Find information on tax queries, payday, payslips and new starter forms.
The University is part of a national framework that agrees a single pay spine. Access the pay scales and information on salary increases here.
If you are looking at undertaking additional paid work, you'll possibly need to fill out an application.
Essex Hours is a new functionality of iTrent and can be accessed via HR Organiser (staff members), and People Manager (line manager/iTrent Administrator).
Staff can apply, or be put forward by their manager, for either additional salary (subject to eligibility) or a discretionary one-off bonus.
Read about the ways you can give to charity through your pay, including pre-tax donations via the Charities Aid Foundation.
A responsibility allowance is used to recognise and reward a temporary change in duties or responsibility that is significantly beyond the scope of an employee’s substantive role.
Access the policy, application form and further support for adding market supplements to your pay.
Ensuring that we reward staff fairly, based on their contribution to our community and regardless of their protected characteristics, is at the core of our values.
University staff have an array or discounts and benefits available to them from free access to newspapers through the library to discounted services on health and wellbeing services.
A Government tax-free childcare scheme exists for eligible parents. Read about how it works.
The University operates a dental scheme. Read about how it works here.
Medicash is a health cash plan that provides cash back towards everyday optical, dental costs and complementary therapies, as well as medical advice and personal accident cover.
The car lease scheme through Tusker enables you to makes tax savings through salary sacrifice on the cost of leasing a vehicle.
Information for staff on interest free loans for staff to cover costs relating to Home Office Application Fees
Funds are available to support working parents and carers who wish to attend events outside their normal working pattern.
Find out more about apprenticeships for staff at Essex.
The Staff Common Room at our Colchester Campus provides a relaxing space for staff. Find our more about our facilities and how to join.