- Pension schemes
- The university offers three generous pension schemes, USS, SAUL and the NHS Pension Scheme, and the scheme you are eligible for will depend on your post. Find out more about Pensions.
- Equal pay audits
Imperial is committed to parity of pay, and operates an annual pay audit to benchmark the salaries of all staff, and address any inconsistencies. - Holiday entitlement
Staff receive a generous holiday allowance of 25 days per annum (pro rata for part-time staff), this is in addition to UK Bank Holidays and 8 university closure days per year at Christmas and Easter. - Additional holiday
Imperial has an Additional Holiday Leave scheme which allows you to buy, up to 10 days extra leave per year, subject to departmental agreement. - Flexible working
Imperial is committed to providing a supportive environment, and is a Top 30 Employer for Working Families. To support your work/life balance all flexible working requests will be considered. - Cycle to Work scheme
Interest free loans of up to £2,000 towards the purchase of a new bike. Find out more about the scheme and how it works. - Eye tests
If you work at a computer regularly you will be eligible to receive an eye test every two years paid for by Imperial. - Dentist
Imperial’s South Kensington campus houses a dental practice, providing NHS and private dental care to Imperial staff. - Gym
Imperial is London’s top sporting university, with many facilities and clubs spread across its different campuses. As a member of staff, you can benefit from discounted membership at the university’s state-of-the-art gyms. Membership of Ethos, South Kensington’s flagship gym, starts at just £26 per month. Staff can also join and participate in the many student clubs and sporting societies. Find out more about sport and health lifestyles. - Confidential care
Imperial staff and members of their household can get free professional and confidential help from Confidential Care, the university’s Employee Assistance Provider, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. - Family leave
We are a Top 30 Employer for Working Families. The university provides extensive family leave and support, including enhanced maternity provision (for eligible staff) at 18 weeks full-pay, two-week maternity/paternity support leave for partners and generous shared parental leave and adoption and surrogacy leave. - Childcare on campus
The Early Years Education Centre is the university’s ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rated nursery, located at the South Kensington Campus. - Learning and development
Imperial’s Talent and Culture offers a comprehensive range of training and development support for staff at all stages of their careers, including in-house courses and coaching and talent development programmes. - See our full benefits here and learn more about our health and wellbeing here.
