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Our benefits package

At Age UK, we're a team. And that means we look after each other.

Find out about the benefits we offer.

Salary, pension and time off

  • A competitive salary, regularly reviewed.
  • A great pension where we contribute 8%.
  • Over 5 weeks holiday a year - plus the opportunity to buy more holiday days if you need them.
  • Generous life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary.
  • Season ticket loans to help to cover the costs of your commute.
  • Paid carers leave for those with caring responsibilities up to max 5 days pro-rata.
  • The option to support your favourite charities through payroll giving.
  • Cushon – ISA savings.
  • Free mortgage advice.

Flexible working

  • We encourage candidates and our current colleagues to talk to us about flexible working options. This could include changing their hours or thinking more creatively.
  • We support a number of job shares, helping colleagues who need more flexibility to do roles that would ordinarily be full time
  • We provide paid carers leave to people who tell us about their caring commitments outside of work.
  • We provide help for colleagues where other forms of leave are required, such as emergencies at home and parental leave.

Learning, development and wellbeing

  • Opportunities to develop the knowledge and skills you'll need to help you progress as an individual and as part of a wider team.
  • A wide variety of in-house learning, from online courses to in-person seminars. 
  • We encourage everyone to actively participate in their professional development - we'll create the right environment for you to thrive at work.
  • A supportive culture where wellbeing is championed. 
  • Employee Recognition Scheme.
  • Employee Resource Groups – Younger Workers, Older Workers, Race Action, Menopause Awareness and Religion & Belief.
  • The option to join our recognised trade union, Unite. 

Health and lifestyle

  • Bupa healthcare cash plan on optical treatments, dentistry plus much more.
  • Access to discounted gym memberships and exercise equipment.
  • Help to get on your bike through our Cycle to Work scheme. Subject to affordability. Payments spread over a 12 month period.
  • Permanent staff have access to a brand new car, with car leasing scheme Tusker. Subject to affordability (minimum salary £27,000 pa).
  • Great discounts and rewards through the Blue Light Card scheme and BenefitHub.
  • Tickets for Good – Free and discounted tickets for events
  • Techscheme - buy any tech from Currys PC World, up to £1000 and spread the cost over 12 months (subject to affordability).
  • Employee assistance programme offering both phone and face to face support.
  • Staff discounts available on some Age Co products.

What our colleagues think...

I love to make use of the Blue Light Card discount for my cinema trips or restaurant bookings. Each week I find something new to use it for!

I love to make use of the Blue Light Card discount for my cinema trips or restaurant bookings. Each week I find something new to use it for!

Ella, Content & Brand team
I work my full-time hours over 4 days, meaning I have a day at home with my little girl. It really is the best of both worlds.

I work my full-time hours over 4 days, meaning I have a day at home with my little girl. It really is the best of both worlds.

Emily, The Silver Line Helpline

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