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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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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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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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.
About Columbus United Kingdom
Columbus is a consultancy company focused on helping organisations drive business value by advising, creating, and advancing the entire business. We deliver digital value through human intelligence, enabling our customers to innovate and grow.
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