Our staff are a vital component to the effective functioning of the College. We support our staff by offering a range of non-contractual benefits which, depending on the role, could include the following:
PENSION
The College offers membership of a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme (NPT) to eligible staff after a qualifying period, with up to 12% employer contributions.
ANNUAL LEAVE
The College offers a generous annual leave allowance of 36 working days (inclusive of Bank Holidays), pro rata for those not working a five-day week.
FREE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE COVER
The College provides Group Life Insurance cover (also known as ‘Death in Service’ benefit) of four times’ salary for all its eligible employees who do not have such cover provided through individual membership of a College pension scheme.
ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS SALARY PAYMENT
The College makes an annual payment of £380 each December pro rata.
MEAL ALLOWANCE IN THE COLLEGE'S BUTTERY DINING ROOM AND CAFÉ
Staff can enjoy a range of hot and cold meal options, subject to a daily monetary limit.
LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT
We offer a range of staff development opportunities and events to support you in your role and to help you reach your full potential.
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 ‘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.
- Access to a private healthcare scheme (currently provided by BUPA) - professional and operational staff in our higher grades are eligible to join a private medical healthcare scheme. The College pays 100% of the premium for single cover for eligible staff.
- Free use of an 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 - staff are able to drop in or book an appointment and free flu vaccinations are available.
- Social activities - the College Staff Social Club Committee meets termly to discuss and plan staff social events including dinner in Formal Hall, and summer and Christmas parties. Staff may attend musical events in College as well as the Shakespeare Festival in the College’s gardens.
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, staff 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.
