Rewards and Benefits

The following is a guide to the kind of rewards, benefits and working conditions available at Gifford.

Our reward package includes a competitive salary that reflects both market conditions and the levels of skills and experience we require to remain at the leading edge of our challenging and competitive industry. Our core package also includes bonus/incentive payments, health and retirement provisions.

Flexible working hours
We believe in respect for people, and this means respecting their need for quality of life both inside and outside of work. We have a flexible working policy that allows you to request variations to your core hours to help you balance your career and home life, and manage your personal commitments.

Holidays and leave

Gifford value our employees' work - life balance and understand that the use of annual leave differs from person to person. That's why, in addition to a standard 25 days' paid holiday leave per year, plus bank holidays, you can 'buy' up to 5 days per year.

Career breaks
Our career breaks are designed to retain skills and expertise of value to the company. Whether you wish to pursue a course of study, carry out voluntary work, or travel, you can apply for extended unpaid leave. This flexibility means that people always come back to Gifford, and they are always more rounded for the experience.

Employee Assistance Programme
The free Gifford Employee Assistance Programme provides professional support and independent counselling for you and your family in times of need, offering marital, health, financial and legal advice.

Childcare vouchers
A voucher scheme is available to help working parents at Gifford pay for childcare.

‘Lifestyle’ benefits scheme
Our Lifestyle benefits scheme provides a wide variety of discounted goods and services available to you as a Gifford employee, ranging from insurance and financial advice to cars and holidays.

Sports and social activities
Life at Gifford is not all about work! We have an active Sports and Social Club that organises various events throughout the year.

Cycle To Work Scheme
Since January 2008 Gifford has teamed up with Halfords to help employees take advantage of tax and NI savings on bike purchases in order to commute to work. This government initiative is designed to make owning a bike financially easier, cut congestion and improve health.