Rewards & benefits AWE

Your salary as an Assistant Scientist will be based on your qualifications and previous experience, and each role has a minimum salary attached to it. The full benefits package we offer includes:


  • 28 days’ annual leave in addition to the eight English bank holidays.
  •  Final Salary Pension Scheme – minimal contribution defined benefits scheme, including Life Assurance of four times annual gross salary.
  • Celebrate Success rewards scheme (from vouchers through to financial awards).
  • Childcare Vouchers.
  • Payment of up to two relevant professional memberships per year.
  • Flexible working arrangements.
  • Active Recreational Society and facilities.
  • Free parking/Park and ride scheme.
  • Modern staff restaurant/coffee shop facilities.
  • Relocation support – financial and practical where appropriate, including mortgage assistance.
  • Employee personal and professional development opportunities.

 For more in-depth information on some of these benefits, please see the Rewards & Benefits section.