Rewards & benefits

Real rewards. Real advantage.

When you're happy, you work better. And that means smarter ideas that help fulfill our customers' needs and power our Company's growth. It's a simple philosophy that means we want to recognise your contribution and reward your dedication. Interested in a company that takes this kind of approach to your career?

You'll be working alongside some of the most cutting-edge technology this country has to offer, proud to be making a difference to the security of its people. But what else?

In addition to working in a company where you'll be able to develop your own skills through training and have a hand in your own career path, we offer a range of benefits.

Work/life balance

It's more than a cliche. It's a commitment to getting the most out of our people by giving you time to focus on what's important outside of work, as well.

Security

These are tough times so it's good to know we're always looking to swell our numbers with talented people.

Mobility

Is there any information on the opportunity to move within BAE or the opportunity for international travel that we can disclose to external audience?

Pension

As a member of our Pension Scheme, you'll enjoy a range of benefits designed to suit you and your family, including benefits linked to your final salary. Our scheme has won several awards, including the Pension Management UK Scheme of the Year Award in 2006.

Leave

Employees generally get an annual leave entitlement of two days' holiday for each calendar month of service, with three days for the twelfth month, for their first five years. This gives an entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 26 days after the 5th year, and to 27 days after ten years of service. We also recognise eight Public (Bank) Holidays each year.

Maternity

We offer a maternity leave entitlement of up to 26 weeks, irrespective of length of service. Upon completion of maternity leave, employees have the option of returning to work on reduced hours equivalent to 60% of standard hours for the first 13 weeks, with benefits being adjusted appropriately. Paternity, Adoption, Parental and Dependent Leave are all covered within our Work Life Balance Policy - some being dependent upon length of service and business unit requirements. These entitlements exceed statutory requirements.

Healthcare

Excel Healthcare Scheme - this optional scheme has been designed to provide you and your family with competitively priced healthcare.

Childcare vouchers

The majority of BAE Systems businesses allow eligible employees to sacrifice part of their salary and take childcare vouchers of an equivalent value.

Discount arrangements

• Vauxhall Associate Partners Programme - exclusive discounts on Vauxhall and Chevrolet cars for you and your family.
• Office@Home - stationery supplies, computer consumables, hardware and software at discounted rates.
• Hertz Car Hire - benefit from exclusive discounted rates on car hire throughout the UK.
• Holiday Extras - helps you save on a range of pre-booked holiday extras, including airport hotels and airport parking.
• Privilege Purchase Club - enjoy discounts on a wide range of products from the leading brands of Hotpoint, Creda, Canon and Indesit.

Car scheme

Certain roles entitle you to join our Executive Car Scheme, administered by Arval PHH. We chose it for its competitive prices, flexibility and good choice of vehicle.

Share incentives

Share Incentive Plan (SIP) - allows you to purchase BAE Systems shares from pre-tax earnings as 'Partnership Shares'. As the deduction is taken from pre-tax earnings, your income tax and national insurance contribution is reduced.

We will also award one free matching share for every two shares your buy, up to the first £30 invested each month.