Benefits
We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package.
Please note our benefits are non-contractual and may be reviewed or revised.
Benefits
Holiday
We offer 25 paid holiday days per leave year, in addition to paid bank holiday leave, which increases to 26 days after 3 years’ service, 27 days after 4 years’ service and 28 days after 5 years’ service. This is pro rata’d for employees working part time hours. Colleagues can purchase an additional week of paid holiday each year.
Pension
We’ll automatically enrol you onto our pension scheme and after 6 months you can join an enhanced pension scheme, where Shaw Trust will match your contribution up to 6%, giving you a total pension contribution of up to 12%. You will also receive life cover based on 3 times your annual salary amount.
Health cash plan
We offer a health cash plan allowing colleagues (and up to 4 dependents) to claim back all or some of the cost of everyday health expenses including dental and optical treatment, and some specialist treatment.
Health and Wellbeing support
Our in-house health and wellbeing team can support colleagues with the management of health conditions and provide support to those who may be struggling with their wellbeing or mental health.
Employee Assistance Programme
We offer a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme accessible to employees and members of their household who may need short term support such as counselling, legal advice, or debt advice.
Financial Wellbeing
Colleagues can seek advice on guidance on money matters via our Employee Assistance Programme. We also offer a workplace savings scheme, giving colleagues an opportunity to save and invest directly from their pay.
Perks
Paid volunteering days
As a charity we are all about supporting others and giving back, that is why we offer colleagues two paid volunteering days each year to give back to a cause that is important to them.
Fitness discounts
We offer colleagues discounts on gym and online fitness membership and products.
Shopping discounts
Colleagues can access discounts across a range of retailers including supermarkets, fashion retail and days out.
Opportunity to connect
Our employee networks provide colleagues with an opportunity to discuss feedback on what is happening within the business and to positively influence decision making at Shaw Trust. We are proud to enable colleagues to create spaces to connect and share, fostering a culture of inclusivity. Our employee networks include:
LGBTQI+ Network
Womens Network
Disability Equality Network
Young Professionals Network
Race Equality Network
Neurodiversity Network
MANaging Network
Back to Work Network
Menopause Peer Support Network
Progression and development
We offer a cross organisation career path for colleagues aspiring to broaden and develop their careers beyond their immediate roles. We have a comprehensive learning platform and access to funded apprenticeship opportunities up to Masters level.
Shaw Trust Academy
A comprehensive learning platform.
Internal Apprenticeship scheme
List of available apprenticeship, which carry’s on up to masters level.
