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Total rewards package

Cefas offers an attractive benefits and salary package. We are particularly proud of our work/life balance policies, which include a minimum annual leave allowance of 25 days plus 10.5 public and privilege holidays, generous maternity and paternity entitlements, flexible working hours and a pension package with a defined benefit option. In addition to basic salary, employees have the opportunity of earning up to 10% of their salary as a performance-related bonus payment, and higher salaries than those quoted are also considered for exceptional candidates.

As well as the opportunity to develop and grow with us in a friendly and supportive environment, here are some of the benefits our employees enjoy:

  • Competitive salaries
  • Pension – choice of Civil Service defined benefit or stakeholder schemes. View the pensions fact sheet.
  • Performance-related bonus of up to 10% for outstanding performance
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days with 5 years service
  • Paid public and privilege holidays (10.5 days per annum)
  • Generous maternity and paternity leave
  • Structured pay and career progression
  • Learning and development
  • Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00–12:00 and 14:00–15:00)
  • Childcare voucher – salary sacrifice
  • Occupational Health professionals available
  • Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
  • Optional membership of sports and social club