Staff benefits and discounts

Excellent childcare is offered throughout the year by our Wivenhoe Park Day Nursery located at our Colchester Campus.

Newly appointed employees may be entitled to assistance with their relocation costs.

Staff can access season ticket loans for train travel to and from the University.

Save up to 40% on the cost of a new bike and equipment purchases.

The Lakeside Theatre has an eclectic and exciting programme of theatre at our Colchester Campus.

Information on what discounts are available for buses in Colchester

As an employee for the University of Essex you'll have access to a range of facilities and benefits provided by the library including, access to newspapers, genealogy research, box of broadcasts and fiction books and DVDs

Pensions schemes which are now closed to University staff members.

Newly appointed employees may be entitled to assistance with their relocation costs.

Staff can apply for an interest-free loan to cover the costs relating to Home Office application fees, such as visa application fee, Health Surcharge (HIS) cost and related legal fees.

Information about pension schemes while working at the University.

The waiver of tuition fees for staff is available for specific courses.

This scheme is designed to support employees with the rising cost of living to manage one-off unplanned expenditure.

Medicash is a health cash plan that provides cash back towards everyday optical, dental costs and complementary therapies, as well as medical advice and personal accident cover.

Read about the Employee Assistance Programme, supplied by Health Hero, and access contact details.

If you use Display Screen Equipment (DSE) you are entitled to a Specsavers Optical Care eVoucher every two years.

The voluntary dental plan benefit provides cover to help make costly dental treatment more affordable.

As a member of staff at the University, you have the option of choosing a Gold, Silver or Bronze Essex Sport membership.

A network of dedicated Mental Health First Aiders who offer confidential and informal support to staff on mental health matters.

The University is committed to offering all employees access to development events and workshops to enhance professional practice.

Develop at Essex is a virtual space for you to develop and enhance your professional performance at the University. This includes the Research, Education and Professional Development frameworks which will help you to think about areas of your

The waiver of tuition fees for staff is available for specific courses.

Newly appointed employees may be entitled to assistance with their relocation costs.

How to access and request software and apps. Help with AppsAnywhere (Software Hub); how to download Microsoft 365.

How to order products from Central Stores, the delivery options and prices.

Food and drink for Staff at the University of Essex, including offers and discounts across the full collection of catering outlets | University of Essex

As an employee for the University of Essex you'll have access to a range of facilities and benefits provided by the library including, access to newspapers, genealogy research, box of broadcasts and fiction books and DVDs