A Reward Package for All
(May be subject to change and eligibility, full details provided with T&Cs of employment)
Our Benefits Package
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25 Days Annual Leave
All employees get 25 days holiday, plus all the national bank holidays, increasing with 3, 5, and 10 years service.
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Vitality Medical Insurance
Access private healthcare, GPs, physios, discounted gym memberships and much much more.
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Hybrid/Home Working
Depending on your role there is flexibility around home, client and office based working to give you an excellent work-life balance.
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Pension
5% Employer contribution on your basic annual salary, your contribution will be a minimum of 4% of your basic annual salary (but if you wish to make a higher personal contribution you can).
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Discount Hub
From TVs to Tenerife, meals to memberships and supermarkets to shoes - there is definitely a discount to be found at our exclusive discount platform.
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Employee Referral
Our extremely generous scheme gives employees £2,500* for all successful candidate referrals. (*Subject to criteria).
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Life Insurance
We hope that this is never needed, but all our employees are covered for up to 4x their basic annual salary.
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Cycle2Work
A government-backed scheme that enables you to make up to 42% savings on the price of a new bike and accessories.
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Health Cash-plan
We have you covered Chiropody, Dental, Optical and a range of treatments totalling over £1,000 worth of cover.
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Financial Advisors
Through our partners we can offer a range of advice and support regarding pensions and financial matters whether over the phone, or via a drop in clinic.
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Casual Office Dress-code
We operate a casual dress-code at our UK offices, with dress down Fridays.
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1st Day Welcome Pack
On your first day, you will receive a Columbus backpack, IT equipment such as laptop and headset, and other Columbus merchandise and stationary to get you started.
...... Plus (subject to conditions)
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Enhanced Maternity Pay
Subject to meeting eligibility criterium and length of service, employees are entitled to enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity pay.
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Enhanced Sickness Pay
We hope you dont need it, subject to meeting eligibility criterium and length of service, employees are entitled to enhanced Sickness Pay.
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Handset Upgrades
For roles that are eligible for a company mobile phone to undertake their job, employees can pay an additional fee to upgrade the model of their phone.
Professional Development
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Columbus Academy
We provide our employees with access to our comprehensive online academy learning system, empowering continuous growth and development
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Clear Career Pathways
We offer clear and transparent career paths up to Director Level, for to realise temployeesheir full potential and achieve their professional aspirations, alongside professional certifications.
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Microsoft Learn
We offer all our employees access to Microsoft Learn, providing a valuable resource for enhancing their skills and knowledge. test
Health & Wellbeing
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Access to Support
Through our partners we provide access to 24/7 mental health support, alongside on site mental health first aiders.
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Free Fruit
Sometimes, it's the little things - we provide fresh fruit and chilled filtered water in our break out areas.
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Virtual Suggestion Boxes
From any concerns and queries, to suggesting new ideas, equipment or processes. Whether you choose to remain anonymous or not all ideas are welcome!
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Onsite Showering Facilities
Want to ride to work or go for a lunch time run?... no problem!
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Columbus Heartbeat
We don't just measure employees satisfaction once a year - every month Columbians rate their satisfaction as a place to work.
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Global Survey
Every year we issue an employee survey to ensure we continue to improve Columbus as place to work.
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Free Onsite Gym
At HQ, and selected other sites, employees have access to Cubo Offices gym suites.
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Health M.O.Ts and Webinars
Through Vitality you will have access to a range of Lifestyle & Health Webinars and Mental Health and wellbeing resources, as well as ad-hoc onsite health-checks.
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Charity & Volunteering
Whether it's personal challenge or getting your team together for a charitable activity that would also benefit the wider community – we will support you sponsorship or time-off wherever we can!
Modern Managed Office(s)
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Modern Workspace
We have modern workspaces, with fully networked break out areas, a number of dual monitor desks and docking stations, and state-of-the-art meeting rooms and conferencing facilities.
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Free Full Barista Service
We have an on-site trained baritsa, whether you prefer a Hazelnut Latte, Cortado or Hot Chocolate! There's also free sweets and biscuits on the side.
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A Range of Flexible Locations
In addition to our main sites in Nottingham and Cambridge, we have access to a range of flexible desk spaces and meeting spaces in, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Sheffield, and soon Reading, so teams can meet on a location that works for them.
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Wheelchair Accessible
Our ground floor offices are fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring everyone can navigate and work comfortably within our space.
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Smart Buildings
Our buildings are temperature controlled air-conditioned, with energy efficient lighting, Wi-fi and electronic security.
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Free Beer & Fizz
From 2pm to 5pm Daily, staff at HQ (and other selected sites) can help themselves to Lager, or a Prosecco on tap.
Awards & Recognition
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Employee Awards
At Columbus, we believe in recognising and celebrating excellence. We have a tradition of honouring our outstanding employees with recognition awards to acknowledge their exceptional contributions and dedication.
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Long Service
We value loyalty and dedication at Columbus. Our long service awards are a testament to the commitment and contributions of our employees who have been with us for an extended period, whether five years or thirty!
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Say Cheers
"Columbus Cheers" is an internal virtual thumbs up - for us all to recognise when we see those around us going above and beyond to live the Columbus Values.