Rewards and Benefits
At DMU, we are committed to creating an environment where our employees enjoy working. We strive to reward and recognise your contributions but also know that you have life beyond work. DMU offers a comprehensive set of rewards, benefits and services staff can take advantage of. Generous annual leave entitlement Senior staff receive 35 days annual leave. In addition to your annual leave entitlement, you’ll also receive statutory bank holidays and extra concessionary days (approximately 13 days each year). Work-life balance working options We offer a range of options to ensure that you benefit from a healthy work-life balance. We offer a hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation of 2–3 days per week on campus to support team connection and collaboration . Depending on your role and responsibilities, you have the opportunity to apply for options such as flexible hours (for example, staggered working hours and nine-day fortnights), parental leave, study leave and sabbaticals.
Wellbeing We are committed to continually improving our staff health and wellbeing services so you are empowered to be at your very best at work and beyond. Our Employee Assistance Programme supports staff who could benefit from information or counselling for practical, emotional, financial or health-related challenges. As well as support for a life crisis, it includes advice and guidance for life events such as getting married or moving house, and everyday concerns such as childcare. The free and confidential service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our location DMU’s beautifully landscaped campus is based in the heart of Leicester, giving you easy access to all the shops and facilities of a cosmopolitan city. In contrast to the city centre, the River Soar, which runs alongside campus, and nearby Castle Park offer peaceful and picturesque places you can retreat to.
Our campus offers many places to eat, drink and meet, as well as a range of facilities such as shower rooms and rail ticket machines. We’re also within walking distance of a number of convenient public transport links, the Highcross shopping centre and historic Leicester Market. Our faculties also organise a number of shows and presentations throughout the academic year which staff can to enjoy. Other benefits • Pension scheme – join a pension scheme to help you plan for the future. • Health cash plan – spread the cost of healthcare and claim back money for medical expenses experienced by you or your dependent children. • Annual leave purchase – buy additional days of annual leave through manageable salary deductions. • Cycle to work – make healthier choices and reduce your carbon footprint, plus benefit from tax and national insurance savings on the cost of a new bike and safety accessories. • Lifestyle savings – access a lifestyle and travel discounts website.
• Gym membership – join the QEII Leisure Centre at a discounted price and access a range of facilities, including a 25-metre swimming pool and a climbing wall. • Library membership – access the DMU libraries. • Private healthcare – certain roles at DMU enable you to join the Universities and Colleges Personal Healthcare Scheme at your own expense.
Full details about our rewards and benefits are available on our website.
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