Pay and pension for staff
From generous pensions to discounts and loans, we offer various forms of financial support to our staff.
Salary scales
Pension
We offer employees membership to a generous pension scheme. The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) for those on grade 3 and above, the University of Surrey Pension Plan (UPP) for those on grade 1 and 2, and the Operate Pension Plan (OPP) for those joining Operate Surrey Limited. Full details will be made available on appointment.
My Pay & Benefits platform
Through our benefits platform, My Pay & Benefits, you can easily manage your benefits and access a personalised total remuneration statement.
Some of the benefits available to you include:
- Campus nursery: Operated by Bright Horizons, offering subsidised day nursery and preschool services, with the option to pay through salary sacrifice.
- Car lease scheme: Tax savings on vehicle leasing through salary sacrifice with Tusker.
- Workplace ISA: Access flexible savings options for your financial growth.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Offering free online GP appointments, counselling services, and a wide range of specialist financial and legal advice, ensuring you have the support you need for both personal and professional challenges.
- Private medical insurance: Take advantage of a discounted rate on Bupa private medical insurance.
- Surrey Sports Park: You can benefit from a discounted full membership, granting you access to a wide range of sports and fitness facilities at our state of the art Sports Park.
- Commuting benefits: From the cycle-to-work scheme and bus travel discounts to a season ticket loan, we offer various ways to make commuting to and from our campuses more affordable.
- Give as you earn: donate to any charity or good cause of your choice directly from your salary, tax-free.
My Pay & Benefits provides access to a range of other perks. You can explore all these options when you join us.