We support our Fellows by offering a range of highly competitive benefits, which currently include the following:
PENSION
The College offers membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) which is currently a hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension scheme.
ACCOMMODATION
The College currently provides its Fellows with the following assistance with housing:
Living in College
A Fellow who wishes to reside in the College may apply for single residential accommodation (a ‘residential set’).
Housing allowance
Any Fellow who cannot take-up the opportunity to live in College as they have a partner/family with whom they wish to reside, may apply during the first four years of their Fellowship for a non-pensionable housing allowance to assist with renting a flat or house.
House Purchase Scheme
The College currently runs a House Purchase Scheme to assist Fellows with the purchase of a flat or house in the Cambridge region. This is a co-ownership scheme, with the College and the Fellow co-owning a property selected by the Fellow.
The above is a brief summary and further details of the housing assistance provided by the College are available on request.
Separately from the College, the University has created subsidised accommodation at Eddington (a development in North West Cambridge) for which College employees may be eligible, subject to availability and in accordance with the rules of their scheme. For more information visit the Eddington website. To make an application please follow the link on the University’s Accommodation Service website.
DINING
Fellows are able to dine and lunch at the Fellows’ Table as often as desired, with 90 meals per quarter (either lunch or dinner) being at College expense. A guest may also be brought to dinner or lunch at the Fellow’s expense.
FELLOWS' GRANTS AND ALLOWANCES
Fellows can apply for Teaching and Research Grants to provide assistance with research activities, attending conferences and purchasing books, and for obtaining secretarial assistance if required;
Fellows can also obtain assistance of up to £1,025 every four years for the purchase of computer equipment;
Fellows may apply for a grant from the College to support a seminar or conference they are organising in the College under the Research Enterprises and Conferences scheme;
Fellows may claim reimbursement of expenses of entertainment on behalf of the College (up to a specified monetary limit, currently £430 pa).
HEALTH AND WELLBEING
We understand how important your health and wellbeing is and below is a summary of some of what we currently offer:
•Access to a private healthcare scheme (currently provided by BUPA), which is non-contributory for single cover up to the retirement age and contributory for family cover.
•Access to a ‘cash plan’ healthcare scheme (currently provided by Simplyhealth) - this allows you to claim money back towards your everyday health care costs, such as sight tests or dental check-ups.
•Fellows are welcome to utilise the on-site Fitness Centre and sporting facilities - the College has a range of facilities, including a gym, tennis and squash courts and playing fields etc. These are available free of charge.
•Support from our on-site health centre - Fellows are able to drop in or book an appointment and free flu vaccinations are available.
TRAVEL TO WORK
The College has a cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme in place and we also provide access to secure cycle parking for those who wish to cycle to work.
In addition, Fellows who wish to park are provided with car parking facilities close to the College, subject to availability.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
The College actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, generous paid leave, procedures for requesting flexible working arrangements if you need them, and we can offer nomination to the College nursery.
