Benefits for Working for AoC

Leave and Flexible Working

• 30 days paid annual leave plus bank/public holidays (pro rata if part time)
• 2 days paid Volunteer Leave to undertake voluntary/charity work
• Support when you need to take leave for life events: compassionate leave, dependents leave, parental, maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible and Hybrid Work approach through which our staff agree informal flexible working patterns, or formal flexible working agreements, depending on circumstances

Health and Wellbeing

• Private Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Scheme - Wisdom (Health Assured) - offering access to emotional and practical support including helplines, counselling and legal advice
• Eye Care
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Mental Health First Aiders

Pension

• Generous employer contributions to the Pensions Trust Scheme

Travel Assistance

• Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Learning and Development

• Structured induction and onboarding process
• Performance and Development Review (PDR) framework with objectives for all staff linked to strategic plan
• Opportunities for training and professional development including sponsorship of professional qualifications
• Career development opportunities through collaborative working and internal project teams/working groups
• Contribution towards your membership subscription for your professional body