Lifestyle benefits
Annual Leave
We think having time off to fully rest and recharge is essential. That’s why we have a comprehensive benefits offering which includes;
- 25 days holiday
- An additional day each year to celebrate your birthday however you choose.
- An additional day’s holiday each year after 3 year’s service (up to a maximum of 30 days)
Please note our holiday year runs from 1st January to 31st December.
Sabbatical
As a way of saying thank you and recognising hard work and commitment, after 5 years continuous service you can take an 8-week sabbatical half of which is fully paid.
Hybrid Working
Although the office is open and accessible five days a week, we also offer hybrid working to support flexible working.
Individuals should spend a minimum of 60-80% of time in the office (including a Monday and/or Friday), meaning 20-40% of time can be worked remotely (home).
To ensure hybrid working remains successful and sustainable we encourage everyone to consider some key principles such as trust & output, team contracting, inclusivity & belonging and connection and collaboration.
Work from anywhere
One week per calendar year, within a 4-hour time zone
Bank Holiday Swap
Swap 3 bank holidays per calendar year (Easter or Christmas) for another religious day of celebration
Volunteer days
One per quarter (4 per calendar year)
Health & Wellbeing benefits
Vitality Health
You are eligible for single cover private health insurance through Vitality once you have passed your probation. This gives you access to private GP consultations, fast access to mental health, physiotherapy and other specialist support and discounts on your favourite brands when you get active including Apple watches and Fitbit trackers, cinema tickets and gym memberships.
Headspace
Once you are signed up to Vitality you can take advantage of a 12-month free subscription to Headspace providing you with access to hundreds of meditations and mental wellness resources including;
- Hundreds of guided meditations to help you reset
- Sleep sounds and stories to encourage good sleep
- Relaxing yoga sessions for your body and mind
- Music and meditations to help you focus
Employee Assistance programme
Once you are signed up to Vitality you can take advantage of a 12 month free subscription to Headspace providing you with access to hundreds of meditations and mental wellness resources including:
- Hundreds of guided meditations to help you reset
- Sleep sounds and stories to encourage good sleep
- Relaxing yoga sessions for your body and mind
- Music and meditations to help you focus
Mental Health First Aiders
Anna Saller is our mental health first aider, who can help any colleague who is experiencing a mental health issue or emotional distress. Whilst mental health first aiders are not trained therapists or psychiatrists, they can offer initial support through non-judgemental listening and guidance.
Breakfast & Daytime Snacks
We always have breakfast items available in our kitchen area such as bread, eggs, crumpets, fresh fruit and a variety of snacks.
Pension
Following probation colleagues are automatically enrolled into our Company pension scheme through Royal London. Company contributions are 5% of basic salary with individual contributions a minimum of 4%.
Life assurance
We offer life assurance up to 4x basic salary.
Season ticket loan scheme
Interest free loan for annual season tickets for travel, repaid monthly as salary deduction
Mobile phone
Following successful completion of probation, all colleagues are eligible for a fully paid iPhone via the Vodafone network
Business Travel Insurance
Interest free loan for annual season tickets for travel, repaid monthly as salary deduction
Family Friendly & Women’s Health
- Enhanced maternity or adoption leave (for anyone with over 2-years service)
- 4 weeks paid paternity leave
- Additional time off for colleagues who are undergoing fertility treatment or who experience baby loss.
- Support for any colleagues experiencing symptoms of menopause
Cycle to Work Scheme
C2W is a Government initiative to get people to purchase bicycles and equipment using 2 financial incentives:
- The cost is treated as tax/NI deductible. This is done (as per pensions) through a salary sacrifice/exchange. This creates a discount ranging from 32% up to a possible 47% depending on your income tax rate.
- Financing is provided by a loan from your employer which can be repaid over a period of up to 24 months.
The only caveat is that for a fixed period, usually around 5 years the bike is the property of the employer. Some of this tax advantage is lost if you leave before this period. At the end of the period, ownership of the bike is transferred to the employee for a nominal fee.
Further information on the scheme can be found on the Hub.