Our benefits

At the Trust we believe in transforming places and enriching lives through our commitment to colleagues and our communities.

Pension scheme

We understand that saving to meet your retirement goals is important which is why you will be automatically enrolled into the Trust’s pension scheme within the first month of joining us.  The scheme is administered by Standard Life and has a minimum contribution rate of 3%.  The Trust will match colleague contributions into the scheme at a rate of 2x up to a maximum of 10%:

Wellbeing

As an outdoors organisation, we want to encourage colleagues to make time for their physical health.  Being out and about on our network enables colleagues to appreciate the variety of sites and visitor attractions we manage and maintain, some of which offer free entry to Trust colleagues. 

In addition, the Trust offers a cycle to work scheme, a comprehensive occupational health service and free access to a Virtual GP for all colleagues.

Mental health and emotional wellbeing

Making time for our mental health and emotional wellbeing is also as important which is why colleagues have access to a 24-hour employee assistance helpline. The helpline can provide up to 4 free counselling sessions as well as guidance and support on a huge range of life questions and issues.

Additionally, through our inclusion circles and Mental Health First Aiders, we provide judgement-free, supportive places for sharing life's challenges.

Holidays

Colleagues will start with 25 days annual leave (full-time equivalent) rising to 27 days after three years continuous service and 30 days with five years. The holiday year runs from April to March each year and, subject to eligibility, colleagues also have the opportunity to purchase an additional five days leave in each holiday year.

MORE FOR YOU offers and discounts

Colleagues can register with our Corporate offers and discounts site to benefit from great savings on everything from grocery shopping to luxury goods.

In summary

General benefits:

• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions (matched at a rate of 2x colleague rate up to a maximum of 10%)
• Comprehensive life assurance scheme (5x earnings)
• Up to 30 days annual leave (dependant on service) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days leave per holiday year
• Access to offers and discounts platform
• Free financial planning seminars

Family and wellbeing benefits

• Access to free app to encourage colleagues to build healthy habits everyday – earn points to redeem for money off vouchers
• Virtual GP
• Employee Assistance Helpline to provide guidance and support when you need it
• Cycle to Work scheme (Halfords and associated partners)
• Range of flexible working and family-friendly options

Professional development and recognition

• Colleague Reward and Recognition Scheme
• Service Awards
• Management development programme
• Mental health first-aider
• Mentoring scheme
• Apprenticeship schemes
• Self-directed learning
• Secondment opportunities
• Training/upskilling programmes
• Educational Assistance Scheme

At the Trust, we empower our people to thrive both personally and professionally. Our colleagues benefit from a range of perks and the chance to make a significant impact. We take pride in protecting heritage and preserving wildlife, and the same goes for our people. We are as committed to conservation as we are our colleagues, and as dedicated to leaving a positive legacy and healthier environment for future generations as we are towards long career pathways with the charity. We harness the differing ways of working and thinking, ensuring that everyone feels valued, supported and inspired to grow and reach their full potential.