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Recognition Matters

Reward and recognition is an important part of our culture.

We commit to recognise and reward staff throughout their employee lifecycle in the following ways:

  • A Welcome Gift for all New Starters

    For all new starters onboarded on/after 1 November 2024 

  • A Dedicated Parking Space and Free Costa Coffee/Hot Drink for New Starters on their First Day

  • Departmental Budgets for Social Activities/Team Celebrations 

    Why not spend time together in The Drill, Sessions Restaurant or The Old Bakery.

  • Free Costa Coffee, Hot or Cold Drink on Your Birthday - Happy Birthday!

    You will receive an e-mail generated from SelectHR, simply present this to either The Corner House, NG24 or ASI Cafe (Lincolnshire Tea & Coffee Company). 

  • Termly Tea, Coffee, Biscuit Drops

  • Perkbox Praise Tool (Thank You)

  • Spotlight Awards - Individual

    Shining a light on extraordinary performance, the monthly Spotlight Awards are designed to encourage recognition for employees when they go the extra mile. 

    Each Spotlight Award winner receives a £50 Lifestyle Gift Card and an invitation to the Achievement Event where they are presented with their certificate. 

    Nominate via Workvivo.

  • Spotlight Awards - Team 

    Team Award winners are presented quarterly with the Team Trophy by a member of the Group Leadership Team (GLT). 

    Nominate via Workvivo.

  • Long Service Awards

    The long-service awards scheme recognises and shows appreciation of long-serving and loyal employees.

    5 Years - £50

    10 Years - £100

    20 Years - £200

    30 Years - £300

    40 Years - £400

  • Moments that Matter - Coming Soon for Academic Year 2025/26