I have been offered an admin job with our local council. I am way over qualified and experienced but due to time out of work for caring responsibilities I am starting again. In my favour they also let slip I was by far the best candidate.
It is advertised as "starting salary £24 - £26452".
I currently earn £24, 500 so wondering how I approach pay negotiations.
I understand the local councils pay bands are pretty rigid but given this is a starting salary pay band there must be room for negotiating. Ideally I am looking to start on at least £25, 5000.
Any advice much appreciated
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signsofspring123 · 28/03/2024 15:41
signsofspring123 · 28/03/2024 15:54
Thank you...but why does the advert explicity state "starting salary" as a scale if you can only ever start at the bottom?
signsofspring123 · 28/03/2024 15:54
Thank you...but why does the advert explicity state "starting salary" as a scale if you can only ever start at the bottom?
signsofspring123 · 28/03/2024 15:54
Thank you...but why does the advert explicity state "starting salary" as a scale if you can only ever start at the bottom?
FriendlyNeighbourhoodAccountant · 28/03/2024 16:12
Outside hires are almost always on the first salary point. If you're applying from another department they will sometimes match your current salary within that band, hence the scale rather than just a figure.
signsofspring123 · 28/03/2024 15:54
Thank you...but why does the advert explicity state "starting salary" as a scale if you can only ever start at the bottom?
signsofspring123 · 28/03/2024 15:54
Thank you...but why does the advert explicity state "starting salary" as a scale if you can only ever start at the bottom?
signsofspring123 · 28/03/2024 16:10
Ok so risk of bankruptcy...a quick google doesn't bring up anything for my LC
Council bankruptcy tracker: authorities under increasing financial strain
Six local authorities have declared bankruptcy since 2021. Spotlight looks at the financial situation at English councils.
https://www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/economic-growth/regional-development/2024/01/council-bankruptcy-tracker-local-government-authorities-finances
Polominty · 28/03/2024 15:53
Just to add the pay in council jobs is rubbish and no one really does it for the money. But there are other benefits in my council most roles allow flexible working and it’s easy to build up flexi time to get additional days off, the holiday allowance is decent and you can buy additional holidays if you need it to help cover school holidays. Also the sickness pay period is good, if you end up like me needing a major operation soon after you start with them.
signsofspring123 · 28/03/2024 16:16
I am honestly realistic about local government pay but it seems spurious to externally advertise a starting scale if they have no intention to negotiate.
Surely it would just state "starting pay £xxxxx" (take it or leave it!)
signsofspring123 · 28/03/2024 16:16
I am honestly realistic about local government pay but it seems spurious to externally advertise a starting scale if they have no intention to negotiate.
Surely it would just state "starting pay £xxxxx" (take it or leave it!)
signsofspring123 · 28/03/2024 16:21
Hmm am wondering if it is worth my while then
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TheOnlyAletheia · 28/03/2024 16:36
All 6 authorities I have worked for negotiate on salary throughout the services I manage.
Most councils budget on establishment being on the top of the grade.
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