Basildon Council has been included in the Top UK 100 employers list for school leavers.

Compiled by allaboutschoolleavers.co.uk, the council was rated best for job satisfaction, best intermediate apprenticeship and top employer in the public sector.

The feedback was given by school leavers who work at Basildon Council and has led to the council being shortlisted for three awards.

The awards shortlist is compiled after school leavers complete employee satisfaction surveys, covering every aspect of their working lives, from job satisfaction and career progression, to company culture and work/life balance.

Claire Owen, principal learning and occupational development consultant at Basildon Council, said: “To receive recognition for our commitment to creating opportunities and supporting young people gain meaningful work experience and employment is great – but to receive this because of how our younger staff feel about working with us is even better.

“Our apprenticeship scheme involves a comprehensive training programme which leads to an apprentice qualification. We would like to thank all our staff for welcoming our apprentices into their teams to help provide a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere.”