AoC Rewards
AoC is committed to rewarding our employees, focusing on attracting and retaining talented people who share our values and our vision for colleges; providing a working environment in which our people can make a valued contribution to AoC’s success through working practices that offer flexibility, autonomy and professional development. We provide a Total Reward package that makes working at AoC a rewarding experience in the widest sense.
Pension options
- LPFA Pension Scheme, part of the Local Government Pension Schemes (LGPS) (subject to eligibility)
- 8% employer contribution to the Pensions Trust Scheme
Leave and flexible working
- 30 days paid annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata if part time)
- Support when you need to take leave for life events: compassionate leave, dependents leave, parental, maternity and paternity leave
- Flexible Working Policy through which employees can request permanent flexible working arrangements
Health and Wellbeing
- Private Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Scheme offering access to emotional and practical support including structured counselling and legal advice
- Eye Care Scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Mental Health First Aiders
Travel Assistance
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
Learning and Development
- Structured induction and onboarding process
- Performance and Development Review framework with objectives for all our staff linked to strategic plan
- Opportunities for training and professional/career development through collaborative working and internal project teams/working groups
- Sponsorship of professional memberships and study towards professional qualifications
