Pay, rewards and benefits
We're constantly listening to our employees and taking action on their feedback to ensure Benenden Health continues to be an outstanding place to work.
Below you can view some of the great benefits and rewards on offer at Benenden Health.
Benefits and rewards you could enjoy
25 days of paid annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and 2 retained days at Christmas and New Year
From your start date you will be included in our healthcare plan as a Benenden Health Member, you can also add your family members. (Benenden Health pays the tax on this benefit for you, so you don’t have to)
We offer a loan to purchase a bicycle to encourage a healthy lifestyle and provide an alternative to car. We have bike shelters and facilities for cyclists to store clothing and shower
Annual performance and development reviews are linked to individual objectives and the Society Values. This can result in an annual bonus for high performers
We recognise a range of career anniversaries during your employment with Benenden Health which can include gift cards relevant to your service
£30 in Christmas vouchers each year
Tax free bikes are a government approved scheme that allows you to hire a bike and equipment from your employer
- Discounts on cinema tickets, supermarkets, restaurants, MOTs
- Holiday discounts
- Local York discounts
- Discounts for UK Days out
- Spree cashback cards
- CSSC Sports & Leisure
Employee assistance programme
To support our employees in their wellbeing at work and home we offer a free, independent, confidential counselling and advice helpline, including legal and financial advice
Events including Christmas party
We organise a Christmas Party and Summer Event for all employees as well as various engagement activities on site throughout the year
Eye test vouchers are available for a free eye test, plus up to £45 off any glasses you buy
Flexible working patterns
Because we take work life balance seriously, Benenden Health provide a variety of working hours, full time, part time, compressed hours or job share whenever possible
You can have your annual flu jab on site by our Society Matron or we will refund you the cost of your flu vaccination, up to a maximum of £10
Free limited onsite parking
Limited onsite free car parking facilities are available to all employees
Free tea, coffee, milk, fruit
Free tea, coffee, soup, hot chocolate, milk for drinks and fresh fruit is provided to all colleagues on site
Free Wi-Fi is available to all colleagues at the Society offices and in all breakout areas
Family Leave (maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental)
Benenden Health pays up to 18 weeks enhanced pay on top of statutory pay (dependent on service)
We encourage Give As You Earn, charitable giving through salary
Gym, changing rooms and showers are available on site, plus Corporate Gym Memberships are available at discounted rates via payroll deductions
One free Benenden Prevention Plus health assessment each year, with an option to upgrade to another level and pay monthly via payroll.
Benenden Health offer employees access to a corporate rate Cash Plan with BHSF. Five different levels of cover for employees and family members.
Life assurance/Death in service
This benefit provides a lump sum payment in the event of your death of up to 7 x salary
Employees will have the opportunity to apply for a grant of up to £3,000 to support them in a project to enhance their professional development or personal growth
Benenden Health offer a workplace pension arrangement offering different contribution levels up to a maximum of 10% contribution from Benenden Health.
Spread the word about joining our team and take advantage of our employee referral scheme. If the recommendation leads directly to employment you could receive £500 through your salary (T&Cs apply)
Benenden Health employees can request sabbatical leave, extended leave of up to a year
Benenden Health pays enhanced sick pay on top of statutory sick pay (dependent on service)
Different teams like to recognise great work differently, here at Benenden Health we have a recognition scheme that has been shaped by the leaders. Things we have seen are employee of the month, team events - escape rooms, meals out, even afternoons out walking with your dogs
We offer a loan to purchase a season ticket for rail travel between home and work costing over £400. We are also members of First corporate travel club offering discounts on bus season tickets
We actively support and encourage our employees to volunteer within our local community during the working day and are proud to sponsor and partner numerous local charities/organisations
Benenden Health employees and their families can access Estate Planning Products at a 53% discounted rate and pay monthly through payroll
Buy and Sell Annual Leave
Benenden Health offer a buy and sell annual leave scheme, allowing employees the flexibility to either buy or sell up to 5 days annual leave each year.
