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Our benefits: UK Biobank

Alongside meaningful work and supportive colleagues, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, career and life outside of work. We know every colleague is different, so our benefits are designed to support your health, finances, career development and work-life balance throughout your time with us.

Highlights of our benefits

🏦 Currently 14.5% employer contribution to the USS Pension Scheme

🩺 Healthcare Cash Plan to help cover everyday healthcare costs

πŸ€’ Up to 6 months' full sick pay

πŸ–οΈ 26 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service

βž• Buy up to 5 additional days' annual leave through our Holiday Buy Scheme

πŸŽ‚ A paid day off for your birthday

πŸ‘Ά Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental pay

πŸ’» Hybrid and flexible working for many office-based roles**

πŸ‹οΈ Free on-site gym*

πŸ₯— Subsidised lunch when working on site*

πŸ›‘οΈ Life Assurance

🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme

πŸš† Season Ticket Loan

πŸ“š Training and development opportunities, including a £500 annual personal development allowance

πŸ“„ Paid professional subscriptions, where applicable

πŸ›οΈ Employee Discounts Portal

πŸ’š Wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme

πŸ’‰ Free annual flu vaccination and Hepatitis B vaccination, where applicable

πŸŽ‰ An active social committee with regular social events

πŸš— Free on-site parking*

πŸ’· Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn)

*Available at applicable locations.

**Hybrid working depends on the role. Many office-based positions offer hybrid working, while Laboratory and Imaging roles are primarily site-based due to the nature of the work.

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