Core benefits
NTU provides an excellent range of benefits and opportunities, as you would expect from one of the region's largest employers.
Competitive salary
Annual reviews are undertaken with any subsequently agreed pay increases being awarded to offset the cost of living increase. Our competitiveness is further underpinned by regular benchmarking exercises comparing NTU salary levels with both the higher education and the private sectors.
Excellent holiday entitlement
Dependent on role, 28 to 40 days annual leave inclusive of University closure days; In addition to this you will receive statutory and annual bank holidays.
Final salary pension scheme
Nottingham Trent University offer final salary pension schemes to all staff, the University contribution being up to 14% of your salary.
- Academics may join the Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS).
- The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is open to Researchers and all Professional Services and Support staff.
- Current members of the Universities Superannuation Scheme appointed to lecturing posts (including heads of teaching departments and professors), may be eligible for continued membership of USS.
Professional and personal development
As an organisation that feels strongly about investing in our staff, NTU is committed to encouraging individuals to achieve their full potential. You will be encouraged to explore your professional development needs within the context of your role at the University.
In support of this we provide a range of development opportunities. Our internal and CPD training and development unit offer:
- an in-house training and development unit offering a wide variety of courses, including accredited management development courses and NVQs
- a learning and teaching development programme including a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and Post Graduate Diploma in Research-Informed Teaching
- a range of opportunities for our research community including a programme of online skills training.
A range of other opportunities is also provided, including support for continuing professional development.




