Benefits and rewards
What makes a place? Its people. Ours are the reason for our success, so we make sure they’re well looked after. When you join us, we’ll be the first to recognise and reward your hard work. And we’ll support you to grow in your role, progress in your career, and break new ground in your specialism.
Benefits that boost your work and home life
Our brilliance comes from those who pass through our doors. Theirs comes from learning to see and think differently. Want to work with other unconventionally brilliant minds? Join us, and together we’ll help you reach higher than your potential.
Competitive pay & yearly increases
Excellent contributor pension
Gym discounts & cycle to work scheme
Hybrid & flexible working options
Family leave and on-campus childcare
25+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
Wellbeing support & free counselling sessions
Development & recognition programmes
Generous relocation package
Pay and pension
A salary that’s always on the up
You’ll earn a very competitive salary which considers your experience, individual contribution and market rates. Most posts have a structured salary progression, ranging from pay bands 1–9.
We pay annual increments subject to satisfactory service on the date specified in your contract. This is normally 1 August, if you’ve completed more than six months’ service in your current pay band.
A generous pension to help secure your future
Enjoy an excellent pension through the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). It’s a salary-related scheme based on employee and employer contributions.
To find out more, please contact pensions@hull.ac.uk.
Progression and recognition
Inspirational leaders found their inspiration at Hull
We want you to have a long-term career with us, so we'll support you every step of the way. You'll find a range of training, development and leadership opportunities delivered in-house, online and externally. And we’re always working to create clearer career pathways and offer more opportunities for internal progression.
Holidays and hybrid working
Need a holiday? Take 25.
You’ll enjoy a generous annual leave package of 25 days basic holiday, plus three extra days for both Christmas and Easter. That's on top of public Bank Holidays.
We’re hybrid. Because the best work isn’t always done at work.
The standard working week is 36.5 hours, but this can vary depending on your contract. Need to work around family or other commitments? We offer flexible working arrangements. And we’ve embraced hybrid working wherever a role allows it, offering a mix of on-campus and at-home days.
What’s most important in our lives? Family.
We recognise the importance of family life. So we offer a range of benefits, including up to 76 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. As well as paternity leave, parental leave, dependants' leave, carer’s leave, and leave for fertility treatment.
Children are allowed to play on this site
There’s a private nursery called Little Einsteins based right here on campus. Our staff tell us it’s incredibly handy to have nearby for quick morning drop-offs and easy evening pick-ups.
Health and wellbeing
Asking for help can be hard. Getting it is easy.
We’re here for you whatever you’re going through. Our Occupational Health and Wellbeing service offers confidential support for your physical, social, workplace, financial, spiritual and emotional wellbeing.
Our trained Mental Health First Aiders are also on hand to guide you. And thanks to our close links with local providers, you can benefit from free counselling sessions.
Should’ve gone to us before Specsavers
Use a computer for work? Get in touch with our Occupational Health team before you book, and you could qualify for a free DSE (display screen equipment) eye test once every two years.
Packages and perks
Relocating? Claim up to £10,000 to help you move.
If you need to move house to take up a job here, you can claim up to £10,000 to help meet the costs of moving to the area. Terms and conditions apply.
Discounts that shed the pounds and pence
You can join our gym from only £22.95 a month. That gets you unlimited access to our gym, fitness classes and racket sports. You can also use your staff card to claim money off local services, events and attractions through our partners.
Unlimited parking from only £5 a month
You’ll find plenty of parking on campus, so it’s a short walk to your office when you get here. Our Wilberforce car park is only £5 a month for unlimited parking, or £25 for 6 months up front. And the best bit is, you can set it up to come straight out of your wages. Easy.
Want to Cycle2Work instead? Get a tax-free bike with us.
Cut your fuel costs and enjoy a healthier, greener commute by joining our Cycle2Work scheme. As a member, you can buy a bike tax-free from any participating cycle shop. Our scheme is normally open during May and November each year.
People and place
A beautiful place to work and play
Situated in the leafy suburb of Newland, our beautiful campus is well known for its friendly atmosphere. Home to 1000+ trees, rose-filled lawns, and ivy-clad red-brick buildings.
Alongside our characterful older buildings and green spaces, you’ll find supermodern facilities. A 7-storey library, sports and fitness centre, world-class concert hall, surround-sound cinema, and art gallery. As well as Costa coffee shops, cafés, bars and eateries.
Hull is full of different like-minded people
The University is one of the largest and most diverse employers in the region. We employ around 2,000 people – more than half of them women – from all over the UK and nearly 40 other countries around the world.
We are proud to have some of the best professors, lecturers, research and professional services staff around. So you’ll get the chance to work with people whose skills, interests and ambitions match yours.
Equality, diversity and inclusivity are inseparable
Whose role is it to make our university a welcoming safe place where everyone can thrive? Everyone’s. Our team works with all departments and faculties across the University to embed EDI in everything we do.
We’re building a community that’s free from prejudice, discrimination and unfair treatment. A place where our people feel supported and valued, so they can succeed and thrive. To achieve this, we commit to:
- Treat all staff and students fairly
- Create a welcoming and inclusive culture for all
- Promote equality of opportunity so everyone can reach their full potential
- Equip our people with the skills to challenge inequality and discrimination
- Ensure all our policies and materials do not discriminate
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Please note that while Little Einsteins is located on our campus, it’s a privately run company with applicable fees.