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About the strategy

Our people are our greatest asset. They drive the council’s success through their commitment, determination and creativity. We rely on motivated individuals and teams to work collaboratively to achieve results for our residents.

Our People Strategy sets out how we invest and support employees to ensure we continue to be a high performing organisation. 

Strategic context

Our Vision 2030 sets out our ambition and aspirations for Elmbridge. Our People Strategy is the framework for achieving this, to be a high performing organisation. ​
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Our Vision is to be a sustainable, thriving Elmbridge driven by the power of our community.​

To deliver this Vision, Elmbridge will be a high performing, environmental and financially sustainable council.​

​Our people

To be a high performing organisation and deliver our vision and strategy, we need to know who we are, what our needs are and how this people strategy can support our people to be the best they can be.

Statistics on our workforce: 

  • approximately 400 employees​
  • 32.9% work part time
  • 36% male​ and 64% female
  • approximately 100 casual workers​
  • 12.9% gender pay gap
  • 19.8% under 35​; 47.6% 36 to 55 years old​; 32.6% 56 years old +​
  • 7.5% Black, Asian or mixed ethnic background​; 69% White​; 0.5% Other​; 23% Unknown
  • multiple locations of work:​
    • Civic Centre​
    • Centres for the Community​
    • green spaces, commons and cemeteries ​
    • depot​

Read more about our people.

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