Rewards and Benefits Package

Our reward and benefits offering supports the delivery of the University's People Strategy to attract, retain and reward the very best. This package is driven and developed in line with the University values, particularly the value of 'enabling' through the creation of opportunities, support and freedom for everyone at Durham to become the best they can be now, and for the future.

Discover more about our Rewards and Benefits Package

Financial Rewards

• Salary
• Total Reward Statements
• Pensions
• Exceptional Contribution Point & Discretionary Award Schemes
• Merit Reward Scheme
• Out of Round Discretionary Awards
• Supplements
• Academic Allowances Associated with a Leadership Role

Financial Benefits

• Corporate Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Cycling Offers
• Totum (Student Discount) Card
• Transport & Travel Discounts
• IT Discounts & Home Use
• Local Discounts

Benefits

• Leave & Holidays
• Recognition
• University Day Nursery
• Volunteering Time
• Relocation Support
• Staff Networks
• Events & Collegiate Involvement
• University Library, Museums & Attractions
• Foreign Language Courses
• Event Facilities & Management

Health Benefits

• Health & Wellbeing Hub
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health Cash Plans
• Discounted Private Medical Cover
• University Fitness Facilities & Discounts
• Eyesight Cost Reimbursement

Financial Wellbeing

• Pensions
• Financial Education & Wellbeing Resources
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes
• Credit Union

Development

• Development Reviews (ADR/APDR)
• Progression (Academic)
• Career Pathways (Professional Services)
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Training Courses
• Coaching & Mentoring