Why work at Kingston University? Kingston University is a great place to work. Our staff have access to a wide range of benefits.
If you want to add to your qualifications, there is a staff sponsorship scheme helping towards fees for further study at the University. The scheme is open annually, and successful applicants can receive tax-free funding for up to three years. For a subscription to a professional body required for your role we will pay the cost of your
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Discounted services and goods To help you make the most of working in Kingston upon Thames, we’ve negotiated numerous discounts with a wide range of companies. Discounts are published and updated in the regular electronic staff bulletin, Discounted services and goods
Staff can benefit from discounted membership rates at the Fitness Centre at Penrhyn Road. There’s also the Health Centre, where you can choose from a range of a reasonably priced therapies, ranging from physiotherapy to reflexology. Pensions Staff benefits for the generous local government pension scheme. Further details can be viewed at https://lgpsmember.org/thinking-joining.php Supporting personal development Supporting personal development Our staff are the most important resource we have. We want you to be continual learners and so our performance and development appraisal scheme means every member of staff will have a personal development plan. To help you fulfil your potential, the University provides a range of central training programmes, as well as locally managed development funds. Pensions
You will enjoy generous holiday entitlement of 43 days each year. This is made up of 35 days annual leave plus the eight statutory Bank holidays. We have a progressive approach to flexible working and welcome returners to work and
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University staff are entitled to free Microsoft software that can be downloaded for use on home computers. The offer includes Microsoft Office and other popular packages. Employee assistance programme Our employee assistance programme provides a wide range of services and support, free of charge, to Kingston University staff and their close family members (living at the same address). Employee assistance programme
We know that public transport costs can be high, and so offer season ticket loans (up to £10,000) to help you spread the cost of commuting and let you get the best value for your journey. Cycling to work The University has teamed up with Cyclescheme Ltd to offer staff the opportunity to obtain a tax free bicycle and safety and security equipment for work. Cycling to work
Your health and wellbeing is important to us. We will do our best to enhance your wellbeing at work, including actively promote events and initiatives to support you in staying healthy. However, it’s reassuring to know that you will have access to support and advice from our Occupational Health team who will explore ways to help you stay at work or support you in your return to work if you are unwell. The University also offers a generous occupational sick pay scheme.
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