Benefits
Research Council employee benefits
Our centrally-located Swindon campus, shared with 6 other research councils and hosting approximately 1,300 staff, provides a pleasant, comfortable working environment.
The purpose-designed building, set in its own grounds, is convenient for the bus and railway stations, shops and leisure facilities and provides excellent facilities including access to free on-site parking (waiting list in operation) and cycle sheds, hot and cold food and a spacious eating/social area.
Flexible working and family-friendly policies
We offer a flexible working hours scheme that allows for more flexibility in day-to-day working arrangements than working fixed hours and gives the ability to accrue flexi leave.
Other flexible working practices include:
- Paid paternity and maternity leave
- Unpaid parental leave
- Special paid leave
Pension
We offer a choice of pension arrangements, including a defined benefit scheme. Further details on pension options can be found at our JSS pensions website.
Holiday
- 30 days annual leave
- 10.5 days public and privilege holiday
Health and welfare
- Corporate Benenden Healthcare membership
- Contractual sick pay
- Welfare service
- Social club: You could join our social club, which co-ordinates various social events and activities throughout the year.
Training and development
As an Investors in People (IiP) employer NERC encourages and supports development not only in terms of the needs of the job, but also for future career development.
We offer good training packages including the potential for support to study for academic or professional qualifications.
We expect our people to work flexibly and so you may have the opportunity to work across a number of jobs.
Related links
External links