Rewards & benefits

Employment at the University of Strathclyde offers a number of financial awards.

• Competitive salaries with increments awarded annually until the top guaranteed point is reached. Following this there are contribution points that can be achieved through evidenced exceptional performance
• Holiday entitlement of 27 days (Grade 5 and below) or 31 days (Grade 6 and above)
• An additional 11 public holiday entitlement
• Membership of the Universities Superannuation Scheme which includes a generous employer contribution of 21.6%
• Eligibility for removal and resettlement expenses where relocating from afar

Committed to being a ‘place of useful learning’, the University puts great emphasis on the learning and development of all our staff.

• Professional development support and a wide range of courses provided via the University’s Organisation and Staff Development Unit (OSDU) and other in-house training providers
• Reduced or remitted fees on a number of vocational and non-vocational courses
• Access to the University Library’s facilities and resources

The University is committed to promoting and improving a healthy work-life balance for employees and we offer a number of benefits to staff with families.

• A generous maternity leave scheme that offers payments above the statutory minimum requirements for qualifying staff
• A generous paternity leave scheme that offers payments above the statutory minimum requirements for qualifying staff
• Adoption leave policy  that offers payments above the statutory minimum requirements for qualifying staff
• Options for flexible working
• Parental leave for qualifying staff
• Childcare Voucher Scheme Policy operates as a salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to make savings on tax and national insurance contributions
• On-campus nursery, run by Childcare Scotland, is available for children from 3 months to pre-school. You will have peace of mind knowing that you are close at hand if required
• see our family-friendly policies and procedures for more details

 The University places high importance on the safety, wellbeing and health of all our staff and offer a range of facilities and services to facilitate this.

	Reduced rates of membership to the University's Centre for Sport and Recreation.
	Access to a wide number of Health & Wellbeing events that take place regularly across the campus.
	Access to the Occupational Health Service and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
	Cycle to Work Scheme operates as a salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to make savings on tax and national insurance contributions.