Benefits
At Sport 4 Life UK, belief and trust in our team is one of our central values as an organisation. We expect high standards from all our employees, which is why we always find ways to give as much in return. Below is a summary of some of the benefits and rewards on offer at Sport 4 Life UK.
Further information is available in the Employee Handbook, contract of employment and company policies. These are subject to review.
| Pension Scheme | Eligible employees are enrolled onto the S4L company scheme operated by The People’s Pension (TPP) after 3 months of their start date. Currently, S4L contributes 4% of gross basic salary, and employees are required to make a gross contribution of 4% of gross basic salary (which is equal to a net contribution of 3.2%, with 0.8% topped up from government tax relief). This is subject to change and may increase in the future. |
| Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) | Access to a 24/7 confidential helpline and online information, including a number of one-to-one counselling sessions if needed. Provided by ‘Health Assured’, support covers everyday issues including mental health and wellbeing, stress, family, money, health and work. |
| Annual Leave (incremental) | 0-3 years service: 25 days 3-5 years service: 27 days 5 years+ service: 30 days +8 public holidays per year |
| Flexible Working | Flexible working hours, option to work from home (as per S4L Employee Handbook) and TOIL process. |
| Enhanced Sick Pay | Enhanced sick pay (on top of SSP) in line with Employee Handbook, following successful completion of probationary period. |
| Enhanced Maternity Pay | Enhanced maternity pay (on top of SMP) in line with Employee Handbook, following successful completion of probationary period. |
| Training | Opportunities to access formal and informal training |
| Travel | Travel and subsistence policy covering mileage (£0.45 per mile) |
| Staff Survey | Have your say in the annual (and anonymous) staff survey |
| Staff Socials | Staff social programme throughout the year |
| Mobiles / Tablets | Mobile phone and tablet for selected roles |
| Team Meetings | Quarterly meetings with the whole staff team |
| Opportunity for Trips | Limited number of opportunities to participate in international events, in line with the organisation’s partnership with streetfootballworld |
| Discounts | Access to discounts through Reward Gateway and through the BHSF (as part of our GBCOC membership) |
| Birthday leave | Additional day off to celebrate your birthday |
| Volunteering Leave | Up to 2 days off per year to improve your learning and development whilst giving back to a worthwhile cause |