Benefits

Just as we work hard, when it comes to playtime, the rewards are there to help you enjoy life to the full. Indeed, our full-time employees receive 28-32 days annual leave. Beyond the generous holiday allowance, we also offer a competitive benefits package including:

Salary - A competitive salary, reviewed regularly against market rates, and in most posts the opportunity to progress up the salary scales
Holiday – 28 days holiday that increases after two years, up to a maximum of 32 days after five years. You’ll also get bank holidays of course!
Probation - You will be subject to a six month probation period, during which time expectations will be set, training identified and regular performance reviews and supervisions will take place, ending with a formal appraisal just before you have been with us for six months
Pension – From £10 per month up to 4% of salary, which will be matched by Fairbridge. You can also make additional contributions if you wish. If you don’t have a pension already, Fairbridge can facilitate the setting up of a personal pension plan which you can take with you when you come to leave
Sickness absence – Fairbridge is required to make statutory sickness payments (SSP) where you qualify. We also have our own sick pay scheme, including full pay for 20 days each year subject to certain conditions
Family benefits - Generous maternity/parenthood leave entitlements are in place, including extended maternity leave and benefits. Available after a qualifying period
Childcare vouchers - This is a flexible way to meet the costs of your childcare. Part of your salary can be given up or ‘sacrificed’ in exchange for Childcare Vouchers. Within specified limits, these vouchers are non-taxable and exempt from National Insurance contributions and therefore present a saving for employees who receive them as part of their total employment package. The Childcare Vouchers received are then exchanged, in whole or part, for the approved and registered childcare services you use
Employee Assistance Programme – Fairbridge recognises that staff may face and need help with a variety of issues throughout their lives and provides an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through a company called EAR

The EAP is a 24/7 independent and confidential counselling and information service, free of charge, available to all Fairbridge staff and their immediate family members. Support is available on a range of issues including legal, financial, emotional, health and personal issues
Appraisal system - A fair and transparent appraisal system to measure your performance against the requirements for your role and agree personal objectives with you
Training & development - Fairbridge takes training and career development seriously. We will offer you many opportunities to develop your skills, starting with your induction when you first join us. We will work with you to put together your personal development plan which will be reviewed at your appraisal each year. All staff are entitled to up to five days for training each year and on top of this each team undertakes up to 10 training days each year. To facilitate learning across the organisation, we have three Training & Development Managers that deliver team training, observe staff practices and run courses for Fairbridge staff. Should external training be necessary, you can apply to receive financial support
Membership of a professional body – to support your career development, we will reimburse you for membership of a professional body where it is deemed necessary for your job (eligible after one year in post)
Sabbatical leave – staff have the opportunity to apply for unpaid sabbatical leave after 2 years of service. Although not a contractual right, where we can see that the time off will enable the individual to develop in their role and will benefit Fairbridge, we will look to accommodate any requests