Staff Benefits

Pension

You will have the option of joining either the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) or the Superannuation Arrangements of the University of London (SAUL). King's has also introduced a scheme called PensionsPlus, which is a cost effective way to pay into your existing pension scheme, and increases your take-home pay.

Annual leave

27 working days per year (from January to December), plus bank holidays and customary closure days. Staff receive four additional customary closure days in December between Christmas and New Year.

Service time

Staff are entitled to spend up to three days per year doing voluntary work for an external cause, such as at a charitable organisation or within your community.

Flexible and hybrid working

We have introduced hybrid working alongside our existing flexible working policies to support our Professional Services staff to work more flexibly wherever we can.

Family-friendly policies

We offer a range of generous packages for leave including maternity, paternity, parental leave and shared parental leave.

King's Sports

There is a range of facilities available to staff, including:

• Three outdoor sports grounds a short distance from the main campuses
• The King's Health and Fitness Centre with high quality gym equipment and fitness classes with qualified instructors
• The Thomas Guy Club, which operates two fitness centres and an indoor swimming pool

Employee Assistance Programme

This provides independent, free, confidential advice and guidance on a range of practical issues for staff on both home and work concerns, such as family matters, debt management, relationships, wellbeing, personal development and life events.

Cycle to Work Scheme

This scheme allows staff to make substantial savings on the cost of a bicycle, safety equipment and accessories.

Interest free ticket loan

Each staff member has the opportunity to obtain an interest free loan to pay for their annual travel ticket.

Staff discounts

As a King's member of staff, as well as working with the NHS, you are entitled to a variety of discounts.

And much more!

King's College London offers a wide range of staff benefits. To see the full comprehensive list, please visit: kcl.ac.uk/hr/staffbenefits