Benefits

Rewards and benefits

We offer many benefits to reward our staff for their hard work. Below are just some of the benefits you can expect:

• Merit awards – we have a merit award system to recognise exceptional contributions by individuals or team
• Flexible working – opportunities to work part-time, compressed hours or as a job share are available, dependent on the role and business needs
• Pension – we understand the importance of saving for retirement and offer a desirable pension scheme, which gives you a guaranteed pension based on career average earnings
• Annual leave – our employees are entitled to 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years’ service. In addition to this, employees are entitled to public and privilege holidays. Part-time employees receive the same entitlement calculated on a pro-rata basis
• Maternity and paternity leave – we offer maternity and paternity leave over and above the statutory entitlements
• Voluntary service leave – we offer special leave for our employees who wish to undertake voluntary work
• Rented accommodation loan – moving house to take up an offer of employment can be expensive. We offer new joiners the opportunity to take out an interest-free loan of up to £2,500, via our benevolent fund, to assist with the financial burden of relocating into privately rented accommodation. You will be sent an application for the loan at the point of receiving a final offer of employment
• Season ticket loan – we recognise that travel expenses from your home to the office can be significant, so we offer an interest-free season ticket loan which can be used for travel, car park costs or the purchase of a bicycle
• On-site facilities – there is a gym, restaurant, and coffee bar at some locations
• Clubs and societies – we offer a range of sports clubs, fitness classes, societies, and language training facilities
• Childcare Vouchers – we offer two childcare voucher schemes which provide a simple and cost-effective way for employees to receive help towards the cost of childcare
• Eye Voucher Scheme – we offer eye care vouchers and a financial contribution towards prescription glasses.
• Physiotherapy – we offer subsidised in-house physiotherapy
• Personal learning – all our staff can undertake professional development to improve their skills and performance in the workplace