Benefits and rewards

Great benefits aren’t just about work – they’re about supporting you, your wellbeing and your future.

Whether you're building your career, starting a family, planning for the future, or looking for greater work-life balance, our core benefits are designed to support you through every stage of your journey.

A secure pension scheme helps you save for retirement while providing important protection for you and your family.  Additional benefits include:

• an ill health pension, regardless of age
• a death in service lump sum worth 3 times your pensionable pay
• a pension for your spouse, civil partner or cohabiting partner in the event of your death
• financial support for dependent children

Taking time away from work is important. That’s why you receive a generous annual leave entitlement, of between 25 and 31 days, depending on job title and length of service, giving you the opportunity to relax and focus on what matters to you.

We recognise that balancing work with personal commitments is important. Where service needs allow, a range of flexible working arrangements may be available, including hybrid working, flexible hours and compressed working patterns, helping you find a way of working that supports both your role and your life outside work.

Life doesn't stand still and neither should your benefits. There’s a range of family-friendly policies and flexible working options to support you through life’s important moments to help you manage personal commitments alongside your career, including maternity, paternity, parental and adoption leave, and fostering support.

When you're unwell, we're there to support you. Our sickness policies and guidance provide practical help during periods of absence and support a smooth return to work when you're ready.

Further rewards and benefits include:

• travel and discounts scheme
• 24 hour wellbeing support
• retail, holiday and wellbeing discounts
• disability, fostering and veteran friendly employer
• learning and development
• competitive salary and generous pension
• staff networks
• staff recognition awards