From free travel passes to a generous pension scheme, our wide range of workplace benefits and staff perks help employees save money, and support their health, wellbeing, and career development. Discover the full range of benefits available to West Yorkshire Combined Authority employees.
At West Yorkshire Combined Authority, we offer a comprehensive employee benefits package that supports modern life and reflects our values.
If this sounds like the kind of workplace you’re looking for, find out more about the range of benefits available to Combined Authority employees below.
As an employee of the Combined Authority, enjoy free unlimited travel on buses and trains across West Yorkshire with an MCard covering all travel within zones 1-5. This could save you up to £1,800 on your travel costs.
As an employee of the Combined Authority, enjoy free unlimited travel on buses and trains across West Yorkshire with an MCard covering all travel within zones 1-5. This could save you up to £1,800 on your travel costs.
Join the Local Government Pension Scheme, one of the most generous schemes in the UK. In addition to your contribution into the scheme, employers contribute between 14% and 18%.
Join the Local Government Pension Scheme, one of the most generous schemes in the UK. In addition to your contribution into the scheme, employers contribute between 14% and 18%.
Through the Ride to Work scheme, you can save up to 42% on a bike and equipment. Pay nothing up front and spread the cost of your new bike and kit in equal monthly instalments taken from your salary before tax and National Insurance contributions.
Through the Ride to Work scheme, you can save up to 42% on a bike and equipment. Pay nothing up front and spread the cost of your new bike and kit in equal monthly instalments taken from your salary before tax and National Insurance contributions.
As an employee of the Combined Authority, you can join this financial cooperative and start to save directly from your salary. The Credit Union provides straightforward, affordable financial services to anyone who lives or works in Leeds and Wakefield.
As an employee of the Combined Authority, you can join this financial cooperative and start to save directly from your salary. The Credit Union provides straightforward, affordable financial services to anyone who lives or works in Leeds and Wakefield.
We offer 28 days Annual Leave a year, plus all Bank Holidays. This entitlement increases to 30 days annually after five years of service, and to 32 days annually after ten years of service. Leave entitlement is pro-rata for part time workers (those working less than 37 hours per week).
We offer a range of flexible working options, depending on your role, and operate a flexitime scheme to support a positive work-life balance.
We offer a range of learning and development opportunities to support you in meeting your career aspirations and feeling confident in your role.
If your role requires membership or registered status of a professional body, we will cover the cost of annual subscription.
Our employee health and wellbeing programme offers affordable healthcare plans with Sovereign and Simply Health, an Employee Assistance Programme that includes a confidential and 24/7 counselling service, and free Headspace app access for you and your family.
We offer corporate membership discounts through partnerships working across the region. This includes access to fitness memberships, swim sessions, and classes with Kirklees Active Leisure, Active Leeds, Aspire Health (Wakefield Council), and Pure Gym.
We will cover the cost of an eye test every two years, and contribute towards the cost of lenses or glasses if they are needed for you to do your job.
All employees are offered a free annual flu jab.
We provide enhanced Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave, subject to eligibility.
