referred to as Conditions of Service. We also have employee policies and additional information which set out our employment arrangements.
Conditions of Service
Employee Handbook (PDF) [678KB]
Indemnification of Employees (PDF) [192KB]
Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental & Paternity Support Leave/Pay Provisions (PDF) [311KB]
Political Restrictions (PDF) [173KB]
Recruitment and Selection - Conditions of Service (PDF) [189KB]
Sickness Absence Leave and Pay (PDF) [253KB]
Termination of Employment (PDF) [167KB]
Policies
Adverse Weather Arrangements (PDF) [191KB]
Anti-Corruption - Employee Support Procedure (PDF) [124KB]
Alcohol and Drugs Support Policy (PDF) [180KB]
Bodies listed under the Redundancy payments Modification Order 1999 (PDF) [138KB]
Bullying and Harassment Policy (PDF) [375KB]
Business Travel Policy (PDF) [122KB]
Corporate Taxi User Policy (PDF) [122KB]
Declaration of Interests Guidance Note (PDF) [214KB]
Disability Guide (PDF) [241KB]
Discipline and Appeals Procedure (PDF) [267KB] (opens new window)
Employing Disabled People (PDF) [130KB]
Equal Opportunities Policy (PDF) [169KB]
Flexible Working Procedure (PDF) [204KB]
Gambling Harms Support Policy (PDF) [234KB]
Collective Grievance Procedures (PDF) [182KB]
Individual Grievance Procedures (PDF) [216KB]
Guidelines on the Care of Personal Property (PDF) [152KB]
Council Health and Safety Policy (PDF) [663KB]
Hospitality/Acceptance of Gifts (PDF) [205KB]
Maximising Attendance Policy (PDF) [291KB]
Process Flow - Payment of PVG membership checks (PDF) [12KB]
Recruitment and Selection (PDF) [105KB]
Smoke Free Workplace Policy (PDF) [152KB]
Whistle Blowing Policy Arrangements
Work Life Balance Policy (PDF) [137KB]
Health and Safety
Health and Safety Policy (PDF) [663KB]
Organisational Development Framework
We are committed to developing and supporting our staff in a number of key areas, whilst directly linking in with the Council`s Strategic Plan. Our Organisational Development Framework Focuses on the following areas: -
- Our Vision and Values, promoting pride in the city and what our people have achieved.
- Leadership, development and building a learning culture.
- Partnership working across the organisation to encourage new ways of working.
Vision
Our vision and values as a council are important, as these define our organisational priorities and principles. As detailed in our strategic plan, a key priority for the Council is "Supporting a fair and sustainable city where everyone gets to contribute and all can benefit from a flourishing Glasgow'.
Our Organisational Development Framework supports behavioural change, as we understand that in order to meet this vision, we need to create an environment where staff, regardless of their role feel valued, motivated, involved and inspired to make a difference as they carry out their jobs on a day-to-day basis.
Our Approach
We have a planned and systematic approach to achieving our vision with our focus on the development of people in areas that make a difference across the organisation, while continually encouraging them to acknowledge the difference they make every day working for the people of Glasgow.
Staff Benefits
Employee Assistance
A free, confidential and independent resource to help you with any work, family or personal issue, this service is available to you any time, any day. Your family, partner and those close to you can also access the service.
The Employee Assistance Programme can be accessed by:
- Freephone 0800 247 1100
- A Live chat service via the app and portal atpam-assist.co.uk,using organisation code GCC
Discount at Glasgow Museums' Shops
As an employee you benefit from 25% off purchases in all Glasgow Museums' shops. There are a wide range of gifts on offer including framed prints, sculptures, clothing, jewellery, books and homeware.
Simply show your staff ID badge or recent payslip at the till when making your purchase to receive 25% off.
The 25% discount does not apply to gift vouchers, stamps, concert or exhibition tickets. Discount only available in store on producing your council ID badge, or salary slip.
Facility to make payments directly from your salary
To help you manage your finances we provide the facility to make payments directly from your salary to the following organisations:-
Any charity of your choice via our Give as you Earn Scheme
Workplace Parking
City Parking operates a car park within the Collegelands Development at Duke Street which has 1,170 car parking spaces, offering competitive rates for employees of Glasgow City Council and our Arm's Length Organisations.
Contributory Pension Scheme
If you have a contract for 3 months or more you can join the Strathclyde Pension Fund Scheme
It is a 'career average revalued earnings (CARE) scheme', meaning your pension is based on a career average basis when you retire from the Council.
It includes Death in Service benefits of 3 times salary.
Your contribution rates is based on your salary, details of current rates can be found here https://www.spfo.org.uk/
Your employer pays the rest of the cost of providing your benefits. This amount varies but it's always enough to make sure your pension can be paid and will be at least 19.3% of your pay.
You get tax relief on your contributions - the tax you pay on your salary is calculated after your pension contributions are deducted.
Privacy Statement
Privacy Statement for Managing the Employment Relationship between GCC and an Employee
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