As one of the world’s leading universities, we are committed to creating an environment where our colleagues feel valued and supported. Your talent and contributions are essential to our global aspirations, and that’s why we invest in you. We offer a competitive and comprehensive package of employee benefits to recognise the value you bring to our team.
Enhanced holiday entitlement
We understand the importance of taking time to recharge. That’s why we offer a generous annual leave allowance of 41 days, which includes our closure over Christmas and New Year and 9 public holidays, ensuring you have time to relax and enjoy the festive season.
Competitive salary package
We are committed to attracting and retaining top talent, which is why our salaries are benchmarked against industry standards to ensure competitiveness. As an accredited Voluntary Real Living Wage employer, we’re proud to demonstrate our commitment to fair pay for all our colleagues.
Pension
Plan for a secure future with our pension options, including the University Superannuation Scheme (USS) and NEST. USS also offer the convenience of a Salary Sacrifice arrangement, helping you save for retirement while maximising your contributions.
Health & Financial Wellbeing
We aspire to provide a wellbeing offer that is straightforward, easy to engage with and meets the needs of our UofG community and have invested in the following:
Colleague wellbeing
Confidential support, advice and counselling
On-site gym and leisure facilities with free six-month membership for all new colleagues
Colleague health and wellbeing hub
Access to financial wellbeing support through our partners at Salary Finance, who in addition offer discounted loans and Scotwest Credit Union, who in addition offer savings
Family friendly
We know that family comes first, which is why we’re committed to helping you balance your work and family responsibilities. Our supportive policies and resources include:
Carers leave
Enhanced maternity pay
Parental leave
Workplace nursery
Development opportunities
As a university, learning and growth are at the heart of what we do, and that includes supporting the development of our colleagues. We offer:
A range of in-house development courses and programmes
Secondment opportunities to broaden your skills and experience
Clear career progression pathways
Discounts on our university programmes and short courses to further your education
Mentoring opportunities to connect with experienced colleagues for guidance and support
Colleague recognition schemes
We value the dedication and achievements of our colleagues and believe in recognising and rewarding their contributions to the university. Our recognition initiatives include:
Rewarding Contribution Scheme to acknowledge exceptional performance
Voucher Reward Scheme for immediate recognition of efforts
Long Service Awards to honour commitment and loyalty
Celebrating Success Awards, which spotlight accomplishments
Free discounts platform
We want to help your money go further. From day one, all colleagues gain access to an exclusive platform offering a wide range of discounts and benefits. In addition to national offers, you'll also enjoy special discounts from local retailers and hospitality venues, making it easier to save on everyday essentials and special treats.
Travel benefits
Commuting to work can be costly, and we’re here to help. We offer the following travel benefits to support our colleagues:
Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice) to make cycling a more affordable and eco-friendly option
Season Ticket Transport Loans to help with the cost of public transportation
Flexible working and hybrid opportunities
We understand the importance of work-life balance and aim to support flexible and hybrid working arrangements wherever possible. These options are available for roles where the nature of the work allows for this approach, helping you achieve a balance that works for you and the university.