Working at the University

The University of Northampton is dedicated to recruiting, retaining and developing high quality staff.

The University of Northampton aims to be the number one university in the UK for social enterprise by 2015, providing exciting opportunities for our staff and delivering real benefits to our community. 

Staff benefits include:

• Pension schemes
• Minimum of 33 days leave including bank holidays and closed days
• Additional annual leave for length of service*
• Enhanced maternity leave entitlement*
• Flexi-time scheme for professional/support staff*
• Free transport between campuses
• Discounts at local businesses
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Professional and friendly environment
• Lifelong learning culture
• Occupational health service
• On-site cash machines at both campuses
• On-site supermarket at Park Campus
• Excellent learning resources
• IT facilities including video conferencing facilities
• On-site gym facilities at Park Campus
• Childcare voucher scheme

*Subject to terms and conditions

Useful links

Unions:

• UNISON
• University and College Union

Councils:

• Northamptonshire County Council
• Northampton Borough Council
• South Northamptonshire County Council
• East Northamptonshire County Council
• Wellingborough Borough Council
• Daventry District Council

Pensions:

• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Other useful links:

• SimplyHealth
• Health and Safety Executive
• Citizens Advice Bureau
• Pension Guide - Impartial pensions information
• H.E.S.A. - Higher Education Statistics Agency
• Investors in People
• Raising Kids
• Jobs.ac.uk