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  • About People and Culture
    • People and Culture Plan
    • Staff Charter
    • Key Contacts
    • New Staff Welcome
  • A-Z
  • Employees
    • HR Hub
    • Pay, Reward and Benefits
    • Learning and Development
    • Development and Career Progression
    • International Staff Support
    • Annual, Family and Other Leave
    • Personal Development Review (PDR)
    • Sickness Absence
    • Wellbeing at Queen's
    • Employee Experience and Engagement
  • Managers
    • Performance Management Toolkit
    • Sickness Absence
    • Leave Toolkit
    • Induction Toolkit
    • Recruitment and Selection
    • Employee Assistance Programme Manager Support
    • Occupational Health Service
    • Workplace Conduct
    • Job Evaluation
    • Redeployment
    • Leaving Employment
  • Staff Wellbeing
  • Diversity and Inclusion
    • Equality Legislation
    • Policies, Procedures and Guidance
    • Fair Employment Return Monitoring Data
    • Disability
    • Menopause
    • Fertility Treatment Leave
    • Celebrating Diversity
    • Faith, Religion and Belief
    • Trans Equality
    • Equality Scheme and Action Plan 2024 - 2029
    • Behind the Scenes at Queen's
  • HR HUB
  • Work at Queen's
    • Recruitment and Selection
    • International Staff Support
    • Women at QUB
    • Fellowships at Queen's
    • Pay, Rewards and Benefits
  • Annual, Family and Other Leave
    • Annual Leave
    • Work Life Balance Policies
    • Other Leave
    • Agile Working Toolkit
  • Legal Services
  • Learning and Development
    • Researcher Development
    • Learning for All
    • LinkedIn Learning
    • Leadership and Management Development
    • Essential Learning
    • Career Development Hub
    • Coaching and Mentoring
  • News
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    • Illuminate: Vice-Chancellor's Fellowship Scheme
    • Fellowship Academy
    • Externally Funded Fellowships
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Employee Benefits

Employees have access to a great pay, reward and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution. We aim to offer a range of benefits to attract new, and retain existing, employees who can help us shape a better place to work, and a better world. 

Annual Leave

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The annual leave year runs for 12 months from 1 January. Holiday entitlement is normally 23 days and applies to all staff.

Public Holidays and Closure Days

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Employees benefit from 10 University closure days (based on 5 days at Easter and 5 days at Christmas), as well as 9 University recognised/public holidays.

Pensions

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Employees of the University are provided with access to a defined benefit occupational pension scheme. There are two main schemes available, Retirement Benefits Plan (RBP) and Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). 

Work Life Balance Policies

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The University prides itself on being at the forefront of best practice in employment. To further this aim, we have implemented a series of work life balance policies.

Flexible and Agile Working

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Formal flexible working is available for all staff from Day 1. The University has also developed guidance for informal flexible working arrangements, and this guidance sets out the process for Agile Working arrangements (staff intranet).

STAR Scheme

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The STAR Scheme allows managers to reward staff via a Performance Award (annually) or a Recognition Award (real time), for instances of exceptional performance and contribution in their role.

Learning and Development

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There is a range of staff learning and development opportunities and professional development activities available for staff at all grades and categories, across the University (staff intranet). 

Wellbeing at Queen's

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Looking after your health and wellbeing is key to feeling good and functioning well both inside and outside work. Staff can access information, advice and support via Wellbeing at Queen's.

Employee Discounts Scheme

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The Employee Discounts Scheme can be accessed via My Lifestyle Hub, with offers and discounts at hundreds of high street retailers including supermarkets, high street stores, restaurants and many more. 

Sustainability at Queen's

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We are committed to embedding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in every aspect of our activity, from research and education to adopting a leadership role in the promotion of the SDGs, and leading by example.

Cycle+ Scheme

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The University Cycle+ scheme offers staff the opportunity to obtain a bicycle and safety equipment for less than normal cost. 

Travel Cards

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The University offers salaried employees an interest-free loan towards the purchase of an annual travel card, and Translink offers an annual bus and train travel card, which includes 20% discount and free weekend travel.

Big Loop Bike Hub

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In partnership with Big Loop Bikes, our new Bike Hub provides a range of services for old and new cyclists alike to help staff get around campus faster, easier and safer.

Childcare Services

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Childcare at Queen's offers a range of childcare support with our dedicated Crèche facilities and Out of School Club.

Queen's Sport

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Queen’s Sport provides opportunities for staff to take part in a wide range of fitness sessions in our ‘world class’ facilities. Staff can avail of discounted membership rates, including discounts for children at the Summer Scheme.

Queen's Film Theatre (QFT)

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Staff are entitled to a discount on all standard QFT screenings. Simply show your staff card at the QFT Box Office, or select Staff when booking your tickets online.

Staff Networks at Queen's

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The central Staff Networks at Queen's have been established to celebrate the diversity of our staff and to increase and promote the University as a welcoming place to work.

Campus Food & Drink Retail Outlets

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Whether you’re looking for a tasty bite to eat or catching up with colleagues over coffee, Campus Food and Drink has some incredible retail outlets, all local and independent.

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