Benefits & Terms and Conditions of Employment

Salary
Salary is reviewed annually (currently in April), based on consideration of an individual's performance in his/her job, and external factors such as the Company's business performance.

Private Health Care
Single membership provided to employees if they wish to be covered.  Employees may purchase additional cover at our specially-negotiated rates, with automatic deduction via Payroll.

Pension
Normal retiring age is 65. We offer automatic-entry, defined contribution scheme. Employees make a core contribution of 2.5% and the company makes a contribution of 5%. There are opportunities to make extra contributions, which attract generous employer contributions.

Life Assurance
2 x annual salary (4 x annual salary if in Pension scheme).

Holidays
25 working days a year plus Bank and Public Holidays, rising after 2 years' service to 27 days and after 5 years' service to 30 days. Four days are to be reserved for use at a time or times specified by the Company - most usually between Christmas and New Year.

Hours of work
37.5 hours a week (if full-time). However, during the busiest times, particularly in the summer, you may be required to work some evenings or weekends for which overtime is paid or time off given in lieu (depending on job band). All employees with six months service are able to apply for flexible working.

Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
Quarterly for first 6 months then annual.

Opportunity to join Pearson Save for Shares Scheme

Staff discounts available on a wide range of products and services

Free drinks vend

Staff restaurant