Staff Benefits
At the West Brom, we always say our staff are our best asset – and we mean it! The
success of the business, and our future progress, is based upon the rich array of
skilled and talented people we have within the Society.
The contribution of everyone matters to us and we believe strongly in ensuring people
feel genuinely valued for the work and commitment they make to the Society. This
is therefore shown in the spread of benefits that staff can enjoy with the West
Brom. Here are just some:
Holiday entitlements
- 2.08 days per completed month up to 2 years’ service (maximum 25 days)
- 2.17 days per completed month from 2 to 5 years’ service (maximum 26 days)
- 2.25 days per completed month from 5 to 10 years’ service (maximum 27 days)
- 2.58 days per completed month after 10 years’ service (maximum 31 days)
Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Employees are eligible to join the Stakeholder Pension Plan, on the first of the
month after joining the Society. After 6 months, the Society contributes a percentage
of employee Gross Monetary Earnings in to the scheme based on the level of employees
contributions.
Life Assurance
Ensuring the financial needs of our loved ones are taken care of after our death
is a key priority in financial planning. This also forms a central part of our pension
provision for staff at the West Brom. All employees are entitled to Life Assurance.
The Society provides life cover at 4 times basic salary to people who join the pension
scheme within 6 months of joining the Society, and life assurance at 3 times their
salary for those staff who have not joined the pension scheme.
Private Medical Insurance
The Society's Private Health Insurance is subsidised at 50% after the completion
of 2 years continuous service and is 100% subsidised after 5 years continuous service,
subject to the scheme rules.
Staff Saver
This account is available exclusively to staff offering a great interest rate of
variable + 1.75% Staff Bonus per annum and an additional bonus of 0.25 % per annum
if you make regular contributions and miss no more than 2 payments per annum.
Childcare Vouchers
In conjunction with Computershare, the Society offers childcare vouchers to parents,
offering a tax and National Insurance contribution saving to the employee. These
can be used at one of Computershare's countrywide purpose built day nurseries, or
as payment for other registered childminders, nannies, nurseries etc.
The West Brom Social Club
The West Brom Social Club is an active and popular part of the Society, organising
social events and activities at attractively discounted rates. This can include
theatre trips, concert tickets, sporting events, and a busy calendar of other attractions.
Employee Support Helpline
The welfare and wellbeing of staff is a priority for us. With this in mind, the
Society has a 24 hour Employee Support Helpline, which provides advice, information
and counselling services for employees and their families. The Helpline is completely
free and confidential at all times.
Discounted Travel Cards
West Midlands Travel and Centro cards, covering Bus, Metro and Rail travel in a
wide range of geographical areas are available to employees at a discounted rate.
In addition, the Society offers interest free loans to pay for the card over 6,
10 or 12 monthly instalments directly through the Payroll.
Eye Care Benefits Scheme
The Society covers the cost of employee eye tests and is registered in a Corporate
Eyecare Scheme, which offers comprehensive savings on eye examinations, spectacles
and contact lenses to all employees and their families.
Alternative Therapies
Alternative Therapies including remedial massage, aromatherapy, reflexology and
Indian head massage are available at a reduced rate to all Society staff.
Enhanced Maternity Pay
We are keen to encourage women to remain with the West Brom following maternity
leave. Maternity pay is paid at an enhanced rate to women who return to work with
the Society for at least 6 months.