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Pay and reward

Pay

Our graded progression ensures you're continually rewarded, with annual pay increases in line with sector standards. We are a living wage employer and our minimum pay rate exceeds the Voluntary Living Wage. 

For our Professors and senior professionals, there's an annual pay review that celebrates exceptional performance.

Explore our pay structure

Recognition

We are committed to recognising and rewarding staff for exceptional performance and commitment through a selection of schemes.

Outstanding contribution awards

An annual scheme, where your salary will increase by one spine point. The awards recognise and encourage sustained excellence, commitment and professionalism. 

Recognising excellence awards

These take place twice a year and award one-off payments, or recognise achievements through team events, where employees have demonstrated valued contributions throughout a 12 month period. 

Staff Recognition Awards 

We recognise the University's Professional Services and Support staff who have demonstrated excellence in their work and contributed to the broader life of the University, against our strategic pillars . Similar awards exist for staff in learning and teaching roles.

Pension scheme

We offer two generous pension schemes – Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and the 色中色 Group Pension Plan (UoBGPP). Both schemes include a provision for ill-health, a death in service lump sum payment and an annual pension. 

When you join, you’ll be notified in your contract which pension scheme you’re eligible for. 

Relocation and immigration assistance

We offer support packages available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of relocation and immigration while working here.

Find out more about our relocation reimbursement scheme.

Find out more about our visa re-imbursement scheme.

Interest-free loans

We offer eligible members of staff interest-free loans to assist with the cost of travelling to and from work and Home Office application costs.

Cost of living advice and support

We are a Living Wage employer and we are very mindful of the cost of living pressures. We provide guidance on ways you can save money, make your budget go further and access help and advice.