Our benefits
As well as a competitive salary, we also offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as:
Holiday
- 28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
- Entitlement rises to 29 and 31 days after 5 and 10 years' employment respectively
- Option to buy additional leave
Wellbeing
- Flexible and hybrid working practices in place to support a culture of promoting positive work/life balance
- Enhanced family-friendly policies to support work-life balance: We provide progressive support around, Maternity and Adoption Leave, Paternity leave (Maternity Support Leave) and leave to support those undergoing fertility treatment and resources tailored to meet the diverse needs of modern families. Our goal is to create an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
- Established culture of wellbeing with a wide range of workplace activities delivered, focused on raising awareness across both physical and mental wellbeing
- We have a wealth of support and advice available through our wellbeing team, wellbeing microsite full of resources, Yammer Wellbeing Channel and Streaming Channel
- Employee Assistance Programme available, so our employees can also access a range of support, including a self-referral counselling in confidence and free of charge
- Opportunity to pay for healthcare cover at preferential rates.
Financial Support
- Free bus travel within Greater Manchester and free Rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary.
- Generous pension scheme contributions, more information can be found on http://www.gmpf.org.uk/publications/member_guide.htm
- Sick pay - Depending on your length of service you will receive up to six months' full pay and six months' half pay
- Cycle loan scheme
Personal and Career Development
- Commitment to learning and personal development. As well as upskilling through apprenticeships we offer reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role.
- Giving Something Back scheme. This entitles you use one full working day every year to volunteer for a good cause of your choice.
- Family friendly policies on Maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. With enhanced maternity pay.
Recognition
- A scheme to reward employees who go the extra mile, including High Street Vouchers.