Permanent and Fixed-term RAD staff enjoy a range of benefits

These include:

• Bupa health cash plan
  Employees join the Bupa health cash plan scheme after six months service.
• Holidays
  Employees receive 25 days paid holiday per year (pro rata if working part-time), plus public holidays. The holiday calendar runs from 1 January – 31 December. The RAD also offers an extra birthday day off to all permanent and fixed-term employees!
• Flexible working scheme
  With the consent of their line manager, employees may start work at any time between 08.00 – 10.00 (Monday – Friday) and finish any time between 16.00 – 18.00 (Monday – Thursday) and 16.00 – 17.30 (Friday).
• Group pension
  All employees are eligible to join the RAD’s contributory pension scheme.
• Teachers’ pension
  The teachers’ pension scheme is available to academic employees in the Faculty of Education.
• Life Assurance
  Employees join the Life Assurance scheme after six months of service.
• Discounts
  Employees are entitled to discounts on purchases from the Royal Academy of Dance Enterprises Ltd and RAD Dance School.
• Interest-free season ticket loan
  Employees who have passed their probationary period may request an interest-free loan for a work-related purchase (e.g. annual season ticket or training).
• Cycle to Work
  Employees are able to purchase bicycles and safety equipment through a cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing initiatives
  Book club, Crafts club, Pilates and a variety of dance classes.
• Perkbox
  Membership of an employee online platform which gives employees perks and discounts on a range of high street shops, restaurants and other outlets.