About Us
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is a unitary authority providing a wide range of local services to around 148,000 residents across Windsor, Maidenhead, Ascot and surrounding areas.
We are responsible for delivering essential public services that support residents, businesses and local communities - from housing and environmental health, to education, transport, planning and social care. Our work is focused on protecting vulnerable people, supporting sustainable communities and improving outcomes across the borough.
We recognise that local government work can be demanding, but we are committed to creating a supportive environment where people are treated fairly, workloads are managed, and flexibility is built into how we work.
Our employee benefits
RBWM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, professional development, and work-life balance. These include:
Our benefits include:
- 32 days annual leave
- Free employee parking close to the offices.
- Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
- Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
- Give As You Earn scheme.
- Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
- Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals
Our values, working for you
Our HERO values guide how we work and how we support one another. They underpin a culture where people are trusted as professionals, treated with respect, and supported to do their jobs well.
Employee handbook
See our employee handbook for more information about our pay and conditions of employment.
Armed forces
Every central government department, every local authority in mainland Great Britain, and more than 900 businesses and organisations of all sizes have now signed the Covenant. This means recognising the contribution of serving personnel, veterans, and their families, and ensuring they are treated fairly and not disadvantaged in accessing services and opportunities.
Foster Friendly Employer
We are proud to be accredited as a Fostering Friendly Employer by the national charity, The Fostering Network. This recognition reflects our commitment to supporting foster carers and those in the approval process. We offer flexible working arrangements and paid leave to accommodate fostering responsibilities.
Committed to equality
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and support fair recruitment practices. As part of this commitment we offer an interview to all disabled people who apply for a job at the council and meet the minimum criteria.
For more information refer to: Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK.
Care Experienced Applicants
The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead is committed to supporting people who are care experienced (those who have previously been in care). As part of this commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview to care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
Menopause Pledge
We are proud to have signed the Menopause Pledge, reinforcing our commitment to supporting employees experiencing menopause.
This initiative promotes awareness, understanding, and open conversations, fostering an inclusive workplace for all.