Benefits of working at Cycling UK
Your wellbeing and health
We care about your wellbeing, so whether it’s taking advantage of our cycle to work schemes, working flexibly, speaking to our mental health first aiders, or accessing perks through Perkbox, we’ve got you covered
- Cycle to work scheme
Cycling UK offers cycle to work schemes with Cyclescheme and Green Commute Initiative. This means you can save money on everything you need. Go for a bike, a bike and accessories, or just accessories – it’s your choice! - Access this upon passing probationary period
- Perkbox
Free access to an online perk scheme which gives you over 250+ great industry discounts, wellbeing/fitness app, and freebies such as a free monthly hot drink from Caffè Nero. Access this on joining Cycling UK
- Sick pay
We offer an enhanced sick pay of four months full pay per rolling year. Access this upon passing probationary period
- Wellbeing and staff engagement activities
We have a range of engagement activities to join, including quizzes, coffee chats, learn more sessions, skills workshops and a virtual monthly staff meeting. Access this on joining Cycling UK
- Employee assistant programme
We have an extensive Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured for all our staff to access. Access this on joining Cycling UK
Finding your work/life balance
With a generous annual leave allowance, plus an additional day off each year in December, our holiday purchase scheme, and an unpaid leave allowance, you will be supported to get your work-life balance right
- Annual leave
A generous allowance of 25 days annual leave per annum, plus eight days bank holiday (pro rata for part time staff), with the option to buy an additional week via our buying leave scheme. Access this on joining Cycling UK
- Unpaid leave
Where time off for reasons that do not fall within any of the leave categories available, employees can request two weeks unpaid leave. Access this upon passing probationary period
- Compassionate leave
Losing someone close can be difficult. We support our employees with up to five days paid time off. Access this on joining Cycling UK
- Sabbatical leave
Employees can request to take 3-12 months sabbatical leave away from work to develop, learn a new skill or broaden their work experience. Access this on joining Cycling UK
- Christmas privilege day
An additional privilege day each year during the festive period. Access this on joining Cycling UK
Supporting parents and families
For our employees on maternity, adoption, or shared parental leave we provide 12 weeks of full pay, and employees who take paternity leave will receive an enhanced rate of two weeks full pay, with eligibility from the 26th week of employment. We also offer an additional two days of annual leave to employees who have just welcomed a baby.
- Parental annual leave
In addition to a generous basic annual leave allowance, we offer an additional two days of annual leave to employees who have just welcomed a baby. Access this on joining Cycling UK
- Parental leave
Employees on maternity/adoption/shared parental leave will receive 12 weeks of full pay, and employees who take parental leave will receive an enhanced rate of two weeks full pay. We also offer enhanced two weeks’ pay for bereaved parents. Subject to statutory eligibility
Financial benefits
- Pension scheme
We offer a competitive pension scheme with Scottish Widows. Cycling UK will match salary sacrifice up to 5% of gross salary, giving a total monthly contribution of 10%. Access this on reaching three months service
- Cycling UK membership
Full membership access to Cycling UK, including access to all member benefits and insurance. Access this upon passing probationary period
- Group life assurance
Our Group Life Assurance scheme held with Legal and General provides a tax-free lump sum of four times basic salary. Access this on joining Cycling UK
- Cycling, car and motorcycle mileage
When travelling on business using a car, bike or motorcycle, Cycling UK offers enhanced mileage rates. Access this on joining Cycling UK.
Social responsibility
Volunteering is at the heart of what we do and where we started as an organisation.
Employees at Cycling UK are offered two paid volunteering days per year to help build stronger communities and increase health and wellbeing in society
- Volunteering days
To enable and support employees in voluntary activities we offer two days of paid leave (pro rata for part-time staff) per year. Access this on joining Cycling UK