Membership of SEE
Become a member of SEE
One membership = a whole region of support
SEE membership is open to organisations at the heart of public service delivery in the South East.
Benefits of Membership
By joining SEE, you gain access to trusted expertise, peer networks, and practical support designed to strengthen leadership, improve services, and help you meet today’s challenges with confidence. Membership connects you to a collaborative regional community that ensures your voice is heard and your organisation is equipped to succeed.
As a member led organisation, wholly governed by the South East Local Authorities, any work commissioned from SEE by its Member Local Authorities, is covered by Article 12 Public Contracts Regulations 2015, as falling outside of the scope of usual procurement processes.
Available memberships
Full Membership
Full membership is available to all county, unitary and district councils, as well as police authorities in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey and East and West Sussex.
Corporate/Associate Membership
We also welcome Parish and Town Councils, voluntary bodies and other organisations delivering local services in the region as Corporate or Associate Members.
SEEINFORM
We keep you updated on:
- National Pay negotiation upgrades
- Regional pay consultation meetings hosted by SEE
- Employment Law updates
- National Association of Regional Employers news
Webinars
hosted by SEE & Industry experts
Regional responses
Convene and publish regional responses to national consultations on a breadth of topic areas
Our monthly newsletter packed with news and insight sent direct to your inbox
RoundupHR sent direct to the inboxes of our HR member colleagues
Partner Hub
Once your organisation joins the SEE Community, we will issue an login that unlocks the Partner Hub, giving you access to members-only resources, including:
- Toolkits
- Template Policies
- Template Contracts
- Member Allowance data
- Webinar Archive
- Fact Sheets
- Resources
- Pay & Conditions documents
SEE Podcasts
with access to extra content via the Partner Hub.
The HR Edit
SEEdPOD
Governance Matters
SEEADVISE
Supporting your political leadership
- Participation in and access to our yearly Members Allowance survey results, the most comprehensive national survey
- Advice and guidance to the political or stakeholder panel for the recruitm ent or interview of a new Chief Executive
- Expert confidential independent advice to the Leader / Deputy Leader and Head of HR on employment issues relating to CEX role
Supporting your senior leadership
Supporting your senior leadership
Annual independent facilitation of the Chief Executive performance appraisal with Members
Salary Benchmarking for Chief Executive and second tier roles
Supporting your democratic service professional
Unlimited employment helpdesk service 5 days a week via phone and email
HR Surgery (fortnightly)
Assistance with member allowance queries
Toolkits , How to guides & Top Tips
Download from the Member-only Partner Hub
Mini Survey service
Information gathering from member councils on your ho topics by request.
SEECOLLABORATE
Professional networks
Our professional people networks offer a range of valuable benefits, providing opportunities for connection, collaboration, and growth. They off our members space to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and access support from others who understand the challenges and opportunities within their field.
Annual HR Conference
In-person conference
SEE and Expert speakers
Pay updates from the LGA
A chance to network with colleagues from around the South East
SEE Community
Participation in county-wide events and facilitation of events in locations where all councils are in membership
SEECONSULT
Inclusive 2 days
As a member you are entitled to an inclusive two days of consultant to use as you chose to support a range of leadership priorities.
Unlimited standard listings on SEJobs.co.uk
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
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Up to 10% on governance consultancy
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Up to 10% on HR consultancy
Discounted access to OIS and SEGWARP
OIS - Data service
- Infinistats
- Cendex data
- Mini Surveys
- OIS Network
bespoke consultancy
Our consultancy services are listed on our consult page.
Can’t find what you need?
Tell us & we will develop a custom service with you
Inclusive places
On the new Councillor Induction programme
MEMBER DISCOUNTS
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For most HR bespoke & open courses
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For employee engagement surveys & 360 degree appraisals
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For most Governance bespoke & open courses
webinars
hosted by SEE & Industry experts archived on our Partner Hub
Our full training course listings our detailed in the develop section of the website.
Can’t find what you need?
If you can’t find the training course you are looking for get in touch and we can design a bespoke course
with you.
Our member offer in a lot more detail...
OUr Support as your REO
- Regional membership of the National Association of Regional Employers
- Supporting negotiations at national level, including hosting regional pay consultation meetings
- Advice and support to manage employee relations disputes via new Regional Joint Secretaries Forum and conciliation service
- Regional responses to national consultations on legislative changes
- Access to our yearly Members Allowance survey results and assistance on member allowance queries
- Unlimited employment ‘helpdesk’ service 5 days a week via phone and email
Supporting your Organisation
- Discounted fees for Members across the majority of SEE consultancy or training services and products including our SEGWARP cyber security group
- 50% discount to access the HR Data Insights and Benchmarking – Infinistats, Cendex etc. Biannual dashboard report of workforce / pay data trends
- Dedicated officer resource to work with you to support data capture and analysis as part of the regional Organisational Information Service
- Salary Benchmarking for CEO and second tier roles
- Standard job listings with SE jobs
- 1-2-1 introductory meeting for new Director / Head of HR with SEE Senior Team
- HR Surgery (fortnightly)
- Mini survey service - information gathering from member councils on your hot topics
- Newsletters (quarterly)
Supporting your political leadership
- Advice and guidance to interview or stakeholder / member panel for CEX recruitment. *Additional recruitment services available at discounted rates
- Expert confidential independent advice to the Leader / Deputy Leader and Head of HR on employment issues relating to CEX role
- 1-2-1 introductory meeting for new Leader and/or HR portfolio holder with SEE Senior Team
- Subsidised rate on the nationally recognised Councillor Charter/Charter plus award
- Up to four free spaces on New Councillor Induction workshops
- E-newsletter updated from Elected Member Management Board (quarterly)
Personal development & Peer Learning
- HR Directors & Heads of HR Community Network Meetings (10 p.a.)
- District Council Heads of HR network meetings (quarterly)
- HR Conference Events (1 in person, 1 virtual)
- A county-wide event in locations where all councils are in membership
- Education HR Professionals Network (attended by DfE & LGA) (6 per year)
- Equality Diversity & Inclusion Network (6 per year)
- Health and Wellbeing Network (6 per year)
- HR Business Partner for Children’s and Adults Services Network (6 per year)
- Reward & Recognition Network (6 per year)
Supporting your CX
- 1-2-1 meetings with the SEE CEX
- Improvement Support: Supporting initial planning for councils in, or likely to go into intervention or s114, or action planning following the LGA Peer Review, Ofsted, etc
- 1-2-1 introductory meeting for a new CEX with SEE Senior Team
- Annual independent facilitation of CEX performance appraisal with Members
- Expert confidential independent advice to the CEX and / or Director of HR on employment issues relating to statutory roles.
- CEX e-bulletins relating to workforce issues (quarterly)
Getting value from your membership
- Annual Benefits statement and membership review, including an operational review with HR / Democratic Services teams
- Member Hub: Resources available including podcasts, a range of resources for councils. (Webinars and downloadable policies in development for the Hub in 2024)
- Negotiated discounts with other service providers (in development in 2024)
Corporate and Associate Membership
Corporate membership
- For larger public sector (Fire/Police) or third sector organisations in the south east.
- Initial advice from Employment Helpdesk service 5 days a week via phone and email
- Expert independent advice on employment issues for statutory roles
- HR Conference Events (1 in person, 1 virtual)
- Discounts on many other SEE services (consultancy, training)
- Discounted access to the SEGWARP cyber security network
- Standard job listings with SE jobs
- Welcome meeting for a CEX or a new director of HR&OD in your organisation
- Access to Members Only section of SEE’s website, including The HR Edit Podcast resources
- Member rate delegate prices for open training events and pre-recorded webinar training sessions (in development in 2024)
- HR Surgery (fortnightly)
- Relevant HR & Health and Safety Networks
- CEX e-bulletins relating to workforce issues (quarterly)
- Newsletters (quarterly)
- National Updates eg pay negotiations
- Annual Benefits statement and membership review
Gold
Associate membershipFor Town and Parish Councils in the south east with more than 15 employees.
- Initial advice from Employment Helpdesk service 5 days a week via phone and email
- Expert independent advice on employment issues for statutory roles
- Discounts on many other SEE services (consultancy, training)
- Standard job listings with SE jobs
- Welcome meeting for a new Clerk / CEX or equivalent in your organisation
- Access to Members Only section of SEE’s website, including The HR Edit Podcast resources
- Member rate delegate prices for open training events and pre-recorded webinar training sessions (in development)
- CEX e-bulletins relating to workforce issues (quarterly)
- Newsletters (quarterly)
- National Updates eg pay negotiations
- Annual Benefits statement and membership review
Silver
Associate membershipFor Town and Parish Councils in the south east with less than 15 employees.
- Initial advice from Employment Helpdesk service 5 days a week via phone and email
- Expert independent advice on employment issues for statutory roles
- Discounts on many other SEE services (consultancy, training)
- Standard job listings with SE jobs
- Welcome meeting for a new Clerk / CEX or equivalent in your organisation
- Access to Members Only section of SEE’s website, including The HR Edit Podcast resources
- Member rate delegate prices for open training events and pre-recorded webinar training sessions (in development)
- CEX e-bulletins relating to workforce issues (quarterly)
- Newsletters (quarterly)
- National Updates eg pay negotiations
- Annual Benefits statement and membership review
Get In Touch
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