Benefits

Working at
Grayling

Explore the key benefits we offer to ensure you feel valued, supported, and inspired every day. Whether you’re planning for the future with our pension scheme, taking advantage of our flexible working options, or enjoying our vibrant social culture, there’s something here for everyone.

Holidays at
Grayling

Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, increasing yearly up to a maximum of 30 days. Additionally, you can buy up to two extra days of leave each year. Plus, we gift the three working days between Christmas and New Year.

Hybrid Working

Our hybrid work model allows three days in the office and two from home, with flexibility around client and team needs. Our hybrid work model allows three days in the office and two from home, with flexibility around client and team needs.

Work from Anywhere

This benefit entitles everyone to work two weeks a year from an alternate location of their choice. This perk allows you to combine work with a change of scenery, promoting creativity and work-life balance.

Health & Wellbeing

Our Employee Assistance Programme, provides confidential support for personal or work challenges. We also provide a subscription to the Calm app, free eye tests, along with fresh fruit and regular team socials to foster a vibrant, supportive workplace culture and connections.

Learning & Development

Through the Grayling Advantage Academy, we offer a wide range of training sessions. Our Lunch and Learn sessions feature expert speakers on various topics. Interested in working abroad? The Grayling Exchange Programme offers opportunities in our international offices.

Long-Service Recognition

After two years with the company, Account Directors (or equivalent senior roles) are eligible to take an unpaid sabbatical leave of up to three months, offering them a valuable opportunity to recharge, pursue personal goals, or explore new interests.

PRCA Membership

As a PRCA member, you’ll benefit from discounted access to valuable training sessions and networking events, helping you grow professionally. Additionally, you’ll enjoy exclusive discounts on a wide range of lifestyle products and services to support your overall well-being.

Eye
Tests

We cover the cost of your annual eye test, up to £25.

Volunteering Days

“We’re committed to supporting our employees’ passions beyond the workplace, which is why we offer up to two fully paid volunteering days per year. Allowing you to give back to causes you care about.”

Flexible Benefit Allowance

Our team receive a monthly Flexible Allowance to use on the benefits most important to you. Whether it’s subscribing to services like Netflix, dental insurance or gym membership, our employees have the freedom to choose how they enjoy their allowance.

Travel
Benefits

We offer several travel and lifestyle benefits, including reimbursement of individual railcards, an interest-free season ticket loan and a tax-efficient cycle-to-work scheme. These perks help you save on transportation, and enjoy a healthier, more cost-effective lifestyle.

Further Education

We offer coaching and financial support to empower you to enhance your skills and advance your career. Bursaries are offered by an inclusive selection process with rewards up to £2,000 for further education or professional development.

Family-Friendly Policies

We offer five months fully paid maternity leave with a 5% return-to-work bonus. Two months paternity leave, and surrogacy/adoption leave are aligned to maternity. Our fertility policy provides five paid days annually for appointments (as a minimum) and our pregnancy and baby loss policy offers two fully paid weeks off work, regardless of circumstance or gender.

Birthday Day Off

Receive your birthday off every year in addition to your annual leave allowance. If your birthday lands on a weekend or bank holiday, you can take the nearest Friday or Monday off instead.

Quarterly Promotion Cycles

We hold quarterly promotion cycles, ensuring regular opportunities for career advancement, alongside twice-yearly Performance Development Review (PDR) processes. These reviews offer structured feedback, support personal growth, and help align individual goals with company objectives for continuous development and success.

Financial
Planning

We offer a matched pension scheme—matching either 4% or 5% based on your role. Additionally, you’ll be automatically enrolled in our group Life Assurance plan, providing coverage equivalent to four times your annual salary for added security.

Supportive
Leave

We provide an enhanced sick pay policy, offering up to 15 days’ full pay within a rolling 12-month period. Our compassionate leave and caregiving policy also includes up to 10 days’ full pay for bereavement, end-of-life care, and funeral attendance.

Other benefits include:

  • Free breakfasts
  • Enhanced family friendly policies
  • Early Friday finishes (4pm)
  • Competitive new business and employee referral bonuses
  • Life insurance policy of x4 base salary

If you have any questions or want to learn more, please reach out to People.Team@grayling.com.