As well as the sense of achievement that comes from improving our rivers and waterways, there are plenty of additional benefits that you’ll have access to when you join us.
Our benefits
At Ofwat, you’ll have access to a range of benefits including:
- 25 days’ annual leave. This increases by one day per year up to 30 days. You’ll also get 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays every year.
- Multiple generous Civil Service Pension schemes offering a range of options to suit you.
- Fully integrated, flexible and hybrid working arrangements have been long established – giving you the professional freedom to work the way you work best.
- Accessible offices located within easy reach of public transport hubs.
- Strong culture of regular professional development – we’ll pay for your professional body membership fees.
- ‘Eden Red My Lifestyle’ – package of voluntary benefits with exclusive discounts on everyday purchases, saving you money.
- Cycle-to-work scheme – with a £4,000 limit you could save hundreds of pounds on a brand-new bike and everything you need to get to work on two wheels.
- Interest-free season ticket loan for travel between home and office.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including free health-checks, access to the premium Headspace app, menopause support, financial wellbeing tools, talks and workshops on a range of topics.
- Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles if appropriate.
- Three paid volunteering days – giving you the opportunity to spend time supporting a cause that’s close to your heart.
- Give as you earn scheme – helping you give to charities of your choice in a tax-effective way.
Your career
At Ofwat, we are committed to investing in the growth and development of our people. We believe that ongoing learning is essential not only for the success of our organisation, but also for the progression of individual careers. As part of our approach, you’ll have access to a wealth of development opportunities, including our ‘Ofwat Essentials’ modules – these are expert-led sessions that delve into the fundamentals of our work. Our popular ‘Tiny Talks’ give colleagues the platform to share their interests and passions, fostering a collaborative community. In addition, we offer a broad range of learning opportunities, from technical training and leadership programmes to investing in interpersonal skills and team development. This culture of learning ensures you can thrive and grow at every stage of your career with us.
At Ofwat, we work with our wellbeing in mind. So you’ll be given all the support you need to find your perfect work-life balance. Come and work at the source of everyday life.