Benefits of Working With Us
At The Colleges’ Partnership, we know that people perform at their best when they feel supported, trusted, and valued. Our benefits are designed to promote balance, wellbeing, and professional growth; helping you build a fulfilling career while making a genuine difference.
Work-Life Balance
We believe a healthy work–life balance supports long-term success.
25 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays and a paid Christmas closure period (typically 32 days per year, plus bank holidays).
Flexible and hybrid working always considered.
Managers are empowered to agree flexibility for appointments and personal or family commitments.
Paid volunteering and fundraising leave to support causes that matter to you.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Health & Wellbeing
Your wellbeing matters. We offer practical support to help you stay healthy, active, and supported at work.
Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Gym discounts and wellbeing perks via Perkbox.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Access to Occupational Health for workplace adjustments or guidance.
Free eye-test vouchers.
Enhanced sick pay – up to six months’ full pay and six months’ half pay.
Career Development
We invest in our people through continuous learning and structured development.
Funded professional and personal development routes.
Support for qualifications such as technical training, teaching, or management programmes.
Regular development reviews to map career progression.
Opportunities to contribute to projects and innovation across the organisation.
Support for Defence Commitments
As a Gold Award holder under the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) and signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant, we actively support members of the defence community.
Up to 10 additional days’ paid leave per year for reservists to fulfil training or mobilisation commitments.
Support for reservists, veterans, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) and armed forces families.
Recognition of transferable military skills within recruitment and development pathways.
Ongoing advocacy for the Armed Forces community through partnerships and internal awareness.
Financial Benefits
We recognise that financial wellbeing is part of overall support.
£500 employee referral bonus when a referred candidate is successfully appointed.
PRP for appropriate roles.
Retail, service, and leisure discounts through Perkbox.
Salary-sacrifice EV scheme via Love Electric
Above statutory employer pension contribution.
Recognition & Culture
We celebrate success and live by our shared values.
Peer-nominated employee recognition scheme celebrating excellence and teamwork.
A culture built on our values: Dare to change, Results driven, Nobody left behind, Never give up.
A purpose-driven organisation making a tangible impact across defence, education, and lifelong learning.