University of Bath
Working at Bath
We’re a diverse community where career possibilities are as varied as the courses we offer. Whether you’re an academic, researcher, skilled tradesperson, an HR specialist or a digital expert, there’s a place for you here.
Our staff are essential in fostering our vibrant, innovative academic community, and we value collaboration within our global network spanning business, public and voluntary sectors.
We’re a top choice for students due to our academic reputation, high graduate employment rates, outstanding sports facilities and the social, recreational and personal development opportunities we offer. Our international reach includes over 120,000 alumni in 173 countries, with nearly 30% of our academics and students coming from abroad.
There’s a real sense of community here, and our beautifully landscaped campus provides a safe and friendly environment to work in.
Join us and be part of a world of opportunities.
Our Culture
There’s a very special sense of community at the University of Bath. This is supported by our shared values, our compact, vibrant campus and our collegial culture. We are proactive in ensuring we offer a secure and supportive working environment for all our people and we have a range of initiatives to foster talent and support wellbeing.
We are a close-knit campus community with plenty of excellent facilities. Our staff and students identify our location in the vibrant, beautiful city of Bath as being an important factor in enabling them to thrive.
Staff networks and groups
We foster an inclusive and welcoming culture and want to ensure that every new team member feels at home from day one.
We welcome and support individuals from under-represented groups and have various staff networks which help us to progress equality. These include a Women’s Network, Disability Network, People of Colour Network and Kaleidoscope Network, for people who identify as LGBTQ+.
Our networks play a really important role in helping create an inclusive environment and building a sense of community here at Bath. They are instrumental in helping people feel comfortable in bringing their whole selves to work.
We currently have a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our commitment to promoting gender equality and we’re working towards our first submission for the Race Equality Charter. We are committed to promoting gender and race equality and addressing challenges in these areas at the University.
Our vision and values
Our vision is to be an outstanding and inclusive University community, characterised by excellence in education, research, and innovation, working in partnership with others for the advancement of knowledge, in support of the global common good.
Our values sit at the heart of our strategy and are integral in defining our characteristics as a community:
Delivering quality and excellence, whilst being quick to listen and learn
Nurturing high aspirations, for the benefit of all
Aspiring to the highest standards of scientific, ethical and professional integrity, whilst supporting the freedom to challenge received wisdom
Supporting a sustainable community and adopting best environmental practice
Fostering inclusion, equality, diversity and accessibility where the unique value of each individual is recognised as we build a community of trust and care by treating each other with respect.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Our Vision for EDI at Bath
Our vision for EDI is to continue to embed equality, diversity, and inclusion in all we do to enable us to thrive individually and collectively, and to contribute to an increasingly diverse and interconnected world. Our commitment to creating an inclusive community is interwoven through everything we stand for and all we set out to achieve.
Fostering a rich and diverse culture of inclusivity
At the University of Bath, we recognise that diversity is our strength. Our differences in background, culture, and perspective enrich our learning environment and help us to tackle some of the most pressing challenges facing our society. Be part of a community that values and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
Wellbeing
Whether it’s personal or work-related, emotional or physical, the wellbeing of our colleagues matters a great deal to us. We promote wellbeing at work by providing information, advice and support to create a thriving, sustainable and safe community and workplace.
What we offer
We value the commitment, achievements and talents of our diverse workforce and we acknowledge and reward contributions through a variety of initiatives and benefits.
Be part of a world of opportunities. Find out more about our range of benefits and schemes to support you both in and out of work.
Pay & Reward
Pay: Our graded progression ensures you’re continually rewarded, with annual pay increases in line with sector standards. We are a living wage employer and our minimum pay rate exceeds the Voluntary Living Wage.
Recognition: We are committed to recognising and rewarding staff for exceptional performance and commitment through a selection of schemes.
Pension Scheme: We offer two generous pension schemes – Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) and the University of Bath Group Pension Plan (UoBGPP). Both schemes include a provision for ill-health, a death in service lump sum payment and an annual pension.
Relocation and immigration assistance: We offer support packages available for new and existing staff to help with the cost of relocation and immigration while working here.
Cost of living advice and support: We are a Living Wage employer and we are very mindful of the cost of living pressures. We provide guidance on ways you can save money, make your budget go further and access help and advice.
Work-life balance
Hybrid working: Hybrid working benefits your own work-life balance and enables us to create a thriving and caring University campus community, in which every staff member is able to work as successfully as possible in a safe and secure way. We have a hybrid working model for professional services staff who are able to carry out their work remotely.
Annual and additional leave: We offer generous holiday entitlements. In addition all full time staff are entitled to eight public holidays and an additional five discretionary days when the University is closed (pro rata for part time staff).
Family friendly workplace: For those with family/caring responsibilities, we have a package of family friendly policies which provide for flexible working, additional paid maternity and paternity leave, parental leave and leave for family emergencies.
Amenities: You’ll also have access to our world-renowned sports facilities and beautiful walks and running routes through the campus and surrounding countryside so that you can maintain a healthy, active lifestyle working at Bath.
Employee discounts
Shopping discounts: As a member of staff, you’ll gain access to discounts across a number of local and national retailers and local Bath attractions.
Cycle to work: Our employees can take advantage of the government cycle to work scheme. You can also benefit from employee discounts available at a selection of bike shops.
Electric vehicle scheme: We have recently introduced an electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.
Onsite parking: If you’re driving to work, there is subsidised parking available on site which costs £1.40 a day for occasional users, with the option to buy monthly or annual permits.
Give as you earn: We are registered with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) who operate a Give As You Earn (GAYE) service, helping you to give back to the wider community at a lesser cost through salary sacrifice, meaning your chosen charity receives a larger donation.
Childcare: We have an on-site nursery − Westwood Nursery, which is Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’. Parents whose children attend this nursery have the opportunity to join our salary exchange childcare scheme, nursery plus, to help alleviate childcare expenses.
Learning and development
There are plenty of opportunities available to help you develop new skills and advance your career here and we encourage all our employees to take advantage of what’s on offer. Be part of somewhere you can progress.
Learning and development: There are plenty of opportunities available to help you develop new skills and advance your career here and we encourage all our employees to take advantage of what’s on offer. Be part of somewhere you can progress.
Induction and probation: In your first few months with us, you’ll be given support to learn all that’s required to do your job and understand how the University works. You’ll be trained on relevant systems and be invited to join an ‘Introduction to the University’ day.
Staff Development and Performance Review: Our annual review scheme takes place with your line manager and is at the heart of your professional development. You’ll meet throughout the year to identify areas for development and look at opportunities to fulfil those needs.
Learning opportunities: We offer plenty of development opportunities across a broad range of topics, from lunchtime briefing sessions to accredited programmes you’ll work on over time. There are opportunities to learn internally and from external experts. If you can’t find the learning you need on offer at the University, it may also be possible to attend courses outside the University.
