Benefits

Annual leave: our staff are entitled to 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years' service. In addition to this, everyone is entitled to public and privilege holidays.

Maternity and paternity leave: we offer maternity and paternity leave over and above the statutory entitlements.

Voluntary service leave: we offer up to six days paid special leave every year should you wish to undertake voluntary work.

Flexible working: a variety of options are available, including part-time, compressed hours and job share, which are all dependent on the role and business need.

TOIL and flexitime: if you work more than your hours, we believe you should be rewarded for it.

Pension: we use the alpha pension scheme, which is generous, with employer contributions of at least 28.97% and member contributions among the lowest in the public sector.

Merit awards: our merit award system rewards exceptional contributions by individuals or teams.

Cycle to Work: our staff can apply for this government initiative.

Season ticket loan: we offer interest-free season ticket loans for use towards season tickets for travel, car park costs or the purchase of a bike.

Rented accommodation loan: new joiners can 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.

Wellbeing time: all our staff can take a weekly wellbeing hour to use at leisure. You might go for a walk, do a hobby, or simply unwind in your own way.

Physiotherapy: we offer subsidised in-house physiotherapy.

Counsellors: you can have access to professional counsellors, including a financial counsellor.

Free eye tests: we can reimburse eye tests and offer a financial contribution towards prescription glasses for use with display screen equipment.

Personal learning: all our staff can undertake professional development to improve their skills and performance in the workplace.

Mentoring and coaching: you can either join our cadre of mentors and coaches or benefit from using one yourself.

In-house academy: Our internal academy runs the New Entrant Orientation programme and offers many other options, from corporate to more specialist and technical training.

On-site facilities: there is a gym, restaurant, and coffee bar (dependant on location).

Clubs and societies: we offer a range of sports clubs, fitness classes, societies, and language training facilities.

Quiet room: some of our sites have a quiet room which all staff can use for prayer, reflection, or quiet contemplation.