Benefits of
joining Ofqual

There’s plenty of opportunity for career progression at Ofqual. Here’s what you’ll have access to by joining us:

• sponsored qualifications and apprenticeships
• support and study leave for accredited learning and development relevant to your role
• up to five days paid leave for volunteering
• extra paid leave for public duties. These include being a school governor, magistrate, local councillor, or special constable
• mentoring and coaching opportunities
• we support Reservists before, during and after mobilisation. Plus, you get 15 days of paid leave for training each year.
• you can get reimbursed for subscriptions to approved professional groups.

We care about our employees and their wellbeing. So, if you join us, you’ll have access to a range of health benefits.

• flexible working options that suit your work life balance
• 40.5 days annual leave, including eight days public holidays, plus two and a half privilege days
• maternity and adoption leave
• eye care voucher scheme for eye tests. It covers a contribution for your glasses if you need them when using display screen equipment
• free annual health screening
• free annual flu vaccination scheme
• dedicated 24/7 employee assistance programme. It offers emotional support for your wellbeing, finances, childcare and more
• Employee for carers – this is a service that provides advice for carers. You also get a ‘Carer’s Passport’ to discuss your workplace needs
• workplace adjustments, from standing desks to supportive chairs.

Join us and you’ll have access to a range of discounts including:

• gym memberships and other leisure activities, such as cinema tickets, restaurants and day trips
• high-street retailers and supermarkets
• the option to spread the cost of technology products and household essentials over 12 months
• interest-free season ticket and cycle to work loan
• access to Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club.

Join us and you’ll get enrolled into a Civil Service Pension Scheme. Member contributions rates range from 4.6% to 8.05% depending on your pensionable earnings.

As an employer, we contribute 28.97% of your pensionable earnings. Our pension provides you with financial security and options when you retire, as well as benefits for your family and loved ones.