Benefits and rewards
As a YHA employee, you’ll have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your time with us as happy and rewarding as possible. Here are just some of the benefits you can enjoy when you work for YHA.
Plenty of time for holidays
You’re entitled to 28 days annual leave per year (pro-rata if you do not work full-time), rising to 29 after a year.
Health cash plans
With YHA, you have access to a health cash plan to help you manage the costs of everyday health expenses such as eye tests, dental treatment and physio.
Life insurance
If the worst should happen while you’re employed by YHA, your family will receive a lump sum equivalent to twice your annual earnings.
Learning, development and career progression
YHA offers supportive learning and development opportunities to all staff with career opportunities available. An extensive range of apprenticeship training is on offer, along with short courses, internal training and – where budgets allow – external training to provide continuous learning and upskilling. We recognise the benefits of promoting from within and ensuring our staff have the knowledge to do so.
Recognition for going the extra mile
We have an award nomination scheme linked to our values that recognises the many employees who go the extra mile.
Get fit at a discounted rate
Working for YHA, you can enjoy reduced price gym membership nationwide, as well as other fitness savings.
Cycle to work
We are able to offer a cycle to work scheme that allows you to save on the cost of a new bike and cycling equipment (subject to eligibility).
Make your pay go further
YHA has a partnership with the #RewardMe discount portal. This allows you to get cash back and discounts on thousands of products with some of the biggest brands, products, holidays and other deals with 3,000+ retailers.
Give as you earn
We offer a simple way for you to donate to any UK charities close to your heart (including YHA) through your wages.
People’s Pension enrolment
No matter where you are in your career, it’s a good idea to start planning your retirement. If you’re eligible, you’ll automatically be enrolled into our pension scheme with the People’s Pension.
Flexible approaches to working
Having time to connect with the important people in your life is vital. That’s why we’ll do our best to support you in balancing your work and family life, such as flexible working options. Speak to your line manager for guidance.
Childcare vouchers
YHA support our working parents and carers with tax-free childcare vouchers (subject to minimum weekly earnings).
Support at work
You’ll have regular team meetings, one-to-ones, opportunities for feedback and chances to socialise. You’ll have access to our independent, confidential helpline for advice and counselling that’s available 24-hours a day and is totally free. And, if you ever need to take time off work for sickness, bereavement, or other needs, your line manager will always seek to support you. Our online wellbeing centre has lots of advice on health and financial matters.
Stay for free
We have over 150 hostels in some of the most stunning places in England and Wales. If you work for YHA, you get 10 free overnight stays every year for you and up to three guests. You’ll also get a discount on YHA Exclusive Hire.
Free YHA Membership
All staff are automatically enrolled to our YHA membership programme which gives you discounts for international hostel bookings.
Time for volunteering
In addition to your usual holiday allowance, we’ll give you up to five additional days (pro-rata if you do not work full-time hours) to volunteer with YHA.
Money off your meals
Hostel-based staff can tuck into reduced price meals on the days they’re working (available to live-in staff on non-working days too). No one wants to work on an empty belly!
