NTU provides an excellent range of benefits and opportunities, as you would expect from one of the region's largest employers.
Core benefits:
Competitive salary
Annual reviews are undertaken with any subsequently agreed pay increases being awarded to offset the cost of living increase.
Our competitiveness is further underpinned by regular benchmarking exercises comparing NTU salary levels with both the Higher Education and the Private sectors.
Excellent holiday entitlement
Dependent on role, 28 to 40 days annual leave inclusive of University closure days; In addition to this you will receive statutory and annual Bank Holidays.
Final salary pension scheme
Academics (and in some instances research staff) may join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Universities Superannuation Scheme, whilst the Local Government Pension Scheme is open to Researchers and all Professional Services and Support staff.
Professional and personal development
As an organisation that feels strongly about investing in our staff, NTU is committed to encouraging individuals to achieve their full potential. You will be encouraged to explore your professional development needs within the context of your role at the University.
In support of this we provide a range of development opportunities. Our internal and CPD training and development unit offer:
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an in-house training and development unit offering a wide variety of courses, including accredited management development courses and NVQs;
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A learning and teaching development programme including a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Research-Informed Teaching;
A range of opportunities for our research community including a programme of online skills training.
A range of other opportunities is also provided, including support for continuing professional development.
Extra benefits
Subsidised Sporting and Leisure facilities
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle and taking part in sporting activities can be very rewarding, so at NTU we continue to invest heavily in sport, providing you with the best facilities, top class equipment and professional coaches.
The University has great sporting facilities across all three campuses. The
O2 Max and O2 are the official
Family Friendly Policies and Schemes
Under NTU’s commitment to family friendly initiatives we offer a number of options including Maternity and Paternity Leave, these in many instances, exceed our minimum legal obligation as an employer. Some of which described in more detail below:
Flexible Working Policy
NTU's clear and user friendly Flexible Working Policy gives guidance on how parents of children aged under six or of disabled children aged under 18, can submit a request to work more flexibly.
Childcare vouchers*
The University runs a scheme in partnership with Busy Bees which aims to provide a flexible method of meeting the cost of your childcare. The scheme is open to all employees and the potential savings in childcare costs arise from lower Tax and National Insurance payments.
Westfield Contributory Health Scheme
Not to be confused with private medial insurance, for a modest set weekly premium this option gives you money, up to maximum limits, towards a wide range of routine treatments and healthcare. It will also assist with out of pocket expenses of staying in hospital and includes a 24-hour confidential counselling and advice line.
Give As You Earn*
The scheme is registered with the Inland Revenue and allows you to make charitable donations directly from your gross pay. When you contribute through a registered payroll giving scheme the donation is deducted directly from your gross pay, before tax is calculated.
No claims bonus insurance scheme*
Employees who park their cars on University premises or whilst on University business can protect their no claim bonus by contributing to this scheme.
* These are available should staff wish to elect to ‘purchase’ via voluntary deductions from pay through the payroll system.
Recognition of continuous service in HE/FE institutions within the
This means in certain instances we will count your service at another recognised institution.
Long service award
In recognition of the loyalty and dedication of both our full-time and part-time employees following completion of 25 years aggregate service, a financial award will be made.