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
Tax free bikes are a government approved scheme that allows you to hire a bike and equipment from your employer
We recognise a range of career anniversaries during your employment with Benenden Health which can include gift cards relevant to your service
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
£30 in Christmas vouchers each year
Eye test vouchers are available for a free eye test, plus up to £45 off any glasses you buy
Discounts on cinema tickets, supermarkets, restaurants, MOTs, and holiday discounts
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
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
Limited onsite free car parking facilities are available to all employees
Free tea, coffee, soup, hot chocolate, milk for drinks and fresh fruit is provided to all colleagues
We encourage Give As You Earn, charitable giving through salary
Free Wi-Fi is available to all colleagues at the Society offices and in all breakout areas
Gym, changing rooms and showers available on site
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 pays enhanced pay on top of statutory pay (dependent on service)
This benefit provides a lump sum payment in the event of your death of up to 7 x salary
Annual performance and development reviews are linked to individual objectives and the Society Values. This can result in an annual bonus for high performers
Benenden Health offer a defined contribution (DC) pension plan 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 organise a Christmas Party and Summer Event for all employees as well as various engagement activities on site throughout the year
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