Employee Awards – nominations are now open!

On 17 May 2024, the Council will host the East Ayrshire Employee Awards Ceremony at Dean Castle, Kilmarnock. This will be an opportunity to celebrate the success, innovation and excellent customer service demonstrated daily by our employees. We would like you to nominate colleagues for the awards which will be presented on the day.

How to nominate

You can nominate using the form below. Nominations close at close of business on Wednesday 3rd January 2024.

Award Categories

Young Achiever

Do you know someone who is a rising star? Who has significantly contributed to their team, and achieved considerable success in their work, vocational or academic activities?

Digital Innovation

Are you aware of an individual or team that has used digital systems to greatly enhance, enrich or improve aspects of council services, and/or the experiences of our employees/communities?

Project of the Year

Is there a team or an individual that has been involved in a standout piece of work or project that has substantially improved or greatly enhanced any aspect of our council services?

Best Collaboration

We are looking for nominations for teams and/or individuals who have worked together successfully to deliver services to our employees, communities and/or partners.

Team Award

Do you work with or know about a team that delivers exceptional services which benefit our communities? This team will go above and beyond in its efforts to make a difference.  

Individual Award

Do you know or work with someone who continually goes the extra mile in their role to improve our services and/or our communities? 

Apprentice of the Year

We want to hear about any Modern Apprentices, Graduate Apprentices, Adult Apprentices and Graduate Interns who have shown great potential or made an outstanding contribution during their time with East Ayrshire Council.

Employee Awards – nominations are now open!

We want to hear from you if you’ve received excellent customer service from an employee of East Ayrshire Council over the last 12 months. Whoever you nominate might win an East Ayrshire Employee Award next year!

How to nominate

You can nominate using the form below. Nominations close at close of business on Wednesday 3rd January 2024.

This questionnaire should be completed by employees leaving employment with East Ayrshire Leisure Trust . 

Your views matter

The information gained from completion of this questionnaire, and from exit interviews, allows us to identify trends and to determine reasons for turnover. This in turn lets the us identify areas for review and highlight training and development needs, so that we can work towards a sustained positive experience for current and future employees.

The contents of the exit questionnaire/interview will remain confidential. Information provided will be used for statistical analysis only and will not affect any reference provided by East Ayrshire Leisure Trust. 

For further information on how the information you provide will be used, please read our privacy notice. 

This questionnaire should be completed by managers interested in recruiting a Modern Apprentice/Graduate Intern within East Ayrshire Council. 

East Ayrshire Council Exit Interview 

Please share your thoughts on the Induction you received from one of our Training Officers at the start of your Modern Apprenticeship by completing this survey. Your feedback is valuable to us. We will read every response and may follow up with you if we have any questions.

People and Culture monthly staff update survey

I confirm that, until further notice, I have decided to opt out of the maximum average of 48 hours per week provided under the Working Time Regulations 1998 as amended.

I also confirm that I have entered into this agreement under my own free will and understand that I may terminate this agreement on giving 7 days written notice.

I understand that these arrangements are in addition to the terms and conditions of my contract of employment.

The Council are aiming to provide Wellbeing information sessions to all Modern Apprentices and Graduate Interns. There will be 2 Alcohol and Drug sessions running per year which we encourage you to attend. We would like to hear from you to see if there are any other topics you are interested in and would like to hear more about. Please select all topics below that you are interested in. There will be a text box at the end to add any topics not mentioned.

Absence Start Form – All Absence

Once Completed this form will go to PayrollHRMailbox@east-ayrshire.gov.uk for processing. 

If the absence relates to stress, please email PayrollHRMailbox@east-ayrshire.gov.uk AND SupportingAttendanceandWellbeing@east-ayrshire.gov.uk on the employees first day of absence. 

Absence Finish Form – All Absence

Once Completed this form will go to PayrollHRMailbox@east-ayrshire.gov.uk for processing. 

If the absence relates to stress, please email PayrollHRMailbox@east-ayrshire.gov.uk AND SupportingAttendanceandWellbeing@east-ayrshire.gov.uk on the day the employee returns to work.