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Amnesty International UK Colleague Benefits

Every day, over 500 of our colleagues and volunteers strive to protect justice, promote truth and prevent abuse. Join them and you’ll be part of a global movement for human rights.

Our People Strategy is to be a progressive organisation with a people first approach. We are always open to suggestions for enhancing policies, so they are more supportive and inclusive.

Annual Leave

• 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays), increasing to 29 days on five years service (prorated for part time)
• 3 wellbeing days
• Two days religion or belief leave annually
• Discretionary leave days between Christmas and New Year.

Work-Life Balance

• Almost 50% of colleagues formally have a flexible working arrangement including compressed work patterns and job shares
• Most roles offer hybrid working between home and office
• Support offered for work-related adjustments to help you work at your best on an individualised basis
• Working from abroad for up to 8 weeks in a rolling year
• Full-time is 35 hours per week
• 10 days paid compassionate leave
• Up to 6 free confidential counselling sessions and manager advice line
• Career break with two years service
• Occupational sick pay 1-5 months full pay, 1-5 months half pay based on length of service
• Absences for phased returns and a day's absence per month related to periods, perimenopause and menopause are not counted in absence levels reviews
• Paid time off for medical appointments.

Family friendly

• In addition to statutory entitlements, we offer enhanced family leave pay for qualifying colleagues:
  • 12 months leave, with six months at full-pay for maternity, co-carer/paternity leave & primary carer/adoption leave.
    • To qualify, 26 weeks service at the 15th week before the expected week of childbirth or 26 weeks before the date of being notified of match with the adoptive child
  • First 5 days of emergency leave for care of dependents is paid
  • 1 week of paid carer’s leave
  • Support with childcare cost where an unexpected event at work means you need to make last minute childcare arrangements up to £40 per day.

Pension Scheme

We provide free access to highly rated independent financial advice through Barbican and offer generous employer pension contributions:

• 2% contribution receives a 6% employer contribution
• 3% contribution receives a 7% employer contribution
• 4% contribution receives an 8% employer contribution
• 5% or above contribution receives 9% employer contribution

Employee Experience

• Colleague networks, such as LGBT+, Fusion (BAME) and Women and Non-Binary groups
• Colleague run social groups such as softball and football
• Wellbeing programme of regular events and activities
• Community breakfast once per month
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Lunch & learn events
• Active and supportive Union – all colleagues encouraged to join
• History month celebrations
• Colleague socials and get togethers
• Professional and Personal development budget available to all staff
• Development programmes
• Supportive of requests for external secondments

Life Assurance

Lump sum life assurance benefit equal to four times current annual salary in the event of death in service. This is paid to nominees of the colleague’s choice in the event of their death.

Interest-free Loans

Emergency salary advances, travel season ticket, computer, and bicycle loans. Possible approval for further education contribution, loan and study leave for relevant courses.

Payroll Giving

Payroll Giving is a very simple and tax-free way to support the work of your favourite charity. It allows you to give straight from your pay before tax is deducted.