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Salaries & Benefits
- Salaries
- Pension
- Holidays
- Flexible Working
- Conditioned Hours
- Learning & Development
- Season Ticket Loan
- Bicycle & Equipment Purchase
- Nursery
- Playscheme
- Salary Sacrifice (Childcare) Voucher Scheme
Salaries
Details are as shown in the relevant vacancy details. Salaries are assessed annually on 1 April each year. If you take up post part way through the annual reporting cycle, your first pay award will be calculated on a pro-rata basis.
Salary is payable monthly in arrears.
| Pay Band | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| A | £52,150 | £63,380 |
| B | £42,950 | £53,400 |
| C | £33,750 | £48,560 |
| D | £26,590 | £32,430 |
| E | £20,960 | £27,630 |
| F | £17,640 | £23,740 |
| G | £14,310 | £18,560 |
Pension
The Civil Service offers a choice of occupational and stakeholder pensions, giving you the flexibility to choose the pension that suits you.
Holidays
10½ days public and privilege holidays. 30 days annual leave on appointment.
Flexible Working
Most Departments/Units operate flexible working hours.
Conditioned Hours
36 hour net working week, excluding meal breaks.
Learning & Development
VLA has been recognised as an Investor in People for the learning and development of staff. 'On the job' training is provided and there are a number of specialised courses staff are encouraged to attend to develop their skills and knowledge directly related to the job.
Season Ticket Loan
After three months permanent staff can apply for an interest free season ticket loan - to be recovered in equal instalments from salary over duration of season ticket.
Bicycle & Equipment Purchase
Staff can apply for an advance for a purchase of a new/second-hand bicycle and equipment specifically for home-to-work (or station) travel. The advance is repaid in equal monthly installments deducted over a maximum period of 12 months.
Nursery
The AHVLA operates an Ofsted registered Nursery for children aged 1 year to school age at the Weybridge site.
Playscheme
An Ofsted registered 16 place Playscheme operates at February half-term, Easter, Summer and October half-term school holidays at the Weybridge site for school children up to 11 years of age.
Salary Sacrifice (Childcare) Voucher Scheme
A Salary Sacrifice (Childcare) Voucher Scheme is available to all AHVLA employees to help towards childcare. Employees can convert part of their salary into vouchers - saving the tax and NI normally payable on that amount (Terms and Conditions apply).