Staff benefits and discounts

Excellent childcare is offered throughout the year by our Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery located at our Colchester Campus.

Newly appointed employees may be entitled to assistance with their relocation costs.

Save up to 40% on the cost of a new bike and equipment purchases.

Staff can access season ticket loans for train travel to and from the University.

The Lakeside Theatre has an eclectic and exciting programme of theatre at our Colchester Campus.

Information on what discounts are available for buses in Colchester

The car lease scheme through Tusker enables you to makes tax savings through salary sacrifice on the cost of leasing a vehicle.

As an employee for the University of Essex you'll have access to a range of facilities and benefits provided by the library including, access to newspapers, genealogy research, box of broadcasts and fiction books and DVDs

Pensions schemes which are now closed to University staff members.

Newly appointed employees may be entitled to assistance with their relocation costs.

The waiver of tuition fees for staff is available for specific courses.

Staff can apply for an interest-free loan to cover the costs relating to Home Office application fees, such as visa application fee, Health Surcharge (HIS) cost and related legal fees.

Information about pension schemes while working at the University.

If you use Display Screen Equipment (DSE) you are entitled to a Specsavers Optical Care eVoucher every two years.

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.

Read about the Employee Assistance Programme, supplied by Health Hero, and access contact details.

The voluntary dental plan benefit provides cover to help make costly dental treatment more affordable.

As a member of staff at the University, you have the option of choosing a Gold, Silver or Bronze Essex Sport membership.

A network of dedicated Mental Health First Aiders who offer confidential and informal support to staff on mental health matters.

The waiver of tuition fees for staff is available for specific courses.

The University is committed to offering all employees access to development events and workshops to enhance professional practice.

Develop at Essex is a virtual space for you to develop and enhance your professional performance at the University. This includes the Research, Education and Professional Development frameworks which will help you to think about areas of your

Newly appointed employees may be entitled to assistance with their relocation costs.

AppsAnywhere is our software delivery service. It gives you on-demand access to applications anywhere, and on almost any device. Use your Essex IT account to sign in.

How to order products from Central Stores, the delivery options and prices.

Food and drink for Staff at the University of Essex, including offers and discounts across the full collection of catering outlets | University of Essex

As an employee for the University of Essex you'll have access to a range of facilities and benefits provided by the library including, access to newspapers, genealogy research, box of broadcasts and fiction books and DVDs