Our benefits
“Here at the RSPCA we are creating a better world for every animal and we want to do the same for our colleagues. I am delighted that we offer excellent and competitive rewards and benefits. We continually review our benefits offering, we listen to colleague feedback and we strive to support colleagues in the best way possible.”
Sarita Coleman, Head of Reward
What we offer you
Professional development
Our training programmes offer career development opportunities, including apprenticeships, and continuing professional development for veterinary teams.
35 hour working week
Along with a full time working week of 35 hours, we also offer flexible and hybrid working (depending on your role).
Holiday
Starting at 25 days, increasing annually to a maximum of 31 days, plus bank and public holidays (pro rata for part time). We also offer an extra day off around Christmas, called Society Day.
Family-friendly policies
A full package of enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paid leave for IVF treatment and Paternity Leave (all subject to eligibility).
Pension scheme
A competitive Defined Contribution(DC) pension, offering salary sacrifice. Contribution levels range from 1.5% to 6% employee contribution and 9% to 12% employer contribution.
Healthcare cash plan
A subsidised plan to help cover routine medical, optical and dental expenses. There are also options to upgrade for higher levels of care and to include your family.
Employee Assistance Programme
Free and confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme. Services include a counselling helpline and a range of online resources.
Occupational sick pay
A generous scheme depending on length of service, starting at four weeks full pay in the first year, up to 26 weeks full pay and 26 weeks half pay after five years of service.
Life assurance
6x pensionable salary paid to dependants in the event of a colleague's death for those who save monthly into the Defined Contribution pension. 2x pensionable salary for those not actively saving in the Defined Contribution pension.
Dog-friendly policies
Dog-friendly spaces across our sites, which means you can bring your dog to work with you (subject to eligibility criteria).
Cycle to work scheme
We understand how our health and fitness is very important and, to support this, we are looking forward to unveiling our brand new Cycle to Work scheme during 2024.
Charity discounts
Access to valuable charity worker discounts including retailers, travel, insurance, gym memberships, cinema, theatre and events tickets.
Community Acts of Kindness - Volunteering Day
We believe in giving back to our community and supporting important causes through our volunteer programmes. Community Acts of Kindness supports RSPCA employees to use one of their five annual priorities to contribute to a community cause through volunteering for an RSPCA centre or branch, another animal welfare charity or a charity aligned to our mission or values.
Since its launch in 2022, we have had an incredible 835 RSPCA employees participate, with an estimated minimum of 5,845 hours of community volunteering in total and many supporting their local branches and animal centres. Activities have included painting and decorating, gardening, cat socialising, beach cleaning and speaking at a local school.
