Employee benefits

The University offers its staff benefits as part of the total reward package such as Healthsure, childcare vouchers and Permanent Healthcare (for senior managers only).

Healthsure

Health plans and private health insurance for you which makes healthcare affordable. The plan is developed to make healthcare accessible, affordable, and as stress-free as possible.  The scheme covers, dental, private health, chiropractic and osteopathy treatments.

Childcare vouchers

Childcare vouchers are offered by a company called Computershare (previously Busy Bees) and are a salary sacrifice scheme. Childcare vouchers benefit both basic and higher rate tax-payers with savings of up to £1196 per parent, per year via reduced tax and national insurance contributions. Savings can be made by both parents with a potential saving of up to £2392 per family, per year. Childcare vouchers are the recognised payment method for registered childcare providers and can be used for children up to 16 years old. 

The types of registered childcare providers include nurseries, nannies, au pairs, creche vouchers, holiday schemes, childminders, out of school clubs and qualifying childcare provided by maintained and independent schools.

Permanent Healthcare scheme

This scheme is provided for senior managers (and their families) only and provides treatment by specialists of acute medical conditions on a short term basis following a referral from the insured person's General Practitioner.

Fee remission for staff attending UN taught programmes

Human Resources no longer offer fee remission for staff attending University programmes of study.

If you wish to undertake a programme of study, fees are now supported through your School or Department.

Staff discount

The University of Northampton is pleased to offer its staff a variety, both local and national, of company discounts on products and services. Please ensure that you have the correct ID when asking for a discount.

The list of staff discounts is available and is correct at time of publication.

Please note that the University of Northampton does not endorse or recommend any of the products, services or organisations or the discounts that they offer. Uptake of the discounts outlined is entirely at the discretion of and between, staff and the organisation concerned. Uptake is entirely at your own risk and any queries should be raised with the relevant organisation directly. You are advised to exercise as much diligence in acting upon any of the benefits and discounts outlined as you would with any other transaction.

Please note that the benefits and discounts available are subject to change. You are strongly advised to check the validity of the offers outlined directly with the organisation concerned prior to the commencement of your transaction.