Our benefits at a glance

We offer staff the chance to innovate, think differently and have a real impact on the world. But we also offer a generous package of benefits and rewards. Learn more about the range of benefits on offer when you work with us.

Annual leave

We offer a generous holiday entitlement for staff across the University, including: 

  • 26 days for Support Staff (plus public holidays)
  • 30 days or equivalent for Professional Services and Academic staff (plus public holidays)
  • 6 University closure days per year
  • Option to buy up to 10 additional days leave per year (subject to eligibility).

Discover more about our annual leave allowances.

Pay and salary scales
  • Accredited Living Wage Employer
  • Pension Schemes (enhanced employer contributions on certain schemes)
  • Incremental salary increases
  • Enhanced sick pay
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Contribution zones of the pay scale.

Find out more about our pay and salary offerings.

Health and wellbeing
  • Dedicated Wellbeing Hub
  • On Site Gym with great value membership plans
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
  • Staff networks
  • Occupational health
  • Access to discounted health care plans.

Discover more about how we support health and wellbeing.

Financial wellbeing
  • Travel loans
  • Discounted car parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to retail and technology discounts
  • Sign up to TOTUM card and ‘Discounts for Teachers’ to access in-store and online offers
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides access to financial and legal information.
Campus facilities
  • Multiple cafes and restaurants
  • On site state-of-the-art gym (Sport Liverpool)
  • Subsidised on-site parking, dedicated carers car park
  • Faith facilities
  • Green spaces
  • On site veterinary practise (staff discount available)
  • On site childcare.

Explore our campus facilities.

Professional development
  • Apprenticeships
  • Staff induction programme
  • Leadership programmes
  • Line manager training
  • Staff development programmes
  • Technicians and Researcher Hubs.

Learn more about how we support professional development.

Recognition
  • Exceptional performance awards
  • Long service awards
  • Annual Staff Awards
  • NTF and CATE schemes
  • Contribution zones of the pay scale.

Explore the full range of recognition initiatives from the University.

Work-life balance
  • Flexible retirement
  • On site child-care
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Enhanced career break
  • 3 days paid volunteering days
  • Paid time off for public service
  • Carers' leave and Carers’ Network
  • Hybrid working (role specific).

Find out more about our work-life balance support.

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