
Real benefits. Real value. Real life.
We’re as good as our word.
Alongside a competitive salary and enhanced pension scheme, our colleagues have access to exciting offers and exclusive benefits.

Volunteer time and payroll giving
If there’s a community cause you want to support, we offer paid leave to do just that. If you’d like to donate to a charity, you can, with our payroll giving scheme.

Financial wellbeing
For financial wellbeing and education, affordable borrowing and savings.

Work/life balance and family-friendly
We’ll support your personal commitments with flexible working whenever we can. We have policies for supporting you with maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave.

Paid leave
You’ll be entitled to up to 25 days’ annual leave.

Health Cash Plan
For everyday needs, providing cashback for dental & optical treatments, physiotherapy and more.

Colleague Forum
Have your say in how our business is run, celebrate successes and recognise contributions.

Enhanced Pension Scheme and Life Assurance
We’ll match your contributions up to 5%, helping you save for your future. A lump sum payment to your chosen beneficiaries if you die.

Sharesave
You can buy Smiths News shares at a discounted price. A great way to save money.

Cycle to Work
Get fit and save money getting to work with this tax-efficient way to buy a bike.

Maternity Package
We provide you with 12 weeks full pay, plus 8 weeks at 50% pay alongside a host of other benefits including £100 towards ‘dressing your bump’, a free birth parent MOT and peer support.

Flexible Bank Holidays
You have the option to work on a bank holiday and take the hours at a different point in the holiday year.

Exclusive Discounts
From holidays and days out to meals and more, enjoy a wide range of big-name discounts.

Colleague Assistance
Free confidential advice and support when you need it most. If life gets challenging, help is on hand 24/7, 365 days a year.

Car Salary Exchange Scheme
Eligible colleagues can take advantage of the Car Salary Exchange scheme. Colleagues can choose a car to suit their taste and needs over a set period (typically a three-year period), with an agreed mileage limit to cover both business and private motoring.
