Reward and benefits
What is the staff reward and benefit at Sussex?
Sussex is a renowned, research-led international University. This is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are faculty, or a member of professional services it’s only our people that make us great. That’s why we provide a range of benefits that enable our colleagues to make the most of their money, and take advantage of the opportunities that we have access to as a large employer.
On this page you will find direct links to some of the most significant benefits that you are entitled to. This includes pensions, life assurance, confidential employee assistance, discounts on major retail brands, leisure activities, travel to work and more.
We will continue to explore opportunities to develop our benefits proposition, please do revisit this page frequently and look at the staff news pages to keep yourself up to date with what is available.
Also, remember all the other advantages of working at the University, our beautiful campus being one of them.
Questions? Please email Reward@sussex.ac.uk and we'll do our best to answer them.
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (ALPS)
- Cycle to Work - Cycle Solutions
- Discount: Public Transport
- Reward Gateway - Staff Discounts (formally Xexec)
- Totum Card (formally NUS Extra Card)
- Health Cash Plan - Simply Health
- Tax Free Childcare (TFC) Government Scheme
- Discount: Gym Membership and more
- Special rates at local hotels and guest houses
- Other benefits of working at Sussex
- Eye Test fees and contribution towards glasses for VDU use? Please refer to the Health and Safety site: