Tameside
Tameside is named after the River Tame, which flows through the borough, and includes the towns of Ashton-under-Lyne, Audenshaw, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Mossley and Stalybridge, plus parts of Longdendale. Tameside is one of the ten Local Authorities that make up Greater Manchester, with its 2,752 employees (excluding schools) delivering vital services to it’s 231,071 residents.
The area boasts fantastic schools and affordable housing set in stunning countryside - and it is just a 10-minute train journey from Manchester city centre!
Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
In December 2020, Tameside Council became the first Local Authority to become a Member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter. As a Member, we are committed to providing work that is secure, flexible and fairly paid, ensuring our employees are developed, well managed and engaged, with their health and wellbeing a top priority.
Our People Plan
At Tameside, we recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities; and that our people are our most important resource and asset. We continually strive to be an employer of choice, where employees feel valued, listened to and know their contributions really matter.
Other Great Reasons to Work for Tameside
To get off to the very best start, Tameside provides a comprehensive Induction Programme to help all new employees to become integrated into their role, team and the organisation.
We have a comprehensive Workforce Development Programme which includes our ILM Assured Leadership and Management Development Programme, as well as our Aspiring Leaders Programme, plus free access to around 200 online training courses. In addition, all employees receive an Annual Development Review in order to identify any development needs, including access to professional qualifications.
Tameside is committed to equality of opportunity for employees and customers and we aim to employ a representative workforce that reflects the community we serve. Tameside Council exists to maximise the wellbeing of the people of the borough and in pursuing this aim, it will strive for an inclusive society which gives everyone equality.
We are also a Disability Confident Employer. This means that under the Guaranteed Selection Scheme, if you meet the essential criteria for a job, you are guaranteed to be shortlisted through to the selection stage.
Working together, we are proud to work for Tameside.
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