Benefits and reward
There are different financial and work-life balance benefits available for UKGI employees*:
Performance related pay
We operate a Performance Related Pay scheme of up to 20% of salary, awarded based on your performance and that of UKGI.
Pension
For UKGI employees, we contribute 5% to the UKGI pension scheme with AVIVA.
Own your time
UKGI is committed to building an environment which gives you control over where and when you want to work. Where: we operate a hybrid working environment giving colleagues the flexibility to decide whether to work from the office or home taking into account their team and personal priorities. When: we support a sustainable and balanced lifestyle for all colleagues. Many colleagues work reduced hours or have a flexible working pattern, and we have enabled simple bank holiday swaps for those with faith significance.
Interest free loans
Interest free loans are available to purchase season tickets or for tenancy rental deposits.
Financial awards for corporate contribution
Our “Above and Beyond” peer reward scheme recognises exceptional corporate contributions.
Annual leave**
We offer up to 30 days annual leave and 8 days of public holidays as well as the opportunity to apply for special leave and career breaks.
We also provide you with an extra three days to support you to undertake volunteering activities and provide you with the flexibility to cope with domestic emergencies.
Employee discount schemes
You have access to a leading lifestyle management portal with savings of up to 20% off high street retailers. You also have the option to join the CSSC – a membership organisation which provides a huge range of sports, leisure, health and retail opportunities at discounted prices.
Professional subscriptions
We pay the professional subscriptions for your membership of recognised professional bodies relevant to your work.
Family support leave**
We provide generous family leave above and beyond statutory entitlements, including six months maternity/shared parental/adoption leave on full pay.
Payroll giving
We offer Payroll Giving to enable a tax efficient means for you to donate to good causes through your salary. UKGI has achieved the Silver Payroll Giving Quality Mark Award for our commitment to Payroll Giving and corporate social responsibility.
Development Opportunities
Colleagues are given opportunities to develop their career whilst doing work with significant social, economic and political impact:
Why work for UKGI?
UKGI brings in individuals from a broad range of professional backgrounds and equips them with the necessary skills to be successful. Colleagues were asked to talk about how working at UKGI has helped them in their career development, here’s what they said.
Work opportunities
At UKGI, we provide the government with expertise in corporate finance and governance. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of fascinating assignments giving you exposure to the unique work that we do in government. Your work may involve selling a significant government asset, acting as the shareholder for a government-owned company, advising departments on their contingent liabilities exposures or advising on a strategy for an important UK company that is in distress.
Making a difference
Your work makes a real and meaningful impact and serves the national interest.
Working as a team
Collaborating with highly motivated and professional colleagues from a range of Civil Service and private sector backgrounds.
Learning and development
We invest heavily in a broad-ranging L&D programme to support your development and build the pipeline of talent for our future. We provide bespoke corporate governance and corporate finance training, developed with and delivered by the Institute of Directors and Fitch. We also offer a mentoring and reverse mentoring scheme, management and leadership programmes and seminar masterclasses on a range of technical, skills-based and behavioural topics for all staff.
Ensuring your development
We will do as much as we can to take your development needs and career aspirations into account when we assign work to you; we expect you to be flexible about the projects in which you are involved.
Our size limits opportunities for vertical progression for everybody – you will be supported to develop laterally and to find a promotion opportunity within UKGI or elsewhere if you feel the time is right to move on.
Networking opportunities
UKGI is a small organisation with a flat structure. This means that your exposure to the UKGI leadership team, Board and senior Whitehall colleagues will be extensive. Undoubtedly, the network and experience gained at UKGI will be invaluable to your future career.
Culture and Support
The different types of benefits available help to make UKGI a great place to work:
UKGI values
Our values define who we are, what we stand for, how we behave and what we aspire to achieve. We continuously hold ourselves and each other accountable to the values and strive for improvement where we fall short. The values were refreshed with input from all colleagues to ensure they are reflective of the organisation.
Mental health and wellbeing
Our active MH&W committee runs regular awareness raising initiatives which highlight the importance of MH&W at work. All our People Managers receive training from MIND to enable them to ensure the mental wellbeing of people in their team.
Diversity and inclusion
We place a high value on diversity and inclusion, and we have an ambitious diversity and inclusion strategy that reflects this.
Employee Assistance Programme
We give you access to free, independent and confidential expert support through our EAP, provided by Rightplace Wellness. This includes access to legal advice, counselling and to a wide range of information to enhance your wellbeing.
Access to fitness facilities
You have access to an onsite gym and fitness classes at subsidised rates.
Support during illness**
If you happen to fall ill, we will normally pay you up to five months at full pay and up to half pay for a further five months. We work with our occupational health provider to support your return to work and make any reasonable adjustments.
Volunteering
We have an active volunteering programme where you can use your skills to help others in the community; you have three additional days leave to undertake volunteering activities.
Working environment
We operate in secure open plan offices in the heart of Westminster, equipped with a host of facilities including subsidised canteen and coffee shops, gym and secure cycle parking.
Your voice
We conduct an annual people survey, hold all-staff strategy days and have regular all-staff Q&As with our Executive Committee. We listen to and act on colleague feedback and suggestions, which has enabled us to make UKGI a great place to work.
Social events
The Sports and Social Committee coordinates a variety of events including quizzes, sports competitions, bowling and karaoke, to bring people from all teams within UKGI together.
* Employees joining on secondment will keep the terms and conditions of their employer.
** Subject to qualifying criteria