Staff Benefits & Amenities

Staff Benefits & Amenities

Staff at the University of Kent have access to a wide range of outstanding amenities and benefits, including sports and entertainment options right on campus, a nursery for children under five and reduced fares for commuting.

Fee reduction at Kent

Learn more about our staff fee remission options, empowering Kent staff to pursue academic and professional growth. 

Gym & sport facilities

Reduced rates at our fully-equipped on-site gyms, Active Sport & staff-only sessions along with bookable sport spaces. 
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Benenden healthcare

Access discounted top-tier medical services with options designed to suit your needs and budget. 
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301 hours of annual leave

Enjoy an allowance of 301 hours of leave per year (pro-rata for part-time staff) with the option to buy additional leave (1 or 2 weeks) per year.

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Unum dental plan

Keep your smile bright with our extensive dental coverage in partnership with Unum.

Staff recognition awards

Our annual celebration of staff achievements and contributions, recognising hard work and dedication from staff throughout the year.

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On-site nursery

Kent staff have access to our OAKS nursery salary sacrifice scheme, offering trusted childcare solutions right on campus.
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Discounted public travel

Save on commuting costs through our Cycle to Work scheme and discounts on public travel.

25 volunteering hours

Give back to the community with a volunteering allowance of up to 25 hours per year, allowing you to support causes you care about while fostering a spirit of service.

Gulbenkian membership

Discounted staff membership for the Gulbenkian theatre and cinema, right on campus. 
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Free language courses

Enhance your skills with free beginner language courses, including Arabic, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish. 
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Training & development

Tailored training, mentoring and career resources for ongoing staff development. 

Library access

Full access to our University Library for all types of reading, whether for research or leisure. 
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On-site food and drink

Plan your next meal or coffee with friends, all on the Canterbury campus.
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Access to staff discounts

Exclusive savings on a variety of products and services through our scheme with Edenred ('mylifestyle' app). 

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Staff networks & events

Join a vibrant community of staff networks and take part in our calendar events throughout the year, including our popular all-staff BBQ in the summer