Benefits
As well as competitive salaries and a great working environment, we offer colleagues a range of benefits to help support your health and wellbeing, finances, professional development and care for our planet.
Annual leave
We know how important it is to get plenty of time to rest, recharge and enjoy life outside of work. So you’ll enjoy 27 days’ holiday (pro rata for colleagues who work part-time) plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more. Colleagues also receive a minimum of three extra days’ leave over Christmas and New Year.
Hybrid and flexible working options
We know great work happens in different ways. That’s why we support flexible ways of working, with a range of working patterns and hybrid options available in many of our roles.
Pensions
We offer colleagues a choice of two popular pensions, the Local Government Pension Scheme and the Social Housing Pension Scheme, giving you flexibility to plan for your future and providing financial security and confidence for your retirement.
Healthcare cash plan
All whg colleagues have automatic access to our healthcare cash plan. From dental appointments to optical check-ups, therapy treatments and more, your cover means you can claim back money for all of these essential health costs.
Investment in your learning and development
We invest in your development with a range of learning opportunities to help you grow. From professional qualifications to leadership development programmes and on-the-job learning, we give you the opportunities to build your skills and shape your career with us.
Transport benefits
Our head office is easy to travel to – close to the train station and on many major bus routes. In addition, we also provide travel schemes to help our colleagues with the commute:
whg colleagues benefit from free parking, just a few minutes walk from Walsall town centre and our Hatherton Street offices.
- Through our electric car benefit you can drive a brand new electric or hybrid car through salary sacrifice, and insurance, maintenance, tyres, MOT, road tax and breakdown cover are all included in one fixed monthly payment.
- We offer the cycle to work scheme so you can save money on a new bike and spread the cost over 12 months.
- whg colleagues benefit from free parking, just a few minutes walk from Walsall town centre and our Hatherton Street offices.
Colleague recognition
Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed – we’re proud to recognise it! Colleagues and managers can give and receive recognition cards, thank you vouchers and awards, celebrating your contributions and achievements.
Discounts on shopping, products and services
Our popular rewards platform offers a range of discounts and cashback on high street and online products and services, along with articles and videos to help keep your body, mind and bank balance healthy.
