25 days annual leave
25 days annual leave
All employees are entitled to 25 days of annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees). Employees can also sell or buy additional annual leave with holiday trading.
Work/life balance
Flexible and agile working
We focus on outcomes not presenteeism and encourage our teams to decide where they work. For some, this will be in our communities. For others this may be booking a desk or using a collaboration space at our office, or working at home. We also recognise that people have commitments outside of work and try to accommodate the flexibility you need.
High-quality pension
High-quality pension
All employees are auto-enrolled into our group personal pension plan. You can choose how much you’d like to contribute, and we’ll pay double your contribution up to a maximum of 12 percent.
Life assurance
Life assurance
We operate a free life assurance scheme for all employees. This means we’ll pay a designated beneficiary a sum of money should the insured employee pass away whilst in employment with us.
Shopping Discounts
Shopping discounts
Access to hundreds of exciting offers through our employee discount programme, CHPerks. From groceries to gardening, electronics to fashion, holidays and even home utilities, there are lots of ways you can save money.
Healthcare cash plan
Healthcare cash plan
Help towards everyday healthcare costs. These include sight tests and prescription glasses, dental check-ups and hygienist fees, plus physiotherapist, osteopath, chiropractor or acupuncturist appointments.
Gym discounts
Gym discounts
You can save money on a gym membership through CHPerks. In addition, all employees are entitled to discounted gym membership at Riverside Ice and Leisure Centre in Chelmsford.
Round the clock emotional support
Round the clock emotional support
We have a free and confidential employee assistance programme and helpline available for 24/7 phone counselling, legal advice, and referral for face-to-face therapy to support your wellbeing.
Learning and development
Learning and development
We’re committed to encouraging and supporting employees to undertake learning and development relevant to their role and career aspirations. We have an e-learning platform which offers over 800 courses to help with professional and personal development.
Paid time off for volunteering
Paid time off for volunteering
All employees have 15 hours per year (pro rata for part-time employees) to use for volunteering during the working day in any way you choose. We also offer payroll giving to charity if you’d like to give back in more ways.
Cycle to work scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Save money on buying a bike and accessories. You’ll pay nothing upfront for what you buy, and the payments are taken from your salary. We also have bikes available to borrow at lunchtimes or for local work meetings.
Free and subsidised sports classes
Free and subsidised sports classes
We have a dedicated multi-activity outside space at our head office where you can get involved in sports classes including netball, football and Pilates.
Healthy eating
Healthy eating
Free fruit and refreshments at our head office.
Dress for your day
Dress for your day
We encourage you to dress for the work you’re doing that day.
Car parking
Car parking
Free parking is available at our head office.