Salary
We offer competitive salaries within the voluntary sector and benchmark our salaries externally. Salaries are reviewed annually.
Annual Leave and Time Away from Work
Basic annual leave entitlement is 25 days plus bank holidays; rising to 27 days plus bank holidays after 5 years’ continuous service (entitlement will be pro-rated for part time employees). The annual leave year runs from 1 April to 31 March inclusive. We provide paid leave to accommodate time you may need to be away from work such as compassionate leave and jury service.
Pension
The Charity operates a Group Personal Pension Scheme. The Charity will contribute 8% of salary. Salary Sacrifice: Employees may request to make personal contributions to their pension through a salary sacrifice agreement.
Life Assurance
3 times basic salary, on death, payable to nominated individuals whilst employed by the Charity.
Employee Assistance Programme
A free 24hr confidential helpline which provides signposting, advice and guidance on a range of personal issues. If required telephone or face to face counselling is available.
My Benefits at Work
A portal that provides information and guidance on a range of financial and health and wellbeing matters.
Headspace
Our employees will have access to the Headspace App which has hundreds of meditation and sleep exercises.
Healthcare
A discounted health cash plan is available whereby employees can pay a monthly premium and then claim cash back for treatments.
Flexible Working
A range of flexible working practices, including hybrid working, are available as appropriate to the role.
Sick Pay
The Charity provides an enhanced sick pay scheme for eligible employees. Entitlement increases with length of service.
Beneficiary Status
As an employee of the Charity you are also a Beneficiary of the Charity, meaning you, your partner and dependent children can access all the services available Including rehabilitation, recuperation and community support. Employees with over 5 years’ service who subsequently leave the Charity retain their lifetime eligibility.
To find out more about any of the benefits above, please email recruitment@firefighterscharity.org.uk or call 01256 366 566.